Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Dave The Diver, a game that clearly favors high frame rates over raw graphical fidelity. The measured data shows this combination never dips below the high-performance threshold at any tested setting, making it a robust choice for players who prioritize smoothness. The dataset provides a clear hierarchy of performance across presets and resolutions, revealing a system that is consistently capable of far exceeding standard display refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for Dave The Diver indicates that the "High" preset is the optimal choice for this hardware configuration, striking the best balance between visual quality and frame rate headroom. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an average of 196 FPS, which is a significant 23 FPS advantage over the Ultra preset’s 173 FPS. This performance gap suggests that the visual fidelity increase from High to Ultra is not worth the measurable loss in frame rate, especially for a game where responsiveness and quick reactions are paramount.

While the Ultra preset delivers the maximum visual quality, the data shows it is the most demanding, producing the lowest average frame rates at every resolution: 173 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. These are all entirely playable, but the High preset provides a superior experience for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset is a solid alternative, offering a 220 FPS average at 1080p and a 165 FPS average at 1440p, but it likely sacrifices too many graphical details that the RTX 3070 can easily handle at the High setting.

For users with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout recommendation, as its 147 FPS average comfortably exceeds the refresh rate target. At 4K, the High preset’s 99 FPS average is the only setting that approaches the 100 FPS milestone, making it the clear pick for users with 4K displays who want to maintain a high frame rate without dropping to the visual compromise of the Medium preset. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates (262 FPS at 1080p), is generally unnecessary given the performance headroom, and it undermines the visual experience of the game's detailed environments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant force in this combination, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is sufficient for the demands of Dave The Diver at all tested resolutions. The data does not show any memory-related performance cliffs, suggesting the 8 GB frame buffer is not a limiting factor in this title.

The GPU’s clock speeds and compute capabilities directly correlate with the performance scaling. With a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, the RTX 3070’s 5888 shading units are able to process the game's rendering workload efficiently. The measured frame rates indicate that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The fact that the frame rate drops by roughly 50% from 1080p to 4K on the High preset (from 196 FPS to 99 FPS) is a classic indicator of GPU-bound rendering, where the render resolution places increasing stress on the graphics card's compute and memory subsystems.

The GPU’s architecture-specific features, such as its 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, are present but do not appear to be heavily utilized in this title, as the game is not graphically intensive enough to require such advanced features. The RTX 3070’s raw rasterization power, evidenced by its 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is what drives the high scores in this benchmark. The data suggests that the GPU is operating well within its capabilities, never becoming a bottleneck at the tested settings, which reflects the efficiency of the Ampere architecture for this type of workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, confirming that the system is GPU-limited. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the High preset results in a frame rate drop from 196 FPS to 147 FPS, a decrease of 49 FPS (25%). Scaling further to 3840x2160 sees the frame rate fall to 99 FPS, a 48 FPS drop from 1440p. This consistent performance scaling indicates that the GPU is being tasked with rendering an increasingly large number of pixels, and its performance scales accordingly.

This behavior is significant because it shows that while the system is incredibly fast at 1080p, it still respects the laws of rendering physics. The 262 FPS at 1080p Low versus the 132 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates that even with minimal graphical load, the resolution increase alone cuts the frame rate in half. This is a strong indicator that the Intel Core i5-10400F is not the limiting factor at these settings; if it were, the frame rates would plateau or show less variation with resolution changes.

The data implies that users with 1080p displays are leaving substantial performance on the table, as the system can easily push frame rates beyond 200 FPS. Conversely, for 4K gaming, the system provides a solid but less extreme performance envelope, requiring users to be more selective with their settings to maintain high refresh rates. The scaling pattern is smooth and predictable, with no anomalous spikes or drops, suggesting a stable and well-matched pairing of components for handling this game's rendering load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of benchmark data, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a combo rank of 1588 out of 3710 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This places it in the 57th percentile of all system configurations, indicating that it is a more powerful-than-average pairing. While it is not at the absolute top tier of performance, its rank demonstrates that it is a highly capable setup that outperforms nearly 57% of all other tested combos.

This rank is largely a reflection of the RTX 3070's strength. The GPU's own percentile ranking against all other GPUs is 61, and its average benchmark score of 17208 places it in a competitive position. The data shows the RTX 3070 is performing admirably, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% faster). This indicates that the RTX 3070 is a solid performer, and its inclusion in this combo is the primary driver for the system's respectable ranking.

The combo rank of 1588 suggests that while this system is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, it is not configured to chase the absolute highest frame rates at 4K. The data implies that the CPU, while competent, is not the main contributor to this ranking; the GPU's performance is the deciding factor. For users who prioritize this level of performance, the ranking is a strong endorsement, confirming that the system is well above the median for gaming performance in Dave The Diver.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for the RTX 3070, and its specifications are more than adequate for the demands of Dave The Diver. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this processor is well-suited for modern gaming workloads. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics calculations. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps to reduce memory latency and keep the CPU fed with data.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its role as a non-bottlenecking component. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 are respectable figures. In the context of this game, the data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. The smooth frame rate scaling with resolution changes is a key piece of evidence; if the CPU were struggling, we would expect to see frame rates that are more consistent across resolutions, as the GPU would be waiting for the CPU to provide data.

The i5-10400F’s 65W TDP and "Comet Lake" architecture are not advanced, but they are entirely sufficient for this title. The data shows that the CPU is able to feed the RTX 3070 with enough data to achieve frame rates exceeding 260 FPS at 1080p Low. It is only at these extreme frame rates that the CPU's capabilities might start to become more relevant, but the overall performance envelope remains high. The processor's 68th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range performer that pairs well with the high-end GPU without introducing a noticeable imbalance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combination for a 144Hz monitor?

A: The data shows that the 2560x1440 High preset is the ideal match, achieving an average of 147 FPS. This comfortably exceeds a 144Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth and responsive experience. At 4K, the High preset's 99 FPS average would not take full advantage of a 144Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, making it 0.7% slower. Other close rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, 1% slower) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, 1.1% slower).

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 3070 a limiting factor in this game?

A: No. The measured FPS data shows no sudden performance drops or stutters across any resolution or settings, which would indicate a VRAM capacity issue. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for all tested configurations of Dave The Diver.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for this system?

A: The dataset only provides minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. The minimums are 94 FPS at 4K, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 187 FPS at 1080p. These figures show the system maintains a high floor even in demanding scenes.

Q: What is the processor's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its boost clock is 4.30 GHz, while its base clock is 2.90 GHz. This configuration is shown to be sufficient for feeding the RTX 3070 in this game.

Q: How does the system's combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: This specific combo ranks 1588 out of 3710 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This means it performs better than roughly 57% of all other tested systems, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination in Dave The Diver. The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all settings and resolutions.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

|:--------- |:------- |:---------- |:---------- |:---------- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 87 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | High | 99 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 111 | 94 | 127 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 132 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 130 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 147 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 165 | 140 | 190 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 197 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 173 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 196 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 220 | 187 | 252 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 262 | N/A | N/A |

The data reveals that the performance delta between the Low and Ultra presets is significant but not extreme. At 4K, the difference is 45 FPS (from 132 to 87), while at 1080p, the difference is 89 FPS (from 262 to 173). This scaling suggests the game is highly responsive to both resolution and graphical settings, allowing users to fine-tune their experience. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing a stable frame time distribution, with a 33 FPS range between minimum and maximum at 4K, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 1080p.