Dave The Diver

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock runs at 2.50 GHz with a boost clock reaching 4.60 GHz, and it carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. This CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D in the nearest rival comparisons.

For Dave The Diver, an adventure title that does not demand extreme multi-threaded throughput, the i5-13400F's single-thread performance matters more than its core count. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 indicate strong per-core efficiency, which translates directly into the game's frame pacing. The processor's multi-threaded capability, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10971, ensures that background tasks do not interfere with gameplay, but the measured FPS figures across all resolutions suggest the CPU is never the primary constraint.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 243 FPS, and even at Ultra settings it maintains 165.1 FPS. These numbers reveal that the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game's engine, which appears to scale primarily with GPU throughput rather than processor thread utilization. The processor's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support further indicate a balanced platform that avoids thermal throttling in extended sessions, allowing consistent frame delivery. The data strongly suggests that in Dave The Diver, the i5-13400F provides ample headroom, with the limiting factor shifting entirely to the graphics card as resolution increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs provide the raw compute throughput needed for modern titles, while its FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS positions it competitively. In the database, the RTX 5060 ranks in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 30109, sitting exactly level with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and just 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 570 in the nearest rival list.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution climbs. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game's art style, which features detailed environments but not the massive texture sets seen in open-world titles. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (83.9 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (165.1 FPS) demonstrates a 96% performance drop, indicating that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's assets, but the 128-bit bus width limits scalability at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores—Geekbench OpenCL at 120785, Vulkan at 116626, and Passmark G3D at 20891—show strong compute capability, yet the measured game performance reveals that the RTX 5060's 48 ROPs and 19.18 TFLOPS are the constraining factors at 4K. At 1080p, the GPU delivers exceptionally high frame rates, with Low settings reaching 243 FPS and Medium at 204.4 FPS, confirming that the card is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title. The 145 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector indicate an efficient design that maintains boost clocks under sustained load, which is reflected in the stable average FPS figures across all settings presets.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS rows for this combo, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 204.4 FPS, which is 39.3 FPS higher than High and 39.3 FPS lower than Low, but the visual uplift from Low to Medium is substantial while the performance cost from Medium to High is noticeable. At 1440p, Medium produces 154.5 FPS, comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, while High drops to 139.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 120.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p maintains a 33.6 FPS advantage over Ultra, making it the clear choice for smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity.

At 4K, Medium yields 101.8 FPS, which is still above 100 FPS and provides a playable experience on 4K displays, whereas High drops to 89.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 83.9 FPS. The Low preset at 4K reaches 120.8 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant for this adventure title where environmental detail contributes to the experience. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal preset because it maintains frame rates above 100 FPS at all resolutions while preserving enough graphical quality for the game's underwater environments. Ultra settings, while visually richer, impose a performance penalty of 18.2% at 1080p compared to Medium (165.1 FPS versus 204.4 FPS), which is not justified given the modest visual gains in this art style.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 1080p achieves 243 FPS, which is ideal for 240 Hz displays, but the Medium preset at 204.4 FPS still exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 1440p, Medium's 154.5 FPS aligns well with 144 Hz displays, offering a smooth experience without the need for Low settings. The measured data strongly supports Medium as the recommended preset for this combo, as it delivers the best frame-per-watt efficiency across all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 796th out of 1626 total combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the i5-13400F and RTX 5060 pairing, which delivers solid performance but does not reach the top tiers dominated by flagship processors and graphics cards. The 796th rank out of 1626 combos means approximately 49% of tested configurations perform better, positioning this combo slightly below the median.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's 73rd percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 82nd percentile among all processors, yet the combination does not synergize to push higher in the rankings. This suggests that Dave The Diver is not particularly demanding on either component, so the combo's rank is determined more by the sheer number of higher-end configurations in the database rather than any deficiency in this pairing. The measured FPS figures—ranging from 83.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to 243 FPS at 1080p Low—demonstrate that this combo delivers playable performance across all settings, even if it does not compete with top-tier systems.

The rank of 796 indicates that for this game, the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate but not exceptional, and the i5-13400F's 10 cores provide sufficient processing power without being a differentiator. Users with this combo should expect consistent frame rates in the 80-240 FPS range depending on resolution and settings, which places it in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations. The data shows that this combo outperforms 830 other tested combos, meaning it sits just below the halfway point in the overall distribution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 204.4 at 1080p to 154.5 at 1440p, a decrease of 49.9 FPS (24.4%), and then to 101.8 at 4K, another drop of 52.7 FPS (34.1%). This progression shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom remains constant across resolutions while the GPU's workload scales with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 165.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 120.9 FPS at 1440p (a 26.8% drop) and then to 83.9 FPS at 4K (a 30.6% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the RTX 5060's rendering capability is the limiting factor, not the CPU. This is further confirmed by the Low settings data, which shows 243 FPS at 1080p, 182 FPS at 1440p, and 120.8 FPS at 4K—the 50.2% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings highlights the GPU's inability to sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions even with minimal graphical load.

The resolution scaling analysis reveals that the i5-13400F is never the bottleneck, as even at 4K Ultra, the CPU has ample capacity to feed the GPU. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the likely constraints at 4K, as the bandwidth requirement for high-resolution textures exceeds what the 448.0 GB/s can efficiently deliver. The data suggests that this combo is optimally suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU can maintain frame rates well above 120 FPS, while 4K gaming is possible but requires Medium settings to stay above 100 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 243 FPS, Medium reaches 204.4 FPS, High achieves 186 FPS, and Ultra yields 165.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 77.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution, with even Ultra settings comfortably exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's increasing load. Low settings deliver 182 FPS, Medium produces 154.5 FPS, High reaches 139.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 120.9 FPS. The 61.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p, reflecting the GPU's diminishing ability to maintain high frame rates as resolution increases. All settings at 1440p still exceed 120 FPS, making this resolution well-suited for the combo.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 120.8 FPS, Medium reaches 101.8 FPS, High delivers 89.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83.9 FPS. The 36.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated and the settings adjustments have less impact on performance. Only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates above 100 FPS at 4K, while High and Ultra dip below 90 FPS. The measured data shows that this combo is capable of 4K gaming but requires setting compromises to maintain smooth gameplay, with Medium being the highest preset that stays above 100 FPS.