Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. For Dave The Diver, an adventure title that does not demand extreme multi-threaded workloads, this CPU’s single-thread performance is the primary driver. The data shows that this chip sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 points indicates strong per-core capability. This translates into a platform that can easily feed frames to the GPU without bottlenecking, especially at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more apparent. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep game logic and asset streaming responsive, while the 65 W TDP suggests it runs cool and efficient in sustained sessions.

In multi-threaded scenarios, the processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 points shows it can handle background tasks, but it is not the limiting factor here. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, has an average score of 32513, which is essentially a 0% deltaPct difference, meaning the i5-14400F is statistically identical in overall compute performance to that mobile chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and AMD Ryzen 7 250 are also within 0.2% and -0.2% respectively, reinforcing that this CPU’s position is solid but not exceptional for heavy parallel workloads. For this game, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s job is to maintain a high frame floor, and with a PassMark single-thread score of 3723, it does so capably.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the workhorse here, built on the Ampere architecture with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost of 1710 MHz, and it houses 8704 shading units. For Dave The Diver, the GPU’s role is to render the vibrant underwater environments and character sprites at high frame rates. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title, even at 4K Ultra, as the game’s art style is not geometry-heavy. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 25086 places it at the 80th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, is only -0.2% behind, showing that the RTX 3080 is still a competitive mid-range enthusiast card.

The memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s is a critical factor at higher resolutions, as it prevents texture streaming from stalling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 99.8, which is still playable, but the data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this setting. The RTX 3080’s FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS ensures that pixel shading is not a limitation, but the VRAM capacity and bandwidth dictate how much detail can be pushed. Compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, which has a 1% higher average score, the desktop RTX 3080 holds its ground, making it a reliable choice for this game across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 229 FPS, which climbs to 306.9 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 174.7 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 112.9 FPS. This represents a 50.7% drop from 1080p High to 4K High, which is a substantial reduction that indicates the GPU becomes more stressed as pixel count increases. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 107 FPS (from 306.9 to 199.9), while at 4K, it narrows to 52.6 FPS (from 152.4 to 99.8).

This pattern is textbook GPU-limited behavior. At 1080p, the CPU is still able to push high frame rates, but the RTX 3080’s rasterization power is the ceiling. At 4K, the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors, as evidenced by the 152.4 FPS at Low settings versus 99.8 FPS at Ultra. The data suggests that the i5-14400F is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate scales consistently with GPU load. For a 1440p monitor, this combo offers a sweet spot: 174.7 FPS at High settings is well above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate, leaving headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, the performance is still playable, but the user must accept a trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, yielding 174.7 FPS. This is 22.3 FPS faster than Medium at the same resolution (192.4 FPS), but High only offers a marginal visual improvement over Medium in most games. At 4K, the High preset at 112.9 FPS is the recommended choice if the user has a 60 Hz display, as it is comfortably above the refresh threshold. However, for users with high-refresh 4K panels, the Medium preset at 126.4 FPS is a better option, sacrificing some shadows and effects for a 13.5 FPS gain.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 199 FPS, so the Ultra preset at 199.9 FPS is the clear winner for competitive play, as it provides the highest fidelity without compromising frame rate. The Low preset at 306.9 FPS is overkill for this game, as the visual downgrade is not worth the extra 107 FPS over Ultra. The data indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, so users should prioritize visual quality. In summary, for most players, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended starting point, as it offers a 77 FPS margin over the 4K Ultra result while maintaining a high level of detail.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 495th out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 30.5% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, given that the CPU is a mid-range desktop part and the GPU is a previous-generation high-end card. The rank indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of systems, but it is not at the absolute top tier, which likely includes newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series or higher-end AM5 CPUs. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 is the primary driver of this ranking, as its 80th percentile GPU score is higher than the CPU’s 88th percentile, meaning the GPU is closer to the top of its class.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 32508 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H, which has a deltaPct of 0. This means that swapping the CPU for a mobile i7 would not change the in-game performance, confirming that the i5-14400F is not a limiting factor. The GPU’s average score of 35787 is also within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, so users with that card can expect similar results. Overall, this combo’s rank is respectable, and the data shows it is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F sufficient for Dave The Diver, or will it bottleneck the RTX 3080?

A: The benchmark data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 229 FPS, and the CPU’s single-thread score of 3093 in Cinebench R23 is more than adequate for this adventure title. The frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: At 1440p High, the combo delivers 174.7 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz threshold. At 4K High, it drops to 112.9 FPS, which is below 144 Hz. Therefore, 1440p is the recommended maximum resolution for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM hold up at 4K Ultra in this game?

A: The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient, as the 4K Ultra preset still achieves 99.8 FPS. The game’s art style is not texture-heavy, and the 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth prevents stuttering. The data shows no VRAM-related frame drops.

Q: Should I use the Low preset to maximize FPS, or is Ultra worth the performance hit?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 199.9 FPS is the best choice, as the Low preset only offers 107 FPS more, which is not perceptible on most monitors. At 4K, the Low preset at 152.4 FPS is a significant jump over Ultra’s 99.8 FPS, but the visual downgrade is severe. Stick with High or Medium for a balance.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rival GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787, while the RX 7900 GRE has a score of 36101, a deltaPct of -0.9%. This means the RTX 3080 is slightly slower on average, but in Dave The Diver, the difference is negligible, as the frame rates are likely within a few FPS.

Q: Is this combo future-proof for upcoming adventure games?

A: The CPU’s 88th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 80th percentile ranking suggest this combo will handle similar titles well. However, the RTX 3080 is end-of-life, and newer games may demand more VRAM or ray tracing performance. For Dave The Diver, it is more than sufficient.