Dave The Diver

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Dave The Diver with the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 235.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Ultra drops this to 176.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 25%. The jump to 3840x2160 at Ultra further reduces performance to 116.9 FPS, which is about 50% of the 1080p result. This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER remains the primary driver of performance across all resolutions, as the frame rate drops are consistent with increased pixel throughput demands.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The 1080p Low preset achieves 352.4 FPS, while 1440p Low hits 269 FPS and 4K Low reaches 181.5 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 48%, nearly identical to the Ultra preset drop. This consistency suggests the game's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any tested setting level.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (352.4 FPS) and Ultra (235.5 FPS) is 116.9 FPS. At 4K, that gap shrinks to 64.6 FPS (181.5 vs 116.9). This is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation at higher resolutions, where the absolute cost of each frame increases and settings-based differences become relatively smaller. The i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested configurations, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low where CPU load would be most pronounced.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 352.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo delivers 116.9 FPS, which is roughly half of the 235.5 FPS seen at 1920x1080 Ultra. This represents a 50.4% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the limiting factor in this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates a GPU-bound scenario. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution, and the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration does not appear to create a bottleneck, as even at 1080p Low the combo reaches 352.4 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 254th out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations.

Q: Does the game benefit more from CPU or GPU upgrades based on this data?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary driver. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are more relevant to performance than the CPU's specifications, given the consistent scaling pattern.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 116.9, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still well above typical 60 FPS targets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER plays a central role in Dave The Diver's performance profile. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for the game's visual demands, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz contribute to its raw throughput, which translates to the high frame rates observed across all settings.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process, includes 7168 shading units and 56 RT cores. While Dave The Diver is not a ray-tracing-heavy title, the GPU's compute capabilities (35.48 TFLOPS FP32) ensure that even the Ultra preset at 4K maintains an average of 116.9 FPS. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs handle the pixel and texture processing necessary for the game's art style, which appears to be well-optimized given the performance levels.

The fact that the combo achieves 352.4 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions and settings. This points to potential headroom for higher refresh rate displays, but the CPU's 4-core design may eventually become a limiting factor if frame rates were pushed further. However, based on the measured data, the RTX 4070 SUPER consistently delivers frame rates well above 100 FPS even at the most demanding configuration tested (4K Ultra), making it the clear performance anchor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 352.4 FPS, Medium drops to 298 FPS, High reaches 267.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 235.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 116.9 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution. All results exceed 200 FPS, indicating that 1080p is well within the GPU's comfort zone.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction. Low settings yield 269 FPS, Medium produces 225.4 FPS, High hits 202.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 176.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 92.4 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at this resolution. Every result still exceeds 170 FPS, making 1440p an excellent choice for high refresh rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, performance remains playable but begins to approach more moderate levels. Low settings deliver 181.5 FPS, Medium achieves 147.7 FPS, High produces 134.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116.9 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is now 64.6 FPS. Even at the most demanding setting, the combo maintains an average above 115 FPS, which is a strong result for 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 254th out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the combo in the top 15.6% of all configurations, a strong showing given the CPU's budget-oriented positioning. The CPU itself performs at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (score 13534, delta -0.1%), Intel Core i7-1250U (score 13462, delta 0.4%), Intel Core i3-10105 (score 13430, delta 0.6%), and Intel Core i7-7700K (score 13280, delta 1.8%). These deltas are all within 2%, indicating the i3-12100F is competitive with much higher-tier CPUs in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU performs at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (score 42653, delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (score 42723, delta -0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 580X (score 41991, delta 1.4%), and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (score 41897, delta 1.6%). The RTX 4070 SUPER's score is within 1.6% of these rivals, showing it is well-positioned in the GPU hierarchy.

The combination's rank in Dave The Diver suggests that the game is not particularly demanding on the CPU, allowing the RTX 4070 SUPER to shine. The 4-core/8-thread processor, with its 12 MB of L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock, provides sufficient single-thread performance for this title. This is corroborated by the game's genre (Adventure) and the high frame rates achieved across all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the High preset (267.4 FPS) is recommended over Ultra (235.5 FPS), as the difference of 31.9 FPS is unlikely to be visually significant while the performance headroom ensures smoother frame pacing. The Low preset at 352.4 FPS is only useful for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 176.6 FPS, which is sufficient for most high refresh rate monitors (165 Hz or 175 Hz). However, the High preset at 202.9 FPS provides additional headroom for frame time consistency and may be preferable if the display supports 200+ Hz. The Medium preset at 225.4 FPS is also viable, offering a balanced approach between visual quality and performance.

At 4K, the Ultra preset maintains 116.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but may not fully utilize a 120 Hz display. The High preset at 134.2 FPS is a better choice for 4K120 displays, providing a 17.3 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset at 147.7 FPS offers even more headroom, and the Low preset at 181.5 FPS ensures maximum smoothness at 4K. Given the modest visual differences between Medium and Ultra in this genre, the Medium preset at 147.7 FPS is recommended for 4K users seeking a balance of quality and performance, while High at 134.2 FPS is the best overall choice for 4K120 Hz panels.