Dave the Diver
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Dave the Diver FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 876 fps | 701 fps | 570 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 965 fps | 772 fps | 618 fps | 502 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 939 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 887 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 808 fps | 647 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 730 fps | 584 fps | 467 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 626 fps | 501 fps | 401 fps | 325 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 454 fps | 363 fps | 290 fps | 236 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 970 fps | 776 fps | 631 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 958 fps | 767 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 821 fps | 657 fps | 526 fps | 427 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 704 fps | 563 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 665 fps | 532 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 548 fps | 438 fps | 350 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 469 fps | 376 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 876 fps | 701 fps | 561 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 814 fps | 651 fps | 521 fps | 423 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 730 fps | 584 fps | 467 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 688 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 647 fps | 517 fps | 414 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 438 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 376 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 355 fps | 284 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 323 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 292 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 182 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
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About
Dave the Diver is a unique blend of action-adventure and management simulation that released in 2023 to critical acclaim. Players alternate between exploring vibrant underwater environments to catch fish and manage a sushi restaurant during the day and night cycle. This genre-blending approach combines real-time diving and combat with resource management mechanics, creating an engaging experience that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
The game is notably accessible from a performance standpoint, making it an excellent benchmark title for budget builds. With minimum GPU requirements around entry-level specs, Dave the Diver will run smoothly on older hardware and integrated graphics, easily delivering solid FPS at standard settings. You'll see stable performance on most mid-range GPUs with minimal graphics adjustments needed, though higher-end systems can max out all settings while maintaining excellent frame rates across all resolutions.
With an 82/100 rating and its creative hybrid gameplay, Dave the Diver is absolutely worth playing regardless of your PC's performance tier. The combination of relaxing exploration and strategic management makes it engaging for players seeking something different from typical AAA titles.
Performance profile
June 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Dave the Diver pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
Simulation titles like Dave the Diver are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Dave the Diver runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Former arms dealer Cobra discovers that every time he enters the Blue Hole, the ecology and terrain change, presenting a lucrative opportunity. He convinces the ever-optimistic Dave (the playable protagonist) and Bancho, a sushi chef specializing in rare sea creatures, to open a sushi restaurant nearby. While investigating the interior of the Blue Hole at the request of archaeologist Bacon, Dave finds that the descendants of ancient Sea People—who still live in the deep—are under threat. Realizing that this could be catastrophic not only for the hidden village but for the Earth itself, Dave dives deeper in search of a solution.
