Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a typical stress test for high-end hardware, but the measured results for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination reveal a system that is thoroughly overqualified for the task, delivering frame rates that far exceed the refresh rates of most displays. The data indicates that this pairing obliterates the game's demands, with performance scaling in a predictable manner that shifts the bottleneck between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and quality preset. This analysis breaks down the frame rate data, component roles, and overall ranking to give a clear picture of what this combo offers for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the impact is mostly academic. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 257.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 193 FPS at 2560x1440, a decrease of 25%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 131.6 FPS, which is a 49% reduction from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is classic evidence of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a relatively modest performance hit, suggesting that the CPU is still able to feed the GPU adequately at the lower resolution. However, the jump to 4K presents a much steeper decline, indicating that the RTX 5070's rendering workload is growing faster than the CPU's ability to prepare frames. This is confirmed by the Low settings data, where the 1080p result of 343.8 FPS is likely hitting a CPU-bound ceiling, while the 4K Low result of 172.7 FPS shows the GPU taking over as the definitive constraint. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 5070 is the limiting component at 4K, while the Core i5-13400F becomes more relevant at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,004 in single-core, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. This level of performance is more than sufficient for a game like Dave The Diver, which is not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads. The benchmark results show that the CPU's high single-thread performance is key to achieving the extremely high frame rates seen at 1080p.

The processor's nearest rivals, according to the data, include the Intel Core i7-13620H and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with delta percentages of just 0.1% and -0.5% respectively. This indicates that the i5-13400F is firmly in the middle of a performance cluster where differences are negligible for gaming. At 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 343.8 FPS, a figure that is likely constrained by the CPU's frame generation limit rather than the GPU's raw power. This suggests that while the CPU is not a bottleneck in any traditional sense, it does set a practical upper boundary for frame rates in this specific scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear workhorse in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2512 MHz, and it delivers 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the Passmark G3D benchmark, it scores 29,137, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. This raw computational power is what allows the system to maintain triple-digit frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, where it still manages an average of 113.1 FPS.

The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, show delta percentages of 0.6% and 0.2% respectively. This suggests that the RTX 5070 is performing at a level comparable to the previous generation's flagship, which is a strong indicator of its capability. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rates remain high, indicating the memory buffer is sufficient for the textures and assets used. The GPU's role is to scale resolution and quality settings without compromising the playable experience, and the data shows it does so effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 228 FPS at Ultra settings to 343.8 FPS at Low settings, with High and Medium presets landing at 257.5 FPS and 288.1 FPS respectively. These numbers are exceptionally high, making any of these settings viable for a high-refresh-rate monitor. Even the most demanding 1080p preset offers a frame rate that is nearly four times the standard 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 169 FPS at Ultra, 193 FPS at High, 219.9 FPS at Medium, and 259.9 FPS at Low. The scaling here is smooth, with each reduction in quality yielding a significant boost in performance. At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates, with 113.1 FPS at Ultra, 131.6 FPS at High, 145.3 FPS at Medium, and 172.7 FPS at Low. The data shows that the combo is capable of driving a 4K display at high refresh rates, as even the most demanding preset stays above the 100 FPS mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 313th out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 20% of all configurations tested for this game. While this might seem low for such high-end components, it is important to consider the context. The ranking is based on average FPS across all tested settings, and the sheer number of combos includes many with more expensive CPUs or multiple GPUs. The data suggests that this pairing is not the absolute top performer, but it is far from being a weak link.

The rank indicates that there are 312 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, but the differences are likely small and only relevant at the extreme high end of performance. For a practical gaming setup, this combo's rank confirms its balance; it is not the fastest, but it offers a level of performance that will be indistinguishable from much more expensive systems in a real-world scenario. The percentile rankings of the individual components (82nd for the CPU, 83rd for the GPU) align with this overall position, confirming that this is a well-matched pair.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 113.1 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at to maximize frame rate?

A: For the highest frame rates, 1920x1080 Low settings yields an average of 343.8 FPS. If visual fidelity is a priority, 2560x1440 High settings still provides a very high 193 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as seen by a 49% FPS drop from 1080p. At 1080p Low, the CPU appears to limit the frame rate, as the FPS is capped around 343.8.

Q: How does this combo compare to an RTX 3090 setup?

A: According to the nearest rivals data, the RTX 5070 has a 0.6% higher average benchmark score than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, indicating they are essentially on par in performance.

Q: Does the 12 GB of VRAM in the RTX 5070 cause any issues in this game?

A: No, the data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate remains high at 113.1 FPS, which suggests the 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor for this title.

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this specific combination?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo ranks 313rd out of 1,626 tested combinations for Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 20% of all configs.