Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 lands at rank 762 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing this configuration in the upper-middle tier of all systems evaluated for this game. This position reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors (93rd) is substantially higher than the GPU's percentile standing (73rd among all GPUs), suggesting the graphics card is the primary constraint in this matchup. The overall combo position implies that while this system will handle the game comfortably at most settings, it is not among the elite performers in the database for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 762 of 1626 combos, this system sits just below the median of tested configurations, which is notable given the hardware involved. The Intel Core i5-14600KF demonstrates strong synthetic performance with an average benchmark score of 49367, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The RTX 5060, meanwhile, posts an average benchmark score of 30109, which puts it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentile figures is telling: the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver in this game, making the graphics card the limiting factor for frame rates.

The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% higher average score), the AMD EPYC 4345P (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% higher), indicating the 14600KF is tightly clustered with these processors in raw compute. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT matches the RTX 5060 exactly (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 570 is 0.2% lower and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.5% higher. This near-identical performance envelope for the GPU suggests that the RTX 5060's ranking in Dave The Diver is driven more by the game's modest requirements than by any GPU deficiency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates between a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 compute reaches 19.18 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance matching at 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1). With 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, the RTX 5060 is a capable mid-range graphics processor built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture at a 5 nm process node from TSMC.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role becomes apparent when examining the measured FPS across all resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the card produces 163.9 FPS average, which is respectable but not exceptional. The fact that the RTX 5060's nearest rival, the RX 7700 XT, scores identically in synthetic benchmarks (0% delta) suggests that any frame rate differences in this game would stem from driver optimization or game-specific factors rather than raw hardware capability. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting given Dave The Diver's visual style — the game's pixel-art aesthetic with modern lighting effects appears well within the card's memory budget at all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 183.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 137 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 92.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 25.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 32.3% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, which indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed at higher resolutions while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant.

The Low settings preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling: 242.5 FPS at 1080p drops to 185.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 122.6 FPS at 4K. This steeper drop-off at Low settings suggests that when graphical load is minimal, the system is still constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions rather than being CPU-limited. Conversely, the Ultra preset shows the smallest relative drop from 1080p (163.9 FPS) to 1440p (122.5 FPS), but the largest absolute drop to 4K (83 FPS). This pattern implies that at Ultra settings, the GPU is working near its limits even at 1080p, and the additional pixel count at 4K pushes it further into diminishing returns territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 delivers 242.5 FPS on Low settings, 205.8 FPS on Medium, 183.8 FPS on High, and 163.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the highest quality preset, the system maintains well above 144 Hz refresh rates, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 78.6 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 185.5 FPS (Low), 155.9 FPS (Medium), 137 FPS (High), and 122.5 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 23.5% at Low to 25.3% at Ultra, demonstrating a consistent resolution penalty across all settings. At 1440p Ultra, the system still clears 120 FPS, which remains excellent for most gaming scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become 122.6 FPS (Low), 105.6 FPS (Medium), 92.8 FPS (High), and 83 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, yet it remains above 60 FPS, indicating that this combo can handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver even at maximum quality. The scaling from 1440p to 4K costs between 32.2% (Low) and 33.9% (Ultra) of the frame rate, which is a significant but expected penalty for quadrupling the pixel count.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at Ultra settings delivers 122.5 FPS, which balances visual quality with high refresh rates. At 4K Ultra, the system still achieves 83 FPS, so 4K is viable for 60 Hz displays.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT matches the RTX 5060 exactly with a 0% delta in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 570 is 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.5% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile while the GPU ranks in the 73rd, and frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: The measured 4K results show playable frame rates across all settings (83 FPS at Ultra), indicating that 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient for Dave The Diver at this resolution.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with High settings is 183.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end gaming monitors.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The frame rate drops from 163.9 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 4K, representing a 49.4% reduction in average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 242.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or extremely high-refresh displays. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p still provides 163.9 FPS, making it the better choice for most users who want the best visual experience without sacrificing fluidity. The difference between Medium (205.8 FPS) and High (183.8 FPS) at 1080p is relatively modest, suggesting that the High preset offers a strong balance of quality and performance.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset's 122.5 FPS is the recommended choice for quality-focused players, as it remains well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 137 FPS offers a small performance boost with minor visual trade-offs. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 105.6 FPS provides the best experience, as it maintains triple-digit frame rates while the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS. Players with 60 Hz 4K displays can confidently use Ultra settings, but those with higher refresh panels should consider Medium or High.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF features 14 cores and 20 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and its 125 W TDP is modest for a 14-core desktop part. The CPU's synthetic results are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 32889, single-core reaches 4643, and Geekbench multicore hits 15636.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across settings at each resolution. The 14600KF's high single-thread performance (4643 in Cinebench R23) likely handles the game's simulation and AI logic without bottlenecking the RTX 5060. The nearest CPU rivals — the 14600K (0.4% higher), EPYC 4345P (0.5% lower), and Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% higher) — all deliver nearly identical average scores, meaning any of these processors would produce similar results in this game. The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this processor is not the limiting component in this combo; the RTX 5060's 73rd percentile GPU ranking is the more constrained element.