Dave The Diver

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1639 out of 3710 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 56th percentile of all system configurations. This is a solid mid-pack result, indicating that while this combo is not at the extreme high end, it delivers performance that comfortably exceeds the median tested system.

Looking at the component-level benchmarks, the CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests in the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards. The disparity between these two percentile rankings suggests the RTX 5060 is the more limiting factor in this pairing, though the overall combo rank benefits from the strong CPU foundation. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings confirm this is a capable configuration for Dave The Diver, with no result dropping below the 82 FPS average seen at 4K Ultra settings.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K brings substantial processing power to this combination. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the CPU provides ample parallelism for game logic, physics, and background tasks. The base clock of 3.40 GHz can boost up to 5.40 GHz, allowing the processor to scale its performance dynamically based on workload demands. This Raptor Lake architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, includes a 30 MB shared L3 cache alongside 2 MB per-core L2 cache, which helps reduce memory latency during gameplay.

Benchmark results for this CPU are strong across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30745 in multi-core and 2116 in single-core tests. The Geekbench results show 19429 multi-core and 2529 single-core scores. These numbers place the i7-13700K at 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a near-tie: it sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971) and 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022), while edging out the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5% each (both at 46654 and 46653 respectively).

For Dave The Diver specifically, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. This is an adventure game that does not heavily stress multi-core processors, so the 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and the Cinebench R15 single-core result of 303 indicate strong responsiveness for the game's main thread. The 16-core configuration also ensures that any background processes or streaming workloads do not interfere with gameplay, contributing to consistent frame delivery across all measured settings.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the graphical workhorse in this pairing. Based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and built on TSMC's 5 nm process, this GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines provide the raw throughput needed for modern game rendering. With a base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2497 MHz, the GPU delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

The RTX 5060 achieves a 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 both score 26401 and 26421 respectively (0.3% above the 5060), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.8% above) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% below). This indicates the RTX 5060 trades blows with previous-generation mid-range cards and current integrated graphics solutions, though its feature set and memory technology are more modern.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's art style and scene complexity do not demand excessive memory. The 448 GB/s memory bandwidth helps maintain texture streaming performance, particularly in the underwater environments that feature varied marine life and dynamic lighting. The GPU's 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores provide headroom for enhanced visual effects, though the measured data in this pack does not include ray-traced scenarios.

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU+GPU combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The combo ranks 1639 out of 3710 tested configurations, placing it in the 56th percentile of all system combinations.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900's 46971 score.

Q: What is the RTX 5060's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 155 FPS, with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU score higher in their respective percentile rankings?

A: The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the boost clock of the i7-13700K?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, up from its 3.40 GHz base clock.

# Resolution Scaling

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how this combo scales with pixel count. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 184 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 139 FPS, a 24.5% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 93 FPS, representing a 49.5% drop from 1080p and a 33.1% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as resolution rises, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed frames.

The Low settings results show a similar trend: 247 FPS at 1080p, 186 FPS at 1440p (24.7% lower), and 124 FPS at 4K (49.8% lower than 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound. At the highest end, Ultra settings produce 163 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p (24.5% lower), and 82 FPS at 4K (49.7% lower). The near-identical percentage drops across all settings reinforce that the GPU's rendering throughput, not CPU limitations or memory bandwidth constraints, dictates the resolution scaling behavior.

The 4K results remain playable across all settings, with even the lowest Ultra average of 82 FPS staying above typical 60 FPS thresholds. This indicates the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth suffice for this game at 4K, though the margins tighten compared to lower resolutions. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should consider Medium settings (104 FPS) as the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on settings optimization for Dave The Diver. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 247 FPS average, which is likely unnecessary for most displays. Medium settings provide 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 FPS, offering excellent smoothness while improving visual fidelity over Low. High settings reduce the average to 184 FPS, still well above 144 Hz displays. Ultra drops to 163 FPS, which remains highly playable and represents the best visual quality option at this resolution.

For 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 155 FPS average with a 132 FPS minimum, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings deliver 139 FPS, still smooth for most gaming displays. Ultra runs at 123 FPS, which is acceptable but begins to approach the threshold where frame pacing variations might become noticeable on 144 Hz panels. Low at 186 FPS provides maximum headroom for competitive play or capture scenarios.

At 4K, the recommended setting is Medium, producing 104 FPS average with a 89 FPS minimum and 120 FPS maximum. This configuration maintains smooth gameplay while providing reasonable visual quality. High settings at 93 FPS are also viable for players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate. Ultra at 82 FPS remains playable but represents the edge of comfort for this GPU at 4K. Low at 124 FPS is the best choice if frame rate is the absolute priority, though the visual trade-offs may not be worth the 20 FPS gain over Medium.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Dave The Diver is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 247 FPS average
• Medium: 207 FPS average, 176 FPS minimum, 238 FPS maximum
• High: 184 FPS average
• Ultra: 163 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 186 FPS average
• Medium: 155 FPS average, 132 FPS minimum, 179 FPS maximum
• High: 139 FPS average
• Ultra: 123 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 104 FPS average, 89 FPS minimum, 120 FPS maximum
• High: 93 FPS average
• Ultra: 82 FPS average

The pattern across all resolutions shows a consistent step-down from Low to Medium to High to Ultra. The Medium settings are the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum frame values, showing a spread of 62 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variance. The 1080p Low result of 247 FPS is the highest measured value, while 4K Ultra at 82 FPS is the lowest average. All configurations exceed 60 FPS, confirming this combo provides a playable experience across every tested setting and resolution combination.