Dave The Diver

Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — this pairing is built on the new Arrow Lake and Blackwell architectures, respectively, and the benchmark results for Dave The Diver are in. This combination lands at rank 1639 out of 3710 tested combos in the game, placing it in the upper half of the field. The data suggests a system that is well balanced for this specific title, with the processor holding its own against near rivals in synthetic tests while the graphics card demonstrates practical capability in the measured frame rates.

The benchmark rows show that this combination is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and the CPU's 20 cores paint a picture of a modern system, but the actual measured FPS figures are the ones that matter. The results indicate a system that can exceed 200 frames per second at 1080p at lower settings and remains above 80 frames per second even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo lands at rank 1639 out of 3710 tested combinations. That is the 46th percentile, meaning it outperforms more than half of all tested systems. The rank is a composite score reflecting the measured FPS across all presets and resolutions, and for "Dave the Diver" specifically, the ranking shows that this hardware is a solid middle-ground performer, not quite a top-tier gaming rig but a significant step above many mainstream setups.

This rank should be read in context with the CPU and GPU's individual benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 265 sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, which is exceptionally high for a desktop processor. That suggests the processor is doing its part in feeding the GPU. The RTX 5060, by contrast, sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. This discrepancy points to the GPU as the limiting component within this pairing, even though its benchmark score is still respectable. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra — 82 frames per second — is a clear indicator of that GPU-bound scenario, as the frame rate does not drop to levels that would suggest a CPU limitation at the higher resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are a set of AMD EPYC server chips. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores an average of 64640 points, which is within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823 points) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202 points). These are extremely close margins, indicating that the Intel processor's performance is nearly identical to a range of high-core-count server chips. This is a notable result for a desktop chip, but for "Dave the Diver" it's the GPU that determines the frame rates.

The GPU's own nearest rivals, on the other hand, are a mix of integrated graphics and older discrete cards. The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 26331, which is 0.3% below an AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and 0.8% below an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553). It is 1.2% ahead of an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011). This is a significant finding: in pure synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5060 is closely matched with a high-end integrated GPU and a few mid-range discrete cards from prior generations. However, the measured FPS in "Dave the Diver" shows that it can still deliver high frame rates, indicating the game is not super demanding. These rival comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not game FPS, so the actual in-game performance difference is smaller.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides measured FPS for three resolutions, each with four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The best experience per the measured rows is a matter of balancing frame rate against visual quality, but the data clearly indicates at 1080p, the Ultra preset is the sweet spot.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 163 FPS. The High preset is 184 FPS, Medium is 207 FPS, and Low is 247 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is 21 FPS, while the gap between High and Medium is 23 FPS. The Ultra preset is still over 163 FPS, which is far above the typical 60 FPS target, so the visual quality gain from Ultra over High comes at a low cost of frame rate. The data would suggest that at 1080p, a user can select the Ultra preset for the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 123 FPS. That is still a very smooth experience, but the gap between Ultra and High is 16 FPS (123 vs 139). The Medium preset is 155 FPS. For a high-refresh-rate monitor, the Medium preset at 1440p could be the better choice if the user wants to exceed the 144 FPS mark. The High preset at 1440p is still a great option, delivering 139 FPS.

At 4K, the story changes. The Ultra preset is 82 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the High preset is 93 FPS, and the Medium preset is 104 FPS. The Low preset at 4K is 124 FPS. Given that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, the Medium preset at 4K gives the best balance. It delivers 104 FPS, which is a 22 FPS increase over the High preset, and it still has the minimum FPS of 89, which is above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 4K is 124 FPS, but the visual quality drop might not be worth the extra 20 FPS over Medium.

If the target is a consistent 60 FPS, any preset at any resolution works. For the highest visual quality, the Ultra preset at 1080p is the best choice, and the High preset at 1440p is also a strong pick. The Medium preset at 4K is the best way to get a high frame rate at 4K without dipping below 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data traces a clear curve across the three resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS across the four presets is 207 (the average of 247, 207, 184, and 163). At 1440p, the average is 155. At 4K, the average is 104. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 25% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K is a 33% reduction. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 50%.

The scaling is not perfectly linear, and the data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 20 cores and high single-thread performance (as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960) are more than enough to keep up with the frame times at these resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are the likely bottlenecks, especially at 4K where the higher pixel count requires more memory bandwidth.

The frame rate scaling shows that the GPU's load is increasing with resolution, as expected. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is smaller than the 1440p to 4K drop indicates that the GPU is still able to handle the load at 1440p but starts to struggle at 4K. At 4K, the GPU is likely memory-bound, as the 448 GB/s bandwidth is not sufficient to feed the 3840x2160 resolution at the highest settings.

The CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario. The Core Ultra 7 265's 20 threads and 5.3 GHz boost clock are more than capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions. The data shows that the frame rate drops are consistent with a GPU-limited scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 163 at 1080p with the Ultra preset. The minimum and maximum frames are not listed, but the average is above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 have enough VRAM for 4K?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields 82 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 104 FPS. The data suggests that 8 GB is sufficient for the tested presets, but the card is not a 4K Ultra powerhouse.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, while the AMD EPYC 4464P has 64823. The Core Ultra 7 265 is 0.3% behind the EPYC in these tests. This is a negligible difference.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database?

A: It ranks 1639th out of 3710 tested combos for "Dave The Diver.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS is 132 at 1440p with the Medium preset. The maximum is 179, and the average is 155.

**Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 4K?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rates drop consistently with the GPU's load, and the CPU's performance is more than sufficient.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 is the primary component for rendering "Dave The Diver". It is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 20 cores, but the key specs are its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, 128-bit bus, and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is 2497 MHz. The card has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs.

The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is a double-edged sword. It is a modern type of VRAM, but the 128-bit bus is relatively narrow. The memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s is decent, but it is the limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (82 FPS) shows that the GPU is keeping pace, but the 8 GB capacity is not at the limit, as the Medium preset at 4K uses less memory and yields 104 FPS.

The GPU's Vulkan score is 113321 and its OpenCL score is 112787 in the Geekbench tests, which reflects its compute capability. The Passmark DirectX 11 score is 200, and the DirectX 12 score is 77, which are relatively low, but those tests are not representative of the game's performance. The game uses a DirectX 12 Ultimate API, which the GPU supports.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon 860M (a 0.3% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (0.8%). All of these are within 1% of the RTX 5060's average score, which reflects the GPU's performance. However, these rivals have different memory configurations and architectures, so the in-game performance may vary.

The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate scaling confirms. The CPU's 20 cores are more than enough to feed the GPU, so the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are the limiting factors at high resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is not limited, and the frame rates are high.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3nm TSMC process. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It has 30 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

The CPU's performance in the game is not a bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p High (184 FPS) and 1440p High (139 FPS) show that the CPU can deliver high frame rates. The CPU's Cinebench scores are strong: the R23 multi-core score is 42216, and the single-core score is 5960. These scores indicate a very capable processor for gaming.

The CPU's single-thread performance is crucial for games, and the 5.3 GHz boost clock is likely the key factor. The data shows that the CPU is not limiting the GPU at any resolution, as the frame rate scaling with the GPU is consistent with the GPU's load. The CPU's 20 cores do not have hyper-threading, so the thread count equals the core count, but for a game that is not heavily multi-threaded, this is sufficient.

The Core Ultra 7 265's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% lower score), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (0.7% lower). These are all very close in score, but the EPYC chips are server-class with different memory configurations. The Core Ultra 7 265 is a desktop processor with a high single-thread speed, which is more relevant for this game.

The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. The GPU is the limiting component at 4K, and the CPU is more than capable of delivering high frame rates at all tested resolutions. The 20 cores and 5.3 GHz boost clock provide a solid foundation for the RTX 5060.

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