Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is an Adventure title that places relatively modest demands on hardware, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 confirm this. The data shows a system capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as settings and pixel counts increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures, the role of each component, and how this specific combination ranks against other tested configurations in the database.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 231 FPS, which is exceptionally high and well beyond the refresh rate of most displays. The High preset at 173 FPS remains far above the 144Hz threshold, making it a strong choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset at 194 FPS sits between these two, but the High preset offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a 39 FPS deficit versus Low but a substantial improvement in image quality. Ultra at 153 FPS is still playable and represents a 20 FPS drop from High, suggesting that High is the sweet spot for 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts slightly. High produces 130 FPS, which is still very smooth and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Low at 174 FPS and Medium at 146 FPS both exceed the 144Hz mark, but High at 130 FPS is close enough that the visual gains likely justify the small performance cost. Ultra at 115 FPS remains above 60 FPS, but the 15 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution makes High the more sensible default. For users with 1440p 144Hz displays, Medium or High would be the recommended presets.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes more dramatically. High delivers 87 FPS, which is solid for 4K gaming and comfortably above the 60 FPS standard. Medium at 98 FPS and Low at 117 FPS both offer higher frame rates, but the visual degradation from High to Medium or Low may be noticeable on a large 4K display. Ultra at 77 FPS is still playable but represents a 10 FPS drop from High. The data suggests that High is the best experience at 4K, balancing a 60+ FPS average with acceptable visual quality. Overall, the High preset appears to be the most consistent recommendation across all three resolutions, offering the best compromise between frame rate and graphical fidelity for this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, which are the clock figures that drive the frame rates seen in the measured data. The memory runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed. These specifications place the RTX 4060 in the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating it is a mid-range performer.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU appears to be the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, ranging from 153 FPS at Ultra to 231 FPS at Low, which suggests the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution. However, at 4K, the average FPS drops to between 77 and 117 depending on settings, showing that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 4K High, and the memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s helps maintain consistent throughput.

The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7790, AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460, with average benchmark scores within a narrow range. The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average, which is 0.2% lower than the HD 7790’s 17666, but 0.3% higher than the Radeon 780M’s 17588. This tight grouping shows that the RTX 4060’s synthetic benchmark performance is comparable to older and integrated solutions, but in real-world gaming, its advantages in modern APIs and driver optimizations are evident from the measured FPS figures.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1501 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all configurations, indicating it performs slightly above the median for this game. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-core capabilities and the GPU’s mid-range gaming performance. The system is not at the top tier, but it is comfortably in the upper half, which aligns with the measured frame rates that are playable even at 4K.

Comparatively, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. This is a high-performing processor, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 4464P at 64823 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at 64438 (0.3% lower), the AMD EPYC 7343 at 64202 (0.7% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9124 at 65104 (0.7% higher). The CPU’s strong performance does not translate into a top-tier gaming rank because the RTX 4060, which sits in the 61st percentile among GPUs, becomes the bottleneck in this title.

The combo rank of 1501 out of 2867 suggests that many other pairings with faster GPUs or more balanced configurations outperform this setup in Dave The Diver. However, the measured FPS data shows that this rank does not imply poor playability. At 1440p High, the system achieves 130 FPS, and at 4K High, it maintains 87 FPS, both of which are smooth experiences. The rank is reflective of the hardware’s overall capabilities relative to other tested combos, not a measure of whether the game is enjoyable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values are consistently high across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 231 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this resolution. Medium follows at 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but no severe dips. High achieves 173 FPS, and Ultra drops to 153 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS, which is substantial but leaves even the Ultra preset well above typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low produces 174 FPS, Medium averages 146 FPS with a range of 124 to 168 FPS, High achieves 130 FPS, and Ultra reaches 115 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of additional pixels. The Medium preset’s minimum of 124 FPS still ensures a smooth experience, and even Ultra’s 115 FPS is suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more noticeably. Low delivers 117 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, High achieves 87 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 40 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across resolutions, but the relative drop is significant. The Medium preset’s minimum of 83 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for 4K, while High at 87 FPS offers a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear trend in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 173 at 1080p to 130 at 1440p, a 25% reduction, and then to 87 at 4K, a further 33% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more limiting as resolution increases. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth and compute power are stretched, leading to lower frame rates.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but less severe. The average FPS goes from 231 at 1080p to 174 at 1440p, a 25% drop, and then to 117 at 4K, a 33% drop. This pattern suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rates remain high even at 4K Low. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller differences between resolutions, but the consistent percentage drops point to the GPU as the primary constraint.

The transition from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings shows a reduction from 194 FPS to 98 FPS, a 49% decrease, while the Ultra preset falls from 153 FPS to 77 FPS, a 50% decrease. This consistent halving of performance when quadrupling the pixel count indicates that the system is scaling as expected for a mid-range GPU. The CPU’s high core count and clock speeds are not being fully utilized at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s limitations become apparent at 4K, making it the decisive component in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest average FPS is 231, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1501 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver.

Q: Is the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 87 FPS at 3840x2160 High settings, indicating that 8 GB is enough for smooth 4K gameplay in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4060 and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790’s 17666.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 have?

A: The processor has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 124, with an average of 146 and a maximum of 168.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, along with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. These specifications place it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64438 (0.3% lower).

In Dave The Diver, the CPU’s role is less prominent than the GPU’s due to the game’s relatively light processing demands. The measured frame rates at 1080p, where the CPU typically has more influence, are extremely high across all settings, ranging from 153 to 231 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset delivers well over 100 FPS. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and the large L3 cache help ensure smooth frame delivery, particularly in scenes with many on-screen elements.

The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, confirms its strength, but this does not directly translate to gaming performance in Dave The Diver. The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, suggesting that the CPU’s capabilities are sufficient for this title. The 20 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for the game’s workload, and the lack of hyperthreading does not appear to impact performance, as frame rates remain high even at 4K. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the RTX 4060 determines the final frame rates in this adventure game.