Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, a 2023 adventure title, presents an interesting benchmark scenario for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. This combination achieves a rank of 438 out of 1,626 tested combos, placing it firmly in the upper quartile of systems. The data indicates that this pairing delivers a high-refresh-rate experience across all tested resolutions, with the CPU and GPU working in concert to eliminate any significant bottlenecks in this particular title.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 438 out of 1,626 places this system in the top 27% of all tested configurations for Dave The Diver. This is a strong result, indicating that the i5-11400F and RTX 4070 pairing is well-suited for the game's demands. The ranking reflects a system that can push very high frame rates, as evidenced by the measured FPS data, rather than struggling to maintain playable performance.

When examining the individual components, the CPU's performance is central to understanding this rank. The Intel Core i5-11400F, with a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on the Rocket Lake architecture, posts an average benchmark score of 17,181. This places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (avgScore 17,189, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (avgScore 17,212, deltaPct -0.2). The minuscule deltaPct values—essentially 0%—show that the i5-11400F's compute performance is statistically identical to these competitors, meaning the CPU is not a differentiating factor in the overall combo ranking.

The GPU, meanwhile, is a dominant force. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,283 places it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. While its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark list—such as the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avgScore 37,507, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (avgScore 38,008, deltaPct -1.9)—are within a 2% performance margin, the real-world game data tells a different story. The combination's high rank is likely driven by the GPU's ability to maintain extremely high frame rates, even at 4K, while the CPU provides sufficient single-thread performance to keep up. The benchmark scores suggest that the CPU is not a limiting factor, allowing the RTX 4070 to operate at its full potential in this adventure title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the clear performance driver in this combination. Built on the 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, it features 5,888 shading units and a robust 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This memory configuration provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for the texture and asset streaming demands of Dave The Diver's underwater environments. The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, allowing for significant dynamic overclocking under load.

In the context of this game, the GPU's role is to render the detailed 2D sprites and 3D environments at high resolutions. The data shows that the RTX 4070 excels at this task. At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the combo still achieves an average of 108.3 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the most demanding settings. The measured FPS scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution shows a consistent pattern where the GPU is the primary factor in performance changes. For instance, at 2560x1440, dropping from Ultra (156.7 FPS) to Low (242.2 FPS) results in a 54.6% increase in frame rate, a change that is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload reduction.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks further corroborate its strength. A Passmark G3D score of 26,927 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 168,006 indicate high compute capability. The RTX 4070's performance in this game is not constrained by its memory interface or VRAM capacity; 12 GB is sufficient for this title. The GPU's high pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are more than enough to handle the game's visual style. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4070 is the component that determines the maximum frame rate ceiling for this combo, with the CPU providing adequate support.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals in raw compute performance?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,181. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores 17,189, resulting in a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17,212, which is a -0.2% difference. These negligible margins indicate that the CPU's processing power is effectively interchangeable with these competitors for this type of workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4070 and its nearest rival GPU in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37,283. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37,507, which is -0.6% relative to the 4070. Another rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, scores 38,008, a -1.9% difference. These synthetic scores suggest a near-tie, but the game-specific FPS data shows the 4070's real-world advantage.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, the data shows it is highly capable. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 108.3 FPS. At High settings, it reaches 118 FPS, and at Low settings, it jumps to 162.5 FPS. This indicates a smooth and playable experience across all settings at 4K.

Q: What is the impact of lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the frame rate increases from 156.7 FPS on Ultra to 242.2 FPS on Low. This represents a significant performance boost of over 54%, showing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when adjusting graphical presets.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests it is not. The i5-11400F's performance is on par with its rivals, and the combo achieves very high frame rates at all resolutions. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 314.3 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid limiting the RTX 4070.

Q: How does the combo's overall ranking compare to the total number of tested systems?

A: This specific combination ranks 438th out of 1,626 tested combos. This places it in the top 27% of all systems tested for Dave The Diver, confirming that it is a high-performing setup for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. The data provides a clear hierarchy of performance for each resolution.

For 3840x2160 (4K) displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice for a premium visual experience. The combo still delivers an average of 108.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. If a higher refresh rate is desired, dropping to High yields 118 FPS, a modest gain. For maximum frame rates at 4K, the Low preset provides 162.5 FPS, but this sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is also recommended, as it achieves 156.7 FPS. This is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. For users with 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, the High preset at 177.4 FPS or Medium at 199.4 FPS are viable options. The Low preset at 242.2 FPS is only necessary for the highest refresh rate monitors.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset provides an average of 208.6 FPS, which is more than enough for any current display. The Medium preset at 268.1 FPS and Low at 314.3 FPS offer diminishing returns in visual quality for extreme frame rates. The High preset at 237.9 FPS also remains a strong choice. In all cases, the Ultra preset provides an excellent experience, and the High preset is a good fallback for those seeking a slight performance boost without a significant visual downgrade. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is the recommended starting point for all resolutions, with adjustments downward only for specific high-refresh-rate targets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All values are average FPS, as min and max FPS were not recorded.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: The lowest average frame rate in the dataset is 108.3 FPS at this setting, which still provides a smooth experience.
• High: Increasing performance slightly, the High preset yields an average of 118 FPS.
• Medium: A more significant jump is seen at Medium, which achieves 133 FPS.
• Low: The highest 4K performance is at Low settings, reaching 162.5 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 156.7 FPS, a substantial increase over the 4K result.
• High: The High preset pushes performance to 177.4 FPS.
• Medium: The Medium preset further increases the average to 199.4 FPS.
• Low: The Low preset at 1440p reaches a very high 242.2 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: The Ultra preset at 1080p achieves an average of 208.6 FPS, which is a high level of performance.
• High: The High preset improves upon this, delivering 237.9 FPS.
• Medium: The Medium preset reaches 268.1 FPS.
• Low: The maximum performance in the dataset is at 1080p Low, hitting 314.3 FPS.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions. The difference between Ultra and Low is roughly 50% at each resolution, indicating that the game's visual settings have a linear impact on the GPU's render time. The frame rates are so high across the board that even the lowest performing configuration (4K Ultra) is far above the standard 60 FPS target, confirming that this combo is overqualified for a smooth experience in Dave The Diver.