Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, a title that clearly favors high refresh rate gaming. The measured data shows this combination is far from being a bottleneck at any common resolution, with average frame rates remaining above 113 FPS even under the most demanding settings tested. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand how the resolution, CPU, and GPU each contribute to the experience, and what settings provide the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable yet telling scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 344.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p, this drops to 262 FPS, a reduction of approximately 24%. At 4K, the Low preset average falls to 174.4 FPS, which is a further 33% drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that while the RTX 5070 is powerful, the load on the GPU is increasing substantially with each resolution step.

However, the pattern shifts when examining the higher settings. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 227.6 FPS. This falls to 171.1 FPS at 1440p, a 25% decrease, and then to 113.2 FPS at 4K, another 34% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across different quality presets suggests a balanced system where neither component is completely dominating the frame rate calculation. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, as the FPS gains from lowering settings are less pronounced than at higher resolutions. For instance, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 117.1 FPS, whereas at 4K, the same comparison yields a difference of 61.2 FPS, showing the GPU's increased workload at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark data shows a strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332. This level of performance is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, especially at 1080p where the CPU must feed frames to the GPU quickly.

The data indicates that the i5-12400F is more than capable of handling Dave The Diver’s demands. The 1080p Low preset result of 344.7 FPS confirms the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. Its nearest rival in the database, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has a nearly identical average benchmark score of 19210, with a delta of just 0.1%. This suggests that the i5-12400F offers similar computational power to a previous-generation high-end chip, which is impressive for its 65W TDP. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache likely contributes to its efficiency in gaming workloads, where fast access to frequently used data is critical.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear powerhouse in this pairing. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, it provides a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process and features 6144 shading units. The GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, such as the 128.8 FPS average on High settings, demonstrates that it is not a bottleneck for this specific title. The data shows that the RTX 5070 is well-utilized as resolution increases, with the FPS scaling pattern matching the increased pixel workload.

The GPU’s performance is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score is 29137, and its average benchmark score of 41687 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rival according to the data is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, with a delta of just 0.6%. This indicates that the RTX 5070 provides performance on par with the previous generation's flagship, which is a significant achievement. The 28 Gbps effective memory clock and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely key factors in ensuring that texture streaming and data transfer do not hinder the frame rate, even at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend entirely on the user's display and refresh rate. For a 4K 120Hz display, the High preset is the clear winner, delivering an average of 128.8 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that meets the display's capabilities while maintaining high visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 113.2 FPS, which is still playable but may not fully saturate a 120Hz display.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, with an average of 217.9 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the High preset's 191.8 FPS and would be ideal for a 240Hz monitor. The Low preset at 1440p, while hitting 262 FPS, may not be worth the visual compromise. At 1080p, the data shows that even the Ultra preset achieves 227.6 FPS, which is more than enough for the fastest refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 256.2 FPS could be considered a safer choice for ensuring a perfectly stable frame time, but the Ultra preset's performance is excellent. The data suggests that the Low preset at 1080p, with its 344.7 FPS, is only beneficial in extreme competitive scenarios where every millisecond counts.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combos, this specific pairing of the i5-12400F and RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 320 out of 1626 total combinations. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems for Dave The Diver. This high ranking is a direct result of the strong synergy between the two components. The CPU provides enough headroom to prevent bottlenecking, while the GPU's raw power ensures high frame rates across all resolutions.

This ranking is particularly noteworthy given the CPU's position in the broader market. The i5-12400F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The fact that their combined performance in this game ranks higher than the average of their individual percentiles suggests that they work particularly well together in this title. The data implies that this combo is a highly capable pairing for a broad range of gaming scenarios, offering performance that is competitive with systems that may feature more expensive components.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 128.8, and even at Ultra it remains at 113.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 240Hz monitor?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice based on the data. It delivers an average of 217.9 FPS, which is high enough to take advantage of a 240Hz display, while the High preset's 191.8 FPS would not fully saturate it.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more likely the limiting factor at 1080p. The FPS difference between Low (344.7) and Ultra (227.6) is 117.1, which shows that the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions, as the CPU may be reaching its frame generation limit.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the previous generation's RTX 3090?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 5070's average score of 41687 is only 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441. The performance is effectively equivalent, according to the database.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 344.7 FPS, which was achieved at 1080p resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a good match for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates an excellent match. The combo ranks 320 out of 1626, and the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332, is sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measured for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 128.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 174.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 143.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 113.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 191.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 262.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 217.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 171.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 256.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 344.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 288.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 227.6 |

The data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy: lowering the resolution and settings both increase the average frame rate. The performance is exceptionally high across the board, with no configuration dipping below the 113 FPS threshold. This indicates that the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination provides a top-tier gaming experience in Dave The Diver, capable of driving high refresh rate displays at any resolution.