Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is an adventure title that shows surprisingly forgiving performance demands, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a robust experience across all tested resolutions. The data indicates this combo ranks 2242nd out of 2867 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates tell a story of consistent playability rather than struggle. This analysis breaks down exactly what those numbers mean for each setting tier, how the CPU and GPU divide their labor, and which configuration offers the most sensible experience for this specific hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate is 178 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is a significant jump from the 149 FPS at Medium and 133 FPS at High, indicating that the Low preset removes most of the graphical load and lets the hardware run freely.

Q: Does the combo maintain a playable frame rate at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the average frame rate stays above 59 FPS across all settings. The Ultra preset dips to exactly 59 FPS, while High runs at 67 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS, and Low at 90 FPS, suggesting that even the most demanding preset is borderline playable at 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The drop is substantial but not catastrophic. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 133 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p and finally to 67 at 4K, representing a 50% reduction from the 1080p baseline. At Low settings, the drop is from 178 to 134 to 90, which is a 49% reduction.

Q: Which preset shows the smallest gap between minimum and maximum FPS?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 has a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS, a spread of 44 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 95 to 129 FPS, a 34 FPS spread, while at 4K Medium it narrows to 64 to 86 FPS, a 22 FPS spread.

Q: What is the combo's standing relative to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2242nd out of 2867 total combinations in Dave The Diver, which places it in the 78th percentile of tested systems. This suggests that while not a top-tier performer, it still outranks a significant majority of the database entries.

Q: Does the CPU have a higher average benchmark score than its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%, which scores 32812.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture card built on a 12 nm process, featuring 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. Its memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock runs at 1680 MHz, which allows the card to sustain a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s. These specifications are modest by modern standards, yet the measured FPS in Dave The Diver shows the card handling the game's demands without breaking a sweat.

At 1080p, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the Ultra preset producing 117 FPS and Low reaching 178 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 34% performance penalty, which is a moderate cost for the visual fidelity gain. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with Ultra at 88 FPS and High at 100 FPS, indicating the GPU still has headroom. At 4K, the card begins to show its limits, with Ultra averaging 59 FPS and High at 67 FPS, but these are still playable numbers for a slower-paced adventure title.

The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM is not a bottleneck in the data, as even the Ultra preset at 4K maintains a playable average. The GDDR6 memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s appears sufficient for the textures and geometry in Dave The Diver. The card's FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is not exceptional, but the game's art style and scope do not require brute-force compute power. The data suggests the GPU is well-utilized but not maxed out, even at the highest resolution tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 133 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p, a 25% decrease, and then to 67 at 4K, another 33% decrease from the 1440p figure. This suggests the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the game is light enough that the RTX 2060 still delivers smooth performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 178 FPS at 1080p, 134 at 1440p, and 90 at 4K. The relative drops are 25% and 33% respectively, matching the High preset's pattern. This consistency indicates that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, with the CPU having less influence on the frame rate as pixel count increases. The fact that 4K Low (90 FPS) is only slightly lower than 1440p High (100 FPS) suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the main constraint.

The Medium preset shows the smallest absolute drop between 1080p and 4K, from 149 to 75 FPS, a 50% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 117 to 59 FPS, also a 50% reduction. This uniform scaling across presets points to a well-balanced system where neither the CPU nor GPU is causing an unexpected bottleneck at any resolution. The data implies that users can choose their preferred resolution with a predictable performance cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 178 FPS, Medium hits 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 and maximum of 171, High reaches 133 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 117 FPS. All of these figures are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p an effortless experience for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable step down. Low averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 129, High averages 100 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The minimums at Medium still stay above 90 FPS, indicating no major stuttering or frame drops. This resolution is entirely playable with headroom to spare.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate. Low averages 90 FPS, Medium averages 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 86, High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 59 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K sits right at the edge of 60 FPS, which is acceptable for a game like Dave The Diver that does not require twitch reflexes. The Medium preset offers a comfortable margin with a minimum of 64 FPS, making it the safest choice for 4K gaming on this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2242 out of 2867 tested combinations places it in the lower 22% of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 78% of all tested systems in Dave The Diver. This is a respectable showing for a mid-range CPU and an older GPU. The rank reflects the game's low system requirements rather than the hardware's raw power, as the measured FPS are consistently high across all settings.

When considering the CPU's percentile of 83 against all processors, it is clear the Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong component, but the GPU's percentile of 58 drags the overall combo down. The RTX 2060 is an end-of-life product, and its nearest rivals in the GPU database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 and the AMD Radeon 680M, which have average scores within 0.1% of the RTX 2060's 15290. This indicates the GPU is performing at its expected level, and the combo's rank is more a function of the GPU's age than any deficiency in the pairing.

The data shows that this combo is not a high-end system, but it is more than capable for this specific game. The rank of 2242 is not a reflection of poor performance in Dave The Diver, but rather a broad comparison against systems with much newer and more powerful components. In absolute terms, the measured FPS are excellent, and the combination offers a smooth experience that belies its low ranking.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, which place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely not the bottleneck, as the 178 FPS average is well within the processor's capability. The fact that the frame rate drops to 117 FPS at Ultra suggests the GPU is taking on more work, but the CPU still has headroom to feed it.

The CPU's single-thread performance is critical for a game like this, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 indicates strong per-core capability. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score 0.1% lower, show that the 7400F is well-matched against similar processors. The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution, and the system's performance is primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering throughput.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 117 FPS is the best choice, as it offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS target. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset provides a smooth experience with no discernible compromise.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 100 FPS strikes the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS is also viable, but the 12 FPS drop may not be worth the marginal graphical improvement. Medium at 112 FPS is a solid fallback if users prefer extra headroom, but High is the recommended sweet spot.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 75 FPS is the optimal recommendation. It provides a minimum of 64 FPS, ensuring no significant drops below the playable threshold, while still offering a visually rich experience. The High preset at 67 FPS is borderline acceptable, but its lack of a recorded minimum makes it riskier. The Ultra preset at 59 FPS is playable but sits below the 60 FPS line, making it less ideal. Low at 90 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the Medium preset offers a better overall experience.