Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination confirms this, delivering highly playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. This combo ranks 1329 out of 1626 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field, yet the absolute performance is more than adequate for the game's 2D/3D hybrid adventure style. The pairing proves well-balanced, with the GPU handling the graphical load and the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid severe bottlenecks, making for a smooth experience throughout.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a rank of 1329 out of 1626 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This places it in the 18th percentile of all tested systems, meaning a substantial number of other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates. However, this rank is not indicative of a poor experience; rather, it reflects that this game can be run on much weaker hardware, and the measured FPS here are already so high that the system is well ahead of the playability threshold.

The data shows that this combo is competitive with systems featuring similar-tier components. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 puts it near the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which scores 16351 (a -1.7% difference). On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 2600's average score of 19616 is closely matched by the Intel Core i5-1345U, which scores 19691 (a -0.4% difference). This indicates the system is a cohesive unit, with neither component being a significant outlier that would drag down the other's potential in this specific game.

The ranking is defined by raw FPS, and while this combo isn't at the top, its performance is solidly in the "high refresh rate" territory for 1080p and 1440p, and "playable 4K" territory. The benchmark results indicate that the limiting factor is not a single weak link, but the overall generational performance of this 2018-2019 era hardware. For a game with the graphical scope of Dave The Diver, this rank is more than sufficient for a great experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of frame rate in this configuration, and its specifications are well-suited for the demands of Dave The Diver. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, built on the Turing architecture with 1920 shading units. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is ample for the textures and effects in this game.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. A Passmark G3D score of 14111 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 71278 demonstrate solid compute performance. More tellingly, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 provides a direct look at modern gaming performance. In this game, the GPU's role is clearly visible in the FPS scaling: moving from Low to Ultra settings at any resolution incurs a measurable performance cost. For example, at 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 180.6 on Low to 118.4 on Ultra, a clear indication that the render load is being placed on the GPU. The RTX 2060 handles these loads without issue, keeping the frame rate well above 60 FPS even at the highest settings.

Its percentile ranking of 58 against all GPUs shows it's a mid-range part, but its performance in this specific adventure title is far from mid-tier. The card's capabilities, including 30 RT cores and 240 Tensor cores, are not stressed by this game's art style, but they ensure it can handle the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API used. The GPU is the star of the show here, providing the headroom necessary for smooth gameplay at high resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 131.2 FPS. This is a very smooth experience for a game like Dave The Diver.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can. The data shows an average FPS of 69.5 at 3840x2160 with High settings. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 56.6 FPS, which is playable, though High is the better choice for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-1345U's score of 19691, showing only a -0.4% difference. This indicates the CPU's performance is on par with that modern mobile chip.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S's score of 15996. The two GPUs are essentially tied in overall compute performance.

Q: Is the frame rate higher at 1440p Low or 4K Medium?

A: The frame rate at 2560x1440 with Low settings is 136 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 76.3 FPS achieved at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This highlights the performance cost of the higher resolution.

Q: How big is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average FPS drops from 180.6 on Low to 118.4 on Ultra at 1920x1080. This represents a 52.4% decrease in frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the clear winner. At 1920x1080, it delivers 131.2 FPS, which is well above the threshold for a high-refresh-rate monitor. At 2560x1440, it still achieves a very respectable 98.7 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the High preset maintains 69.5 FPS, providing a smooth 4K experience. This preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while sacrificing only a small amount of performance.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, as it drops the average to 56.6 FPS. However, at 1440p and 1080p, it still provides exceptional frame rates of 87.5 FPS and 118.4 FPS, respectively. For players who prioritize maximum visual quality and are on a 1080p or 1440p display, Ultra is a viable option. The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as it provides frame rates well beyond what is needed for a smooth experience, even at 4K, where it hits 89.5 FPS.

The data suggests that the High preset is the "sweet spot" for this combo. It is the highest setting that guarantees a 60+ FPS experience at 4K, while also offering excellent performance at lower resolutions. Choosing Medium yields diminishing returns in visual quality for a modest FPS increase. Therefore, High is the recommended starting point for all users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo scales across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset produces an average of 180.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Moving up, the Medium preset averages 147.6 FPS, High averages 131.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 118.4 FPS. All of these numbers are far above the 60 FPS standard, making 1080p an effortless resolution for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, providing a great experience for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset delivers 111.9 FPS, High delivers 98.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 87.5 FPS. The scaling is smooth, with no significant jumps, indicating a stable performance curve.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, but still remains playable. The Low preset averages 89.5 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. The Medium preset averages 76.3 FPS, and High averages 69.5 FPS, both of which are comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS mark, averaging 56.6 FPS. This suggests that for a strictly 60 FPS 4K experience, the High preset is the maximum viable option.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 serves as a competent foundation for this gaming combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it is a capable processor for modern games. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by today's standards, but its benchmark scores show it can hold its own. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core score of 1579 indicate a balanced processor that can handle both multithreaded workloads and single-threaded game logic.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is less demanding than in other genres. The game's art style and gameplay mechanics do not require extreme processing power. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing. For instance, the FPS difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra is 62.2 FPS, which is a GPU-driven change. If the CPU were severely limiting, those high frame rates at Low settings would be capped, but the system reaches 180.6 FPS, demonstrating the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high performance.

Its Passmark scores, including a multithread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239, show that it is a reliable performer. Its percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs suggests it is better than most, and its performance in this game is more than sufficient. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $199, and it provides a solid base for this GPU. The CPU is a supporting actor here, ensuring the system runs smoothly without creating a bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p High, the system averages 131.2 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 98.7 FPS, a 24.8% decrease. At 4K High, the average is 69.5 FPS, which is a 47% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

As resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially. The CPU's workload, however, does not increase at the same rate. The data shows that the RTX 2060 is the component being stressed as resolution scales. The 6 GB of VRAM and its bandwidth are being utilized more heavily, causing the frame rate to drop proportionally with pixel count. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is able to keep up with the game's logic at all resolutions, as evidenced by the smooth frame pacing implied by the average FPS numbers.

This is a healthy sign for the combo. It means that the system is properly balanced for this game. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a much smaller difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K, as the CPU would cap the frame rate regardless of resolution. Instead, the significant drop from 180.6 FPS at 1080p Low to 89.5 FPS at 4K Low shows that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, which is exactly what we want to see from a hardware analysis perspective.