Dave The Diver

In Dave The Diver, the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers high frame rates across every tested resolution and preset. The combo ranks 464th out of 1626 tested combinations, placing it ahead of 1162 other systems. The RTX 4070’s strong GPU performance drives the experience, while the i5-10400F provides enough CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecks at 1080p and 1440p, as shown by the measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 464th out of 1626 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 1162 other systems. This places it in the upper third of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277). It sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) and 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36371). It sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded?

A: The highest average FPS is 266.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 104, achieved at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 4K Ultra the average FPS is 104, which is well above typical playable thresholds. At 4K High it reaches 117.9 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core, with an average benchmark score of 14168. Its percentile rank of 73 indicates it performs better than 73% of all CPUs.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (266.2) shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is extremely high. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 209.3, which is still far above typical display refresh rates. The CPU’s single-thread performance is adequate for this adventure title, and its multi-thread capability is more than sufficient for the game’s workload. The nearest rivals—AMD EPYC 7552, Ryzen 3 7320C, Core i5-8500, and Ryzen Embedded V2546—all have average scores within 1.2% of the i5-10400F, confirming that this CPU is competitive in its class.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 464 out of 1626 tested combinations places this system in the top 28.5% of all tested configurations. This means it is faster than 1162 other combos, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the balance between the i5-10400F’s solid CPU performance and the RTX 4070’s excellent GPU capabilities. In Dave The Diver, the combination delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, which reflects the GPU’s strength. The rank is not the highest, but it is well above average, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and for smooth 4K experiences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 117.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 161.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 137.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 104 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 181.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 241.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 198.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 161 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 240.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 266.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 253.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 209.3 |

At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 209.3 at Ultra to 266.2 at Low, with all presets exceeding 200 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 161 at Ultra to 241.3 at Low, still very high. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 104 FPS, while Low reaches 161.6 FPS. These numbers show that the system is capable of smooth gameplay at all tested settings, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1920 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores, delivering 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The TDP is 200 W, and the card has a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 26927 in Passmark G3D and has an average benchmark score of 37283, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals—AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, RTX 4080 Mobile, and Radeon RX 5300M—have average scores within 2.5% of the RTX 4070. In Dave The Diver, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, as evidenced by the significant FPS scaling with resolution. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for this game, and the high memory bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Ultra preset is recommended for the best visual experience. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 104, which is well above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 161 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 209.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can handle the highest quality settings without sacrificing playability. For users who prefer even higher frame rates, the High preset offers a modest FPS increase—117.9 at 4K, 181.7 at 1440p, and 240.1 at 1080p—but the visual difference between High and Ultra is not quantified in the data. Given that Ultra already delivers excellent performance, it is the recommended choice for this combination.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial but consistent across presets. For Ultra, the average FPS goes from 209.3 at 1080p to 161 at 1440p and 104 at 4K. For High, it goes from 240.1 to 181.7 to 117.9. For Medium, from 253.6 to 198.7 to 137.6. For Low, from 266.2 to 241.3 to 161.6. The 4K Ultra score of 104 is roughly half of the 1080p Ultra score of 209.3, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance remains constant, so the scaling is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Dave The Diver, and the i5-10400F is sufficient to keep up even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most stressed. The system is well-balanced for this game, with the GPU providing headroom for high-resolution gaming.