Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is an adventure title that, on this hardware pairing, proves remarkably forgiving. The data shows an Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivering exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the average FPS at 1080p High reaching 173 and even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintaining a playable 77 FPS. This combination sits at rank 1501 out of 2867 tested combos for this game, placing it comfortably in the upper half of all systems measured. The benchmark results indicate that this setup is not merely adequate but genuinely overqualified for the game's demands, offering headroom that allows users to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but has enough CPU headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 231 FPS, which drops to 174 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 117 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 49.4% reduction in FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 32.8% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings, with the 1080p-to-1440p transition typically costing around 25-28% of the frame rate, while the 1440p-to-4K transition costs an additional 33-35%.

What this scaling pattern indicates is that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become the limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel throughput demands increase dramatically. The GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the data shows a steeper performance cliff. For instance, at High settings, the 130 FPS at 1440p drops to 87 FPS at 4K, a 33% reduction. At Ultra settings, the 115 FPS at 1440p falls to 77 FPS at 4K, a 33% drop as well. This consistent pattern across all quality presets suggests that the GPU's raw compute capabilities, not memory bandwidth, are being taxed uniformly as resolution increases.

The CPU, with its 10 cores and 10 threads running at a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, shows no signs of becoming a limiting factor. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system still achieves 231 FPS, indicating that the processor can feed frames faster than the graphics card can render them. The data strongly suggests that users with 1080p or 1440p monitors will be entirely GPU-limited, while even at 4K the RTX 4060 remains the primary constraint. This is typical for a game like Dave The Diver, which does not appear to be CPU-intensive based on the scaling behavior observed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the visual experience versus performance trade-off. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 153 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1080p users, as the 20 FPS difference between Ultra and High (153 vs 173) is minimal in absolute terms, and the visual improvements from higher texture quality and shadow fidelity are likely worth the modest performance cost. The Medium preset at 194 FPS and Low at 231 FPS offer diminishing returns for most users, as the game already runs exceptionally smoothly at the highest settings.

For 1440p, the recommendation shifts slightly. Ultra runs at 115 FPS, which is still excellent for a 1440p display. The data shows that High settings at 130 FPS provide a 13% performance increase over Ultra, but this comes at the cost of reduced visual quality. Given that even the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate well above 100 FPS, users should feel confident selecting Ultra at 1440p. The Medium preset at 146 FPS and Low at 174 FPS are unnecessary compromises unless the user has a high-refresh-rate monitor (165Hz or higher) and wants to maximize frame rates above 144 FPS, which the data shows is achievable at Medium settings.

At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset runs at 77 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a playable experience, though users with VRR displays will have more headroom. High settings at 87 FPS offer a more comfortable margin, and this is the recommended preset for 4K users who prioritize smoothness. The Medium preset at 98 FPS and Low at 117 FPS are viable options for those who want to push beyond 100 FPS at 4K, but the visual degradation from dropping from High to Medium or Low may be noticeable. For most 4K users, High settings provide the best balance, as the 10 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is unlikely to be perceptible, while the 10 FPS loss from moving to Ultra is equally minor.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p Ultra settings with this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 153, which is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides an excellent experience for most users.

Q: Does this system maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 77 FPS. At 4K High, the average rises to 87 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 117 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 is statistically identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 (a delta of 0%). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% lower.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, placing it above the median but not in the top tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 0.2% higher in average benchmark performance.

Q: Can this system achieve over 200 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 231 FPS. At 1080p Medium, it achieves 194 FPS, which is close to but slightly below 200 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 83 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. The maximum FPS recorded at this setting is 112, giving a range of 29 FPS between minimum and maximum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 231 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in any configuration. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS, providing a wide margin above 144 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset averages 173 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 153 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a linear degradation of approximately 20 FPS per step, with Ultra being 33.8% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but drops predictably. The Low preset averages 174 FPS, which is 24.7% lower than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 146 FPS (min 124, max 168), representing a 24.7% reduction from 1080p Medium. The High preset averages 130 FPS, a 24.9% reduction, and the Ultra preset averages 115 FPS, a 24.8% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. This consistent percentage reduction across settings confirms that resolution scaling is uniform regardless of quality preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. The Low preset averages 117 FPS, which is 49.4% lower than 1080p Low and 32.8% lower than 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS, representing a 49.5% reduction from 1080p Medium. The High preset averages 87 FPS, a 49.7% reduction, and the Ultra preset averages 77 FPS, a 49.7% reduction from 1080p Ultra. The minimum FPS of 83 at 4K Medium is the lowest recorded minimum across all tests, but it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1501 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 52.4th percentile of all systems measured. This ranking is notably lower than what the raw FPS numbers might suggest, indicating that many other hardware combinations achieve even higher frame rates in this game. However, the ranking reflects the broader spectrum of systems tested, including those with significantly more powerful GPUs and CPUs.

The CPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs based on average benchmark scores, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentiles suggests that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing. The combo's rank in-game is likely constrained by the GPU's performance, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to support higher frame rates if the graphics card were more powerful. This is consistent with the resolution scaling data, which shows the system becoming increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases.

Compared to other systems in the benchmark database, this combo sits slightly above the middle of the pack for Dave The Diver specifically. The game appears to be relatively easy to run, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K Ultra, so many lower-tier systems can achieve playable performance. The rank of 1501 indicates that a significant number of combinations deliver higher average FPS, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can push even higher frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This processor, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors, provides significant computational headroom for Dave The Diver. The benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655, indicating strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4412 and multithread score of 30459 further confirm the CPU's capabilities.

In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the system achieves 231 FPS, which is likely close to the CPU's maximum frame delivery rate. However, given that the GPU is rated in the 61st percentile and the CPU in the 85th, the CPU has substantial headroom beyond what the RTX 4060 can utilize.

The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core help with game asset streaming and physics calculations, though Dave The Diver does not appear to be cache-sensitive based on the observed performance. The CPU's 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth) provide a solid foundation for gaming, though the game itself likely does not stress memory bandwidth heavily. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores nearly identically (delta 0%), suggesting that any modern mid-range processor would perform similarly in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Dave The Diver, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis. This GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, and is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units deliver 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is more than sufficient for this adventure title.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is a potential concern at 4K, where high-resolution textures can exceed this amount. However, the measured data shows no obvious signs of VRAM starvation, as the frame rates at 4K Ultra (77 FPS) are still comfortably playable. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, though Dave The Diver does not appear to use these features based on the benchmark results. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 61st percentile, which is mid-range territory.

The GPU's performance in this game is characterized by its ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, which suggests that Dave The Diver's graphics are not particularly demanding. The 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for the game's visual complexity. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks, which is negligible in real-world gaming. The RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM, while limited by modern standards, proves adequate for this title across all tested resolutions and settings.