Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a 2D adventure title that rarely stresses high-end hardware, but the combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER turns it into a high-refresh-rate showcase. The measured data shows this pairing delivering triple-digit frame rates at every resolution and preset tested, from 117.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 352.9 FPS at 1080p Low. This is a case where the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps the frame rate from becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. The benchmark results are consistent and indicate that this combo is overkill for the game’s demands, but that headroom allows for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings provides an excellent balance, with an average of 199.1 FPS. This is well above the 144Hz threshold for most monitors and maintains a high level of visual quality. While 1920x1080 at High hits 264.5 FPS, the jump to 1440p offers a significant visual upgrade for a relatively modest frame rate cost.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 117.1. This is still comfortably above 60 FPS and is smooth for most displays. However, it is the lowest score in the measured data, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration tested, though still very playable.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 4070 SUPER is more than enough for Dave The Diver. The game’s 2D art style and moderate texture requirements do not push against the memory capacity, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth also supports the high pixel throughput without issue.

Q: How does the i5-14400F’s core configuration affect performance?

A: The i5-14400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, which is ample for Dave The Diver. The game is not heavily multi-threaded, so the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz is more critical than the core count. This is reflected in the strong single-core benchmark scores, which help maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be a factor.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 352.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 233.3 FPS. This represents a 119.6 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. Both are exceptionally high, so the choice comes down to whether you prefer maximum visual polish or ultimate frame rates.

Q: Does the combo rank well overall in the benchmark database?

A: Yes, it ranks 274th out of 1626 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 17% of all combinations, indicating that it is a high-performing setup. The data confirms that this pairing is far more powerful than necessary for Dave The Diver, but that extra performance ensures consistent smoothness.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High delivers 264.5 FPS, while Medium and Ultra trail at 299.5 and 233.3 FPS respectively. The High preset’s combination of visual fidelity and performance is superior to Ultra, which costs a 31.2 FPS loss over High at 1080p. Moving up to 2560x1440, High maintains an impressive 199.1 FPS, which is a 23.2 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset’s 173.9 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, High achieves 136.1 FPS, which is 19 FPS faster than Ultra’s 117.1 FPS.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1080p yields 352.9 FPS, but this sacrifices visual quality for a frame rate that exceeds most display capabilities. The Medium preset provides a middle ground, but the data suggests that High is the sweet spot. It delivers the best combination of image quality and performance, ensuring that the game remains fluid at all times. For those with 4K displays, High is strongly recommended over Ultra, as the latter’s performance drop is not justified by the marginal visual improvements in this type of game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Dave The Diver. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s texture data with ease. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units provide ample compute power for the game’s rendering tasks. The data shows that performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 117.1, while at 4K Low it jumps to 177.3, a 60.2 FPS difference that is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload.

The GPU’s memory bus width of 192-bit is sufficient for this title, as the frame rates do not show signs of memory bandwidth limitations. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 42576 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and it is closely matched with the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which has a deltaPct of -0.2. This indicates that the GPU is a high-tier performer. The card’s 220 W TDP is modest for its performance class, and the data suggests it never becomes a bottleneck in this game, even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 274th out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 17% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The rank reflects the combo’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested scenarios. The data shows that this setup is not the absolute fastest, but it is far above average, making it a reliable choice for this game.

The CPU and GPU individually perform well in their respective benchmark pools. The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i7-12800H, which has a deltaPct of 0. On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s average score is 42576, putting it in the 84th percentile. The combo’s ranking is a direct result of these strong individual performances, which translate into consistent high FPS in Dave The Diver. This is a setup that will not struggle with this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role in Dave The Diver, but its performance is still crucial for high frame rates at lower resolutions. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The game’s workload is not heavily multithreaded, so the high boost clock is more important than the core count. This is reflected in the CPU’s single-thread benchmark scores, such as 311 in Cinebench R15 and 3093 in Cinebench R23, which are strong indicators of gaming performance.

At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is significant, but the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough data to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 352.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32508 places it in the 88th percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, which has a deltaPct of 0.2. This indicates that the i5-14400F is a very capable gaming CPU, even if it is not the absolute top performer. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce latency, contributing to stable frame times.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 352.9 FPS, followed by Medium at 299.5 FPS, High at 264.5 FPS, and Ultra at 233.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 119.6 FPS, which shows a clear scaling with settings. At 2560x1440, the scores are lower but still exceptional. Low averages 264.3 FPS, Medium 222 FPS, High 199.1 FPS, and Ultra 173.9 FPS. The margin between Low and Ultra here is 90.4 FPS, indicating that the resolution increase affects all presets similarly.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain high, but the scaling is more pronounced. Low averages 177.3 FPS, Medium 151.9 FPS, High 136.1 FPS, and Ultra 117.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 60.2 FPS at 4K. Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces performance by roughly 10-15%, and each step up in resolution reduces performance by a similar margin. This predictable scaling is a sign of a well-balanced system where neither the CPU nor GPU is a severe bottleneck. The highest measured average is 352.9 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 117.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, giving a total range of 235.8 FPS across all tested configurations.