Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested combos with a rank of 1003 out of 1626. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where even Ultra settings exceed 139 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 160 FPS. This indicates a very smooth experience, well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.3% higher than the RTX 4060 Mobile's score of 22729, as indicated by the deltaPct of -2.3. This puts the desktop card slightly ahead in raw compute performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 161.5 on Low settings to 108.3 on Ultra settings. This represents a 49% performance cost for the highest visual quality preset.

Q: Is the Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for this GPU in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a limiting factor at most settings. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 show adequate headroom, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1003 out of 1626 total tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all CPU/GPU pairings tested for Dave The Diver, with the rank falling within the 62nd percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER had a launch MSRP of 499 USD. This card is now marked as end-of-life in production status.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Dave The Diver, especially as resolution increases. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for this game's visuals. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s, which directly translate to the high fill rates needed for smooth gameplay.

The card's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, explain why the GPU can sustain high frame rates even at 4K resolution. The data shows that at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo still achieves 81 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute power is sufficient for this title's demands at standard quality levels.

The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 22206. It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z by 0.9%, while being 0.5% behind the RTX A400. This positioning confirms that the GPU is a solid mid-to-high-end part that handles Dave The Diver's graphical workload effectively, particularly when paired with a capable CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 212.7 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 161.5 FPS at 1440p and 110.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. For High settings, the drop is from 160 FPS at 1080p to 118.7 FPS at 1440p and 81 FPS at 4K, a 49% decrease overall.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The consistent proportional drop in frame rates as pixel count increases suggests the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain its end of the pipeline. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences between resolutions, particularly at 1080p where the CPU has more work relative to the GPU.

The most demanding setting, Ultra, shows a similar trend: 139.7 FPS at 1080p, 108.3 FPS at 1440p, and 74.3 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at 4K Ultra the combo stays above 60 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough bandwidth and compute to handle this game's maximum visual load, though users seeking 4K at very high refresh rates would need to lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p, High settings deliver 160 FPS, which is 18 FPS below Medium's 177.9 FPS but offers improved visual fidelity. The jump from High to Ultra costs 20.3 FPS at 1080p (from 160 to 139.7), a 12.7% reduction that may not be worth the marginal visual gains.

For 1440p gaming, High settings at 118.7 FPS is the recommended choice. This provides a smooth experience on standard 144Hz displays while maintaining good image quality. Medium settings offer 134.5 FPS, but the difference between Medium and High is only 15.8 FPS, making High the better value for visual clarity. Ultra at 108.3 FPS is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame rate drops might be noticeable on high-refresh displays.

At 4K, the situation changes. High settings at 81 FPS is the sweet spot for 60Hz displays, offering a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline. Medium settings at 90.1 FPS provide even more headroom, while Ultra at 74.3 FPS is still viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity. Low settings at 110.6 FPS are only recommended for users with 120Hz+ 4K displays who need maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1003 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the pairing in the 62nd percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 62% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects a balanced system that delivers high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, though it is not at the absolute top tier of performance.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is noteworthy. The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. It outperforms the AMD EPYC 7552 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8%. These close margins indicate the CPU is competitive with other mid-range processors, providing sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance for this game.

The GPU's rank of 65th percentile among all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's rank, suggesting the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing. However, the combined rank of 1003 out of 1626 demonstrates that the system as a whole performs well above average, with the GPU's strong 4K performance compensating for any potential CPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 212.7 FPS, Medium produces 177.9 FPS, High produces 160 FPS, and Ultra produces 139.7 FPS. The spread of 73 FPS between Low and Ultra shows that settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution, but even the lowest frame rate exceeds 139 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the FPS values are 161.5 for Low, 134.5 for Medium, 118.7 for High, and 108.3 for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 53.2 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts. All settings remain above 108 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop to 110.6 for Low, 90.1 for Medium, 81 for High, and 74.3 for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks further to 36.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the dominant bottleneck. Despite this, all settings remain above 74 FPS, which is respectable for 4K gaming on a card of this class.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. These specifications are modest by modern standards but prove sufficient for Dave The Diver's requirements.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, indicating balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Geekbench scores of 5783 (multi-core) and 1454 (single-core) corroborate this assessment. The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 further demonstrate the processor's ability to handle the game's logic and physics calculations.

In the context of this game, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at any tested resolution or settings combination. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1350 (2 threads) to 4748 (16 threads), which indicates good thread utilization. The fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes—rather than plateauing at a CPU-imposed limit—confirms that the i5-10400F is adequately feeding the RTX 2070 SUPER. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 14168, places it in a strong position relative to its peers, making it a solid match for this GPU in Dave The Diver.