Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a fast-paced adventure that blends deep-sea exploration with sushi restaurant management, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shows a combination that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested settings. The measured results place this combo at rank 807 out of 1626 tested combinations, which puts it in the upper half of the database, though its performance relative to the top of the pack is more about consistency than raw dominance. With average frame rates ranging from 81.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 246.6 FPS at 1080p Low, the data indicates that this system is more than capable of handling the game's demands, but the specific bottlenecks and scaling patterns reveal where the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and the CPU's 20 cores come into play.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest recorded average is 246.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is a significant jump from the 160.9 FPS seen at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 81.6 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it represents a substantial decrease from the 1080p results.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 807 out of 1626 total combos, placing it in the 50th percentile of tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The i7-14700KF scores in the 96th percentile compared to all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104, indicating it is a high-end processor that is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5060 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a key specification for understanding how it handles texture-heavy scenes.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which explains its strong multi-core benchmark scores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of frame rate in Dave The Diver, and its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is a crucial factor in the observed performance. The GPU's boost clock of 2497 MHz and its 3840 shading units are directly responsible for the high average FPS numbers seen across the board. At 1080p Low, the GPU pushes 246.6 FPS, which suggests that the rendering workload is well within the card's capabilities. However, as resolution and settings increase, the demands on the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute units grow. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1080p sees a drop from 246.6 FPS to 160.9 FPS, a 35% reduction that highlights how the GPU's shading units are being taxed by higher-quality effects and textures.

At 4K, the RTX 5060's 128-bit memory bus becomes a more visible constraint. The bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient for the game, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity is the more likely bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 81.6, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the GPU is working near its limits to fill the larger frame buffer and manage the increased texture detail. The GPU's percentile ranking of 73rd among all GPUs, with an average score of 30109, places it in the mid-to-high range, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, is essentially tied with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the RTX 5060 is a solid but not class-leading performer for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals distinct patterns in where the system's performance limits lie. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 183.2 FPS, which drops to 136.5 FPS at 1440p High, a 25.5% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K High, the frame rate falls further to 89.7 FPS, a 34.3% reduction. This progressive decline is typical of a system where the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU, which ranks in the 96th percentile, is unlikely to be the constraint at any resolution, given its powerful 20-core, 28-thread configuration and high boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

The data suggests that the RTX 5060 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the absolute frame rate drop is steeper at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 246.6 FPS, but at 4K Low, it still manages 121.6 FPS, showing that even the lowest settings at 4K require significant GPU resources. The scaling between settings is also telling: at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS (121.6 vs 81.6), while at 1080p, that same difference is 85.7 FPS (246.6 vs 160.9). This narrower gap at 4K indicates that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling due to memory bandwidth or fill rate limitations, rather than being fully bound by shader complexity. For players targeting 4K, the data shows that High settings at 89.7 FPS is a better balance than Ultra at 81.6 FPS, as the incremental visual gain comes at a notable performance cost.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 807 out of 1626, this system sits just above the median for Dave The Diver performance. This ranking is influenced by the RTX 5060's position in the GPU hierarchy, where its average benchmark score of 30109 puts it in the 73rd percentile. The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier part with a 96th percentile ranking and an average score of 70104, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, with a deltaPct of 0. The slight performance edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, which has a deltaPct of -0.4, confirms that the i7-14700KF is not holding back the GPU.

The overall combo ranking suggests that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The RTX 5060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 570, which has a deltaPct of -0.2, indicating that the RTX 5060 is only marginally faster than a much older card in synthetic benchmarks. This relative weakness is reflected in the combo's mid-pack rank. In practical terms, the data shows that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra, where the 81.6 FPS result is still playable but not exceptional. The rank of 807 means that roughly half of the tested systems in the database deliver better performance, likely due to more powerful GPUs, but the i7-14700KF ensures that this combo will not be CPU-bound in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high: Low settings yield 246.6 FPS, Medium delivers 205.2 FPS, High reaches 183.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 160.9 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in settings costs roughly 20-40 FPS, with the largest gap between Low and Medium at 41.4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but with more pronounced drops. Low settings produce 184.9 FPS, Medium hits 155.8 FPS, High achieves 136.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 123 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61.9 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but still significant. At 3840x2160, the results indicate a more GPU-bound scenario: Low settings yield 121.6 FPS, Medium reaches 100.4 FPS, High manages 89.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 81.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 40 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is approaching its limits and that settings have less impact on performance than at lower resolutions.

The data also reveals that the jump from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 46.7 FPS (183.2 to 136.5), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is also 46.8 FPS (136.5 to 89.7). This consistency indicates a balanced scaling curve, but the absolute numbers show that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below 90 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for most players will be found at 1440p with High settings, which delivers 136.5 FPS. This configuration offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance, easily exceeding the 60 FPS threshold and providing headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p, Ultra settings at 160.9 FPS is the recommended choice for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it maintains a very smooth experience without sacrificing much detail. The data shows that the jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs only 22.3 FPS, which is a reasonable trade-off for the improved visuals.

For 4K users, the recommendation is to stick with High settings at 89.7 FPS rather than Ultra at 81.6 FPS. The 8.1 FPS difference is minor, but High settings will provide more consistent frame pacing, especially during underwater exploration scenes with dynamic lighting. Low settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the performance gains are minimal compared to Medium, and the visual downgrade is significant. The sweet spot for this combo is clearly Medium to High settings, where the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are used efficiently without hitting the memory ceiling. The data suggests that players should avoid Ultra at 4K to maintain a stable experience, but at 1080p and 1440p, Ultra is a viable option for those prioritizing image quality over maximum frame rates.