Dave The Diver

Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Dave The Diver, with the data showing this combination landing at rank 1136 out of 1626 tested combos. The benchmark results reveal a system that comfortably handles the game's demands across all tested resolutions, though the scaling patterns between settings and resolutions tell a nuanced story about where the bottleneck lies.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, a configuration that proves more than sufficient for Dave The Diver's workload. With a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, this Comet Lake processor demonstrates that its 14 nm process node and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are well-matched to the game's requirements. The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of balanced capability: a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a max-thread score of 4735 suggest that the game doesn't heavily stress any particular aspect of the processor.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-10400F sits remarkably close to the AMD EPYC 7552, with a delta of just 0.4% in average benchmark score. This proximity in synthetic benchmarks translates directly to the game's performance, where the processor's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it has ample headroom. The Cinebench R23 scores — 10297 multi-core and 1453 single-core — reinforce that this CPU handles both threaded and single-threaded tasks competently, which matters for a game that likely doesn't push the CPU to its limits.

The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for the game's data needs. The processor's PassMark multithread score of 12115 and floating-point math score of 25956 show that even under varied computational loads, the i5-10400F maintains consistent performance. For a game like Dave The Diver, which appears to be more GPU-bound based on the FPS measurements, this CPU provides a stable foundation without becoming a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves rank 1136 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This placement in the 30th percentile of all tested systems suggests that while this pairing delivers playable performance, it sits in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database. The data indicates that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates, but the measured FPS numbers show this system still provides a smooth experience at most settings.

The GPU's nearest rival data provides context for this ranking. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN's average benchmark score and just 0.5% behind the RTX 2070. These close margins in synthetic benchmarks suggest that the GPU is competitive with its immediate peers, yet the combo's rank of 1136 out of 1626 indicates that other factors — likely the CPU's position relative to newer processors — drag the overall standing down. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-8500 at -1.1% deltaPct, show that the processor holds its own against similar-generation parts but falls behind more modern offerings.

The rank also reflects that Dave The Diver is not a particularly demanding title, meaning even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The combo's position in the database suggests that while the i5-10400F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination is not at the high-end, it remains a viable option for this game, with the measured FPS data showing strong performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 127.5 FPS, which drops to 96.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 66 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 32% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The consistent scaling suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain frame rates at lower resolutions.

The Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system hits 195.7 FPS, which drops to 149 FPS at 1440p and 99.2 FPS at 4K. The percentage decreases — 24% from 1080p to 1440p and 33% from 1440p to 4K — are nearly identical to the Ultra preset scaling. This consistency across settings indicates that resolution, not graphics quality, is the dominant factor in performance scaling. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (approaching 200 FPS) shows that it is not a bottleneck even at high frame rates.

The data implies that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are stretched as pixel count increases. This scaling behavior suggests that players targeting 4K should expect to lower settings, while 1080p and 1440p gaming is well within the combo's capabilities.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Dave The Diver?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 195.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the peak performance the combination can deliver in the tested configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN's 19706 and 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070's 19680. These differences are minimal, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: The data suggests no, as the combo achieves 195.7 FPS at 1080p Low and 127.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU's single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 indicate sufficient single-threaded performance for the game.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1136 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552's 14115 and 1.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-8500's 14332 (note: the i5-8500 actually has a higher score, making this a -1.1% deltaPct for the i5-10400F).

Q: What settings provide the best balance of performance and quality at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 110.9 FPS average, while Medium achieves 124.5 FPS and Ultra drops to 96.6 FPS. The Medium preset offers the highest frame rate above 120 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the 12 nm TU106 chip with 10,800 million transistors, brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus to the table. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, delivering 14 Gbps effective speed and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications prove adequate for Dave The Diver, as the game's measured FPS numbers show no signs of memory-related stuttering or texture popping at any tested resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds — a base of 1470 MHz and boost of 1650 MHz — combine with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs to deliver 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 0.3% of the GTX TITAN and 0.5% of the RTX 2070, indicating that the 2060 SUPER provides competitive performance in this title. The 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, while not directly utilized by the game, contribute to the GPU's overall capability and ensure compatibility with modern rendering features.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its PassMark G3D score of 16462 suggest that it sits comfortably in the mid-range of current hardware. The measured performance in Dave The Diver — reaching 195.7 FPS at 1080p Low and maintaining 66 FPS at 4K Ultra — demonstrates that the RTX 2060 SUPER has sufficient horsepower for this game across all tested configurations. The GPU's 175W TDP and 450W suggested PSU rating indicate reasonable power requirements for the performance delivered.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data across all three resolutions and four settings presets provides clear guidance for optimal configuration. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 127.5 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming, making it the best choice for players with 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 146.3 FPS offers a comfortable margin for variable refresh rate displays, while Medium at 160.6 FPS provides additional headroom without sacrificing much visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 124.5 FPS emerges as the sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay while maintaining decent visual fidelity. The High preset at 110.9 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates. The Ultra preset at 96.6 FPS remains playable but dips below the 100 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 75.4 FPS provides the best balance, as the Ultra preset at 66 FPS may feel less responsive, while Medium at 83.9 FPS offers a slight improvement in smoothness at the cost of visual quality.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates at every resolution — 195.7 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 99.2 FPS at 4K — but sacrifices the visual enhancements that make the game more immersive. The data suggests that players should prioritize Medium or High presets for the best experience, reserving Low for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 3840x2160 (4K), the measured average FPS values span from 66 to 99.2 across the four settings presets. The Ultra preset achieves 66 FPS, High reaches 75.4 FPS, Medium delivers 83.9 FPS, and Low peaks at 99.2 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, though the lower presets provide more comfortable frame rates for smooth gameplay.

The 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution shows more headroom, with the Ultra preset hitting 96.6 FPS, High at 110.9 FPS, Medium at 124.5 FPS, and Low at 149 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 24% of the frame rate across all settings, a consistent scaling that reflects the increased pixel count demanding more from the GPU.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 195.7 FPS, Medium reaches 160.6 FPS, High delivers 146.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 127.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 68.2 FPS, representing a 35% performance difference. This wide spread gives players substantial flexibility to prioritize either frame rate or visual quality. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset maintains high frame rates, making this resolution the clear sweet spot for the i5-10400F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination in Dave The Diver.