Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3,710 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested. That rank reflects a pairing where both components are strong enough to push this adventure title far beyond typical display refresh rates, with the measured data showing average FPS figures that consistently exceed 200 at 1080p and remain above 130 even at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 215 out of 3,710 tested combinations indicates that this system sits comfortably in the upper tier of configurations for Dave The Diver. The Ryzen 9 7900X itself holds a percentile rank of 91 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,288. Its nearest rivals in CPU performance include the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% ahead), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% behind), Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% ahead), and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% behind). These tight margins suggest the 7900X is positioned in a densely packed performance cluster, but its 12 cores and 24 threads running at a 4.70 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for this game's demands.

The RTX 4080 GPU holds a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% behind), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% behind), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% behind). The extremely small delta between the 4080 and 4080 SUPER suggests that the performance gap between these two cards is almost negligible in synthetic benchmarks, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing this combo delivering exceptionally high frame rates across all settings.

When interpreting the combo rank, it is important to note that 3,710 is a large pool of configurations, and being in the top 215 means this system outpaces the vast majority of tested setups. The data indicates that neither component is a bottleneck in Dave The Diver — the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,016.5, 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093) and the GPU's raw throughput (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) both contribute to the high ranking without one holding the other back.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2,205 MHz and a boost clock of 2,505 MHz, with memory running at 1,400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card firmly in the high-end segment of the GeForce 40-series, built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 70 FPS (206 down to 136), while at 1080p the same settings span 139 FPS (408 down to 269). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in this title, as the frame rate responds significantly to both resolution and graphics quality adjustments. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game's demands, as even at 4K Ultra the card maintains 136 FPS average without any indication of memory capacity becoming a limiting factor.

The RTX 4080's Ada Lovelace architecture brings 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The card also includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, though Dave The Diver's art style does not appear to stress ray tracing or DLSS features heavily based on the measured data. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the performance results justify the thermal and power requirements within the context of achieving these frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p High settings, the system delivers 305 FPS average; moving to 1440p High drops that to 230 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 154 FPS. This represents a 24.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 33% reduction from 1440p to 4K for High settings. The pattern is consistent across all quality presets, with the Low settings showing the largest absolute drops: 408 FPS at 1080p, 307 FPS at 1440p, and 206 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, which is expected given the pixel throughput requirements. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (269-408 FPS depending on settings) that the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes increasingly important. The Ryzen 9 7900X's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,300, 3DMark max threads score of 12,536) ensures that even at these extreme frame rates, the CPU does not become a bottleneck that would cap performance below the GPU's capability.

The medium settings data includes min and max FPS figures, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 342 FPS with a minimum of 290 and maximum of 393, showing a spread of 103 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 257 FPS with a range of 219 to 296, and at 4K Medium, the average is 172 FPS with a range of 146 to 198. These ranges expand slightly as resolution increases, suggesting that higher resolutions introduce more variability, but the minimums remain well above playable thresholds even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 408 FPS average, Medium settings yield 342 FPS (min 290, max 393), High settings reach 305 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 269 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, this combo is capable of driving refresh rates far beyond what most displays can handle, making the choice of settings more about visual fidelity than achieving playable frame rates. Even at Ultra, the 269 FPS average is more than double what a standard 120 Hz display can show.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings deliver 307 FPS average, Medium settings produce 257 FPS (min 219, max 296), High settings achieve 230 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 203 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 24.6% at High to 25.4% at Medium, showing a consistent scaling factor. At 1440p Ultra, the 203 FPS average still exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end gaming monitors, meaning users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays will be effectively capped by their display rather than the hardware.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers excellent performance. Low settings produce 206 FPS average, Medium settings yield 172 FPS (min 146, max 198), High settings reach 154 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 136 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 32.9% at Low, 33.1% at Medium, 33% at High, and 33% at Ultra. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is handling the resolution increase predictably, with no sudden cliffs or anomalies. Even at 4K Ultra, the 136 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS standard for console gaming and approaches the 144 Hz threshold that many PC gamers target.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p and 1440p displays, the data suggests that Ultra settings are the optimal choice. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 269 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any current display technology, and at 1440p Ultra, the 203 FPS average still exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The visual quality improvement from Medium to Ultra is worth the frame rate cost in these resolutions, as the system has so much headroom that even Ultra settings leave performance far above playability thresholds.

For 4K displays, the choice depends on the refresh rate of the monitor. If the display runs at 120 Hz or lower, Ultra settings at 136 FPS average are the right call, as the frame rate exceeds what the display can show. If the display runs at 144 Hz or higher, High settings at 154 FPS average provide a better match to the display's capabilities, sacrificing some visual quality for a frame rate that more closely aligns with the refresh rate. The Medium setting at 172 FPS offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High is only 18 FPS (from 172 to 154), meaning the visual quality gain from High to Ultra (dropping to 136 FPS) is relatively costly in frame rate terms.

The Low settings are not recommended under any circumstances for this combo, as they provide frame rates that exceed what any display can show while sacrificing significant visual quality. The system is so powerful that even at 4K Low (206 FPS), the performance is far beyond what is needed, making the visual compromises unnecessary. For the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, High settings represent the sweet spot, delivering 305 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo overkill for Dave The Diver?

A: The measured data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 408 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 136 FPS. These figures far exceed what most displays can show, meaning the hardware is not the limiting factor in most setups.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1440p Ultra provides an excellent balance, with 203 FPS average. At 4K, users can still run Ultra at 136 FPS, but 1440p offers more headroom for frame time consistency and future game updates that might increase GPU load.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in terms of FPS?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, which is within measurement noise. In Dave The Diver, the measured FPS figures for this combo are exceptionally high, indicating that the 4080's performance is not a limiting factor at any resolution.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 7900X bottleneck the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 408 FPS average, which requires strong CPU throughput. The 7900X's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,016.5 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 indicate it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144 Hz 4K monitor?

A: High settings at 4K deliver 154 FPS average, which exceeds 144 Hz. Medium settings at 172 FPS provide additional headroom but sacrifice visual quality. For a 144 Hz display, High settings are the recommended starting point.

Q: How consistent are frame times at high settings?

A: The Medium settings data shows a spread of 103 FPS at 1080p (290-393), 77 FPS at 1440p (219-296), and 52 FPS at 4K (146-198). The minimum frame rates remain well above 60 FPS at all resolutions, indicating good consistency throughout.