Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination places at rank 791 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically bottlenecks the other, though the data suggests the GPU carries more of the performance load at higher resolutions. The combo’s percentile placement indicates it outperforms roughly half of all tested configurations, a reasonable outcome for a mid-range pairing in a game that is not exceptionally demanding on either component.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 791 out of 1626 tested combinations places it just below the median performance tier for Dave The Diver. This positioning is consistent with the hardware’s specifications: the CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these percentiles suggests the system is slightly more CPU-limited than GPU-limited in general compute tasks, but the game’s measured frame rates indicate the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Benchmark data for the Ryzen 5 8400F shows an average score of 25064, placing it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993) and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, 0% delta). The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong for its class, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. These figures support the notion that the processor is not the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, particularly at 1080p where frame rates exceed 240 FPS on low settings.

For the GPU, the RTX 5060’s average benchmark score of 30109 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097) and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928). This near-parity with the RX 7700 XT is notable, as it suggests the RTX 5060 delivers competitive rasterization performance despite its smaller memory footprint. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20891 reinforces its mid-range positioning, while the DirectX 12 score of 77 indicates strong modern API support.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Dave The Diver’s stylized visuals, which do not demand large texture pools. The GPU’s boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz drive a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s, providing ample fill rate for the game’s 2D-sprite-meets-3D-environment aesthetic.

The GPU’s 3840 shading units and 30 RT cores contribute to its 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is more than adequate for this title. Notably, the GPU’s FP16 performance matches FP32 at 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1), a feature that could benefit games leveraging reduced-precision compute, though Dave The Diver does not appear to exploit this heavily based on the measured results. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth monitoring at 4K Ultra, where average frame rates drop to 79.1 FPS, but the data does not indicate memory-related stuttering or frame time issues.

The GPU’s power envelope of 145 W with a suggested 300 W PSU makes it a modest addition to any system. Its PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the game’s data transfer needs, and the dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin connector keeps installation straightforward. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, housing 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die, contributes to the card’s efficiency, though efficiency metrics are not directly measured in the frame rate data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound trend. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 183.3 at 1920x1080 to 135.9 at 2560x1440, then to 94.2 at 3840x2160. This represents a 26% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 31% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The almost linear scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU’s performance headroom at 1080p (245.5 FPS on Low) is not fully utilized until lower resolutions.

The Low settings preset shows the most dramatic scaling, starting at 245.5 FPS at 1080p and falling to 183.9 at 1440p (a 25% drop) and 126.1 at 4K (a 31% drop from 1440p). This consistent percentage decline across presets indicates the game’s rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, with no sudden bottlenecks emerging. The Ultra preset follows a similar pattern: 163.8 FPS at 1080p, 119.5 at 1440p (27% drop), and 79.1 at 4K (34% drop from 1440p).

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has headroom to spare, as evidenced by the 245.5 FPS Low result versus the 183.3 FPS High result. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the gap between Low (126.1 FPS) and Ultra (79.1 FPS) widening to 47 FPS. This behavior is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a capable six-core processor, and it indicates that users targeting 4K will need to adjust settings more aggressively than those at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 183.3 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, comfortably exceeding the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Medium preset at 206.5 FPS offers additional headroom for high-refresh displays, while Low at 245.5 FPS is only necessary for 240 Hz panels or competitive play where every frame matters. The Ultra preset at 163.8 FPS still delivers smooth gameplay, but the marginal visual gains over High may not justify the 12% performance loss.

At 1440p, the High preset at 135.9 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it maintains smooth gameplay on 144 Hz monitors with only minor drops below the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 153.2 FPS provides a more comfortable margin for variable refresh rate displays, while Ultra at 119.5 FPS remains playable but requires a 120 Hz panel to fully utilize. The Low preset at 183.9 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gain.

For 4K users, the Medium preset at 102.6 FPS offers the best experience, providing smooth gameplay on 100 Hz displays while retaining acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 94.2 FPS is also viable, but the drop below 100 FPS may be noticeable on high-refresh panels. The Low preset at 126.1 FPS is surprisingly playable at 4K, suggesting the game’s art style remains presentable even at reduced settings. Ultra at 79.1 FPS should be reserved for users with 60 Hz displays who prioritize image quality above all else.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings spectrum is available: Low delivers 245.5 FPS, Medium reaches 206.5 FPS, High achieves 183.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 163.8 FPS. The 82 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the game’s scalability, with each preset tier providing roughly 20-25 FPS differences. The 163.8 FPS floor at Ultra ensures even the most demanding settings remain playable at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress slightly: Low produces 183.9 FPS, Medium 153.2 FPS, High 135.9 FPS, and Ultra 119.5 FPS. The spread narrows to 64 FPS, indicating the GPU is beginning to limit performance more significantly. The Ultra result at 119.5 FPS remains above 60 FPS by a wide margin, making 1440p a comfortable resolution for this combo across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the most significant performance drop: Low yields 126.1 FPS, Medium 102.6 FPS, High 94.2 FPS, and Ultra 79.1 FPS. The 47 FPS spread between Low and Ultra reflects the GPU’s workload at 4K, with even the highest settings remaining playable. The Ultra result at 79.1 FPS is the only measurement below 80 FPS in the entire dataset, but it still provides smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: The data supports both resolutions well, with 1080p High delivering 183.3 FPS and 1440p High achieving 135.9 FPS. For 144 Hz displays, 1440p High is viable, while 1080p allows for Ultra settings at 163.8 FPS or Medium at 206.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 5060’s average benchmark score of 30109 is within 0.2% of the Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097) and 0.6% ahead of the RTX 5070 Mobile (29928). This indicates near-parity with the RX 7700 XT in overall GPU compute performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064. This places it just 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (24993) and essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 2700X (25057).

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K resolution?

A: The measured data shows no stuttering or frame drops attributable to VRAM limitations. At 4K Ultra, the combo still achieves 79.1 FPS, suggesting 8 GB is sufficient for this game’s texture requirements.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 delivers 126.1 FPS, which is the highest 4K measurement in the dataset. Medium follows at 102.6 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 94.2 FPS and 79.1 FPS, respectively.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 183.3 at 1080p to 94.2 at 4K, representing a 49% reduction. This substantial decrease confirms the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom.