Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

This combo ranks 1501st out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver, placing it just above the median of all tested systems. The pairing of Intel's Core Ultra 5 245 with NVIDIA's RTX 4060 produces a system that handles this adventure title comfortably across all tested resolutions, with frame rates that remain playable even at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1501 out of 2867 represents the 52nd percentile of all tested configurations in this game. This places the system slightly ahead of the typical tested combo, which is notable given that Dave The Diver is not an especially demanding title. The measured data shows this pairing delivering average frame rates from 77 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 231 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the combination sits in a performance tier capable of high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 4K.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 48995 places it at the 90th percentile among all tested processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (0.5% higher), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8% lower). The Core Ultra 5 245 sits within 1% of all four rivals, indicating it occupies a tightly contested performance band where no single processor holds a decisive lead.

The GPU, meanwhile, achieves an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all tested graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% lower). The RTX 4060's position here shows it clustering with older and integrated graphics solutions in synthetic benchmarks, though the measured game performance tells a different story.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, while memory operates at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip at TSMC's 5 nm process, the card packs 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution rises. The data shows the RTX 4060 maintaining a 77 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which indicates the card's 8 GB frame buffer and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game's visual demands at the highest settings. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to sustain the frame rates observed in the measured results.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS supports the game's rendering requirements, while its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support ensures compatibility with modern graphics features. The card's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this workload, as evidenced by the consistent frame times across all tested settings. The 240 mm dual-slot design with a 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU makes this a power-efficient option for the performance delivered.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to the system, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture processor, built on TSMC's 3 nm process, features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For Dave The Diver, the CPU's single-thread performance plays a critical role. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 indicates strong per-core capability, which translates to responsive gameplay in an adventure title that relies heavily on game logic and physics calculations. The multi-core score of 32924 in the same test shows substantial parallel processing headroom, though the game's measured frame rates suggest it does not fully utilize all 14 cores.

The processor's PassMark single-thread score of 4394 and multithread score of 38706 provide additional context for its capabilities. The data compression score of 400942 and encryption score of 30236 demonstrate strong general-purpose computing performance. At 1080p Low settings, where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck, the combo achieves 231 FPS, indicating the Core Ultra 5 245's 5.10 GHz boost clock effectively drives high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 231 FPS, Medium delivers 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 223, High reaches 173 FPS, and Ultra drops to 153 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra spans 78 FPS, showing that graphics settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 174 FPS, Medium delivers 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 168, High reaches 130 FPS, and Ultra drops to 115 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 59 FPS, indicating the GPU begins to exert more influence on performance as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium delivers 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112, High reaches 87 FPS, and Ultra drops to 77 FPS. The 40 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K represents the smallest relative spread across the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher pixel densities.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how this system's workload shifts between components. At High settings, the drop from 173 FPS at 1080p to 130 FPS at 1440p represents a 25% reduction, while the further drop to 87 FPS at 4K represents a 50% reduction from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly taxed as resolution increases.

For Medium settings, the progression from 194 FPS at 1080p to 146 FPS at 1440p to 98 FPS at 4K shows a consistent scaling pattern. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings also scale predictably: 165 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. This consistency suggests the combo maintains stable performance without unexpected bottlenecks at any resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling from 231 FPS at 1080p to 174 FPS at 1440p to 117 FPS at 4K demonstrates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU still faces a significant workload increase at higher resolutions. The Ultra settings curve, moving from 153 FPS at 1080p to 115 FPS at 1440p to 77 FPS at 4K, shows the steepest proportional decline, indicating that Ultra settings push the GPU hardest relative to the CPU at all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p, the data shows that High settings at 173 FPS provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The jump to Ultra at 153 FPS represents a 12% performance cost for the highest visual fidelity, which may be worthwhile for players with high refresh rate monitors. Medium at 194 FPS offers the best frame rate headroom for competitive play, though the visual difference between Medium and High is typically more noticeable than between High and Ultra.

At 1440p, High settings at 130 FPS deliver the most balanced experience, with Ultra at 115 FPS still providing smooth gameplay. The 15 FPS difference between these settings suggests that players prioritizing visual quality can comfortably select Ultra without sacrificing playability. Medium at 146 FPS remains an option for those seeking higher frame rates, though the diminishing returns from High to Ultra become more apparent at this resolution.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that High settings at 87 FPS provide the best experience, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra at 77 FPS remains playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 98 FPS and Low at 117 FPS demonstrate that this combo can handle 4K gaming across all settings, though the visual trade-offs at lower presets become more significant at this resolution. The minimum frame rate of 83 FPS at 4K Medium settings indicates the system maintains stable performance even during demanding moments.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings in Dave The Diver?

A: The system achieves an average of 77 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though it represents the lowest performance point among all tested configurations.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 130 FPS average, providing the best balance between visual quality and frame rate. Ultra at 115 FPS remains viable, while Medium at 146 FPS offers higher frame rates at a visual cost.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 on average benchmarks, sitting within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The combo delivers 194 FPS average at 1920x1080 Medium settings, with minimum frame rates of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS, indicating consistent performance suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured data shows no performance degradation from VRAM limitations, with the GPU maintaining 77 FPS at 4K Ultra and 117 FPS at 4K Low, indicating the 8 GB frame buffer handles this game's requirements across all tested settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile with an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it within 1% of the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), AMD Radeon 780M (17588), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509).