Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver — Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

This combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Dave The Diver, with the RTX 4060 proving more than sufficient for this adventure title at every tested resolution. The pairing ranks in the 52nd percentile of all tested combos (1501st of 2867), yet the measured performance shows no practical weakness: even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS stays above 75, making this a highly capable setup for the game's demands.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 153 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest result at 1080p but still far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46,062 on average, placing it within 0.2% of both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098). It sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666, a difference of just 0.2%.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 77 (Ultra) to 117 (Low). Even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS, with the Medium preset showing a minimum of 83 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset shows the largest performance gap between resolutions?

A: The Low preset shows the widest spread: from 231 FPS at 1080p down to 117 FPS at 4K, a difference of 114 FPS. The Ultra preset shows a smaller gap, dropping from 153 FPS at 1080p to 77 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its TDP is rated at 65 W.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 brings substantial processing headroom to Dave The Diver, though the game's demands are modest relative to what this CPU offers. With 14 cores and 14 threads operating at a 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost, the processor ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs — a strong position that indicates significant headroom for both gaming and multitasking.

The CPU's architecture, Arrow Lake-S on a 3 nm TSMC process, delivers strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,085 and a multi-core score of 14,769. These numbers suggest the processor can handle the physics and AI calculations in Dave The Diver without becoming a bottleneck, even when the GPU is pushing high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Data from Passmark tests further illustrates the CPU's balanced capabilities: the multithread score of 37,816 and single-thread score of 4,516 reflect a processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency for game logic and world simulation.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030 average, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098 average, 0.1% ahead). The performance deltas are tiny, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical experiences in Dave The Diver. The Core Ultra 5 235's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (102.4 GB/s bandwidth) round out a package that pairs well with a mid-range GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Dave The Diver, and the measured results show it handles this game with ease across all tested configurations. Based on the AD107 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process, the GPU carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz (base 1830 MHz) helps sustain high frame rates, while its 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units process the game's pixel and texture workloads efficiently. The 48 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s, which is more than adequate for the art style and resolution targets of Dave The Diver.

In the broader GPU landscape, the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666 — a 0.2% difference that places the two within statistical noise. The integrated AMD Radeon 780M scores 17,588 (0.3% behind), suggesting that integrated graphics are approaching the RTX 4060's performance level in synthetic tests, though the dedicated GPU's dedicated 8 GB VRAM and higher sustained clocks give it an edge in real gaming scenarios.

The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensure compatibility with modern rendering techniques. With a TDP of 115 W and a suggested 300 W PSU, the card is efficient enough for most desktop builds, and its dual-slot design with a 240 mm length fits standard mid-tower cases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets reveals a consistent pattern: Dave The Diver runs exceptionally well on this hardware, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and quality settings increase.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 231 FPS average
• Medium: 194 FPS average (minimum 165, maximum 223)
• High: 173 FPS average
• Ultra: 153 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 146 FPS average (minimum 124, maximum 168)
• High: 130 FPS average
• Ultra: 115 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 117 FPS average
• Medium: 98 FPS average (minimum 83, maximum 112)
• High: 87 FPS average
• Ultra: 77 FPS average

The performance scaling between presets is consistent: moving from Low to Ultra at any given resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate. At 1080p, the drop from 231 FPS (Low) to 153 FPS (Ultra) represents a 78 FPS reduction. At 4K, the same preset change reduces performance from 117 FPS to 77 FPS, a 40 FPS gap.

Resolution scaling follows a similar pattern. At Ultra settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 153 to 115 FPS, and further to 77 FPS at 4K. This represents a 50% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the highest quality preset — a moderate cost that reflects the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with reported minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum of 165 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter even in busy underwater scenes. The 4K Medium minimum of 83 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the maximum of 112 FPS indicates headroom for occasional frame spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + RTX 4060 combination ranks 1501st out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This mid-pack ranking might seem surprising given the high frame rates measured, but it reflects the fact that many higher-tier GPU and CPU pairings achieve even higher FPS in this relatively undemanding game.

The ranking position is influenced by the CPU's 89th percentile standing and the GPU's 61st percentile standing. The combination of a strong processor with a mid-range graphics card produces a system that performs well but doesn't reach the top tier of tested configurations, where flagship GPUs push frame rates into the hundreds at 4K.

Relative to other combos, this pairing offers a balanced profile: the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, and the GPU provides sufficient power for smooth gameplay at all tested settings. The gap between this combo's 77 FPS at 4K Ultra and the top-ranked systems is not a practical concern, as the game remains highly playable.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-13900HX — would perform nearly identically in this game, as would the AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 (both within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 235's average score). The GPU's position relative to the Radeon 780M integrated graphics suggests that pairing the Core Ultra 5 235 with a higher-tier discrete GPU would yield better rankings, though the current setup already delivers excellent gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display resolution and refresh rate priorities.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 153 FPS average is the clear recommendation. This frame rate exceeds the refresh rate of most 144 Hz monitors, and the visual quality improvements over High (173 FPS) are worth the 20 FPS trade-off. Players with 240 Hz displays might prefer the High preset at 173 FPS, which still provides excellent visual fidelity while approaching the higher refresh ceiling.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 115 FPS average, which remains above 100 FPS and provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 130 FPS offers a slightly better margin above 120 Hz, but the visual difference between High and Ultra in this game is modest. The Medium preset at 146 FPS is the best choice for players with 144 Hz monitors who want to ensure no frame drops below the refresh rate.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 98 FPS average (with an 83 FPS minimum) is the sweet spot. This configuration maintains frame rates above 80 FPS even in demanding scenes, while the High preset at 87 FPS and Ultra at 77 FPS remain playable but offer less headroom. The Low preset at 117 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual compromises outweigh the performance gain at this resolution.

The data shows that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with the 1080p Medium configuration (194 FPS) offering a substantial margin above display refresh rates and the 4K Medium configuration (98 FPS) maintaining smooth gameplay. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity should not hesitate to use Ultra at any resolution, as even the 4K Ultra result of 77 FPS exceeds the standard 60 FPS target.