Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver runs with remarkable ease on the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination. The measured frame rates are exceptionally high across all tested resolutions, indicating that this hardware pairing is far beyond the demands of the game. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited only at the highest settings, while at lower presets, the frame rates suggest the CPU becomes a more significant factor.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 408 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, this falls to 307 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops further to 206 FPS. This is a consistent 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 33% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the transition to 4K is particularly punishing for the GPU.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar. The 1080p Medium result of 342 FPS drops to 257 FPS at 1440p and then to 172 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 50% reduction from the 1080p Medium result, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset.

With High settings, the frame rates are even lower. The 1080p High result of 305 FPS is 24% lower than the 1080p Medium result, and the 4K High result of 154 FPS is 55% lower than the 1080p High result. The 4K High result suggests that the GPU is being heavily taxed, as the frame rate is nearly half the 1080p result.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates are the lowest. The 1080p Ultra result of 269 FPS drops to 203 FPS at 1440p and then to 136 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents a 50% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, which is a significant drop. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate is almost half of the 1080p result.

The data shows that the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is not smooth. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU is likely the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly. This is evident in the 4K Medium result of 172 FPS, which is only 50% of the 1080p Medium result, and the 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS, which is 50% of the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, while at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3710 combos in Dave The Diver. This means the combo is in the top 5.8% of all tested combinations. The high rank reflects the overall strength of this hardware pairing. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory are well-suited to the game's requirements, while the Core Ultra 5 225's 10 cores and 10 threads provide enough raw processing power to avoid a CPU bottleneck at most resolutions. The rank of 215 suggests that while there are a few faster combinations, this one is still in the top tier of performers. The data shows that this combo is in the 85th percentile for the CPU and the 86th percentile for the GPU, indicating a well-balanced pairing overall.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience for this combo is provided by the High settings preset at 1440p resolution. The 1440p High result of 230 FPS is high enough to be perfectly fluid for any display, and it does not push the hardware to the limits that would be seen at 4K. The 4K High result of 154 FPS is also playable and smooth, but the 1440p High setting offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

For those who prioritize a high refresh rate, the 1080p Low setting of 408 FPS is the maximum possible, but this sacrifices visual fidelity. The 1080p Medium setting of 342 FPS is a better choice for a 240Hz monitor, as it provides a high frame rate while maintaining a decent level of detail. However, the 1440p High setting is the sweet spot, as it offers a high enough frame rate for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors while using a reasonable preset.

At 4K, the Medium setting is the best option. The 4K Medium result of 172 FPS is smooth and playable, while the 4K High result of 154 FPS is not a significant improvement visually and the 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS is not worth the additional performance cost. The data shows that the 4K Medium setting is the best experience for this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 408 FPS, Medium 342 FPS (min 290, max 393), High 305 FPS, Ultra 269 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 307 FPS, Medium 257 FPS (min 219, max 296), High 230 FPS, Ultra 203 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 206 FPS, Medium 172 FPS (min 146, max 198), High 154 FPS, Ultra 136 FPS.

The min and max FPS values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, and they show a close range that indicates a stable frame rate. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 290 to 393, which is a 35% spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 219 to 296, a 35% spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 146 to 198, a 35% spread. The relative spread is consistent, which suggests that the game's frame pacing is stable across resolutions.

The lack of min and max data for the other settings means that only the average FPS can be considered for those presets. The average FPS values show a clear pattern: the frame rate decreases as the resolution and settings increase. The data indicates that the game is very well optimized for this hardware, with all average FPS values above 136.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU with a boost clock of 2505 MHz and a base clock of 2205 MHz. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for Dave The Diver, which is a relatively lightweight title. The GPU's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in this game, but the raw rasterization performance, represented by the 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32, is what drives the high frame rates.

The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for any resolution or settings combination in this game. Even at 4K Ultra settings, the game's texture and geometry data would fit comfortably within the 16 GB frame buffer, as the data shows no signs of a VRAM bottleneck. The high memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that the GPU can quickly access the textures and geometry needed to render the game's scenes.

The GPU's performance in Dave The Diver is further evidenced by the measured FPS results. The GPU is clearly the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p. The 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS is only 50% of the 1080p Ultra result, which indicates that the GPU is working hard to render the higher resolution. This is expected, as the number of pixels at 4K is four times that of 1080p. The GPU's high pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s helps to maintain the frame rates, but the massive pixel workload at 4K still causes a significant drop.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings is 342 FPS, with a minimum of 290 and a maximum of 393.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra setting compare to the 1080p Ultra setting?

A: The 4K Ultra setting produces 136 FPS, which is 50% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 269 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Dave The Diver?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.8% of all tested combinations.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are very high, such as 408 FPS at Low settings, which suggests that the CPU is more likely a bottleneck at this resolution than the GPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 4K monitor?

A: The data shows that the Medium settings preset at 4K provides an average of 172 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance for 4K.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is provided by its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has 20 MB of L3 cache. The CPU's performance is not a limiting factor in this game, as the benchmark results show that it is capable of providing very high frame rates.

The CPU's benchmark scores are high, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. The PassMark single-thread score is 4412, and the multi-thread score is 30459. The CPU's average benchmark score is 36938, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The data indicates that the CPU is well-suited for gaming, as it can provide high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

In this game, the CPU's role is to handle the game logic and physics, as well as prepare the frame data for the GPU. The game is not CPU-intensive, so the 10 cores and 10 threads are more than enough. The CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which is important for games that rely on a single thread. The high single-thread score of 3655 in Cinebench R23 is a good indication of its gaming performance.

The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rates are high across all resolutions. The only time the CPU might become a bottleneck is at 1080p Low settings, where the frame rate is 408 FPS. At this frame rate, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being pushed hard enough to be the bottleneck. The CPU's performance is sufficient for this game, and the combination of the Core Ultra 5 225 and the RTX 4080 is a well-balanced pairing that provides high frame rates at all resolutions.