Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Dave The Diver, with the data showing frame rates that remain highly playable even at 4K resolution. This combination sits in the 54th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other. The measured results reveal that the game is not particularly demanding, allowing this mid-range GPU to provide excellent performance across all settings presets.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 153 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This indicates the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, providing a significant performance headroom above the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K resolution in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 77 FPS on Ultra to 117 FPS on Low settings. The High preset delivers 87 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, demonstrating that the GPU can handle 4K in this specific title.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700K a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the combination is well-balanced. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide ample processing power. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a typical GPU-bound progression, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 174 FPS on Low to 115 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 34% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset, showing the graphical impact of the Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2003 out of 3710 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it performs well, there are many other combinations with higher overall performance in this game.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: The measured frame rates at 3840x2160, including 87 FPS on High and 77 FPS on Ultra, suggest that the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game. There is no data indicating memory-related performance drops or stuttering in the measured results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, plays the central role in determining frame rates in Dave The Diver. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which proves adequate for this title's graphical demands. The core clock operates at a base of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz, delivering a FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS that handles the game's rendering efficiently.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when adjusting resolution. At 1080p, the average frame rate across all settings is approximately 188 FPS, while at 1440p this drops to around 141 FPS, and at 4K it falls to about 95 FPS. This progression indicates a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 4060's raw throughput directly influences the output. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, as evidenced by the 87 FPS average on High settings.

The GPU's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs work in conjunction with its 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, although Dave The Diver does not appear to heavily utilize ray tracing features based on the performance metrics. The benchmark scores for the GPU, including a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302, place it at the 61st percentile for all GPUs. This mid-range positioning is confirmed by its nearest rivals, which include integrated graphics like the AMD Radeon 780M, showing the RTX 4060's performance class.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 194 FPS, which drops to 146 FPS at 1440p and further to 98 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 33% reduction from 1440p to 4K, demonstrating a predictable GPU-bound scaling behavior.

The performance drop is most pronounced when moving from 1440p to 4K, particularly on the Low preset where the frame rate falls from 174 FPS to 117 FPS, a 33% decrease. This pattern suggests that the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM capacity become more strained at higher resolutions, though they remain adequate for the game's requirements. The game's art style, which features 2D pixel graphics with 3D environments, appears to scale efficiently with resolution, avoiding the dramatic performance collapses seen in more demanding titles.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role, as the frame rates exceed 230 FPS on Low settings, approaching the limits of what many displays can show. However, the Core i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, ensure that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even at these high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a smooth transition, with no anomalies or unexpected performance cliffs in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers outstanding performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 231 FPS, which is the highest measured result in this resolution. Medium settings produce 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS, while High settings reach 173 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a highly playable 153 FPS average, making 1080p the resolution where the GPU has the most headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low settings average 174 FPS, Medium settings average 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, and High settings reach 130 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 115 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This resolution represents the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, with all presets remaining comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 continues to provide playable frame rates, though the gap between presets becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium settings average 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS, and High settings reach 87 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 77 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS standard but shows the GPU's limits at this resolution. The data shows that even at 4K, the combination avoids dropping below playable thresholds, with the minimum measured frame rate being 83 FPS on Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2003 out of 3710 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all tested combos. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, as the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's mid-range capabilities combine to provide solid, but not exceptional, performance in this title.

Examining the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its contribution to this ranking. The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305, a difference of only -0.1%. This indicates that the CPU's performance is well-established and competitive within its class. The GPU's nearest rivals show similar clustering, with the RTX 4060's average score of 17639 being within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460, demonstrating that the GPU's performance is also well-characterized.

The combo's rank is influenced by the game's relatively low system requirements. Since Dave The Diver does not push hardware to its limits, the difference between a mid-range and high-end combination is less pronounced than in more demanding titles. The data shows that this combo provides more than adequate performance, with the 4K Ultra average of 77 FPS being well above the minimum playable threshold. The rank of 2003 suggests that while many combos perform better, a significant number also perform worse, placing this pairing firmly in the middle of the performance spectrum.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combination. At 146 FPS average with a minimum of 124 FPS, this setting provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors while maintaining good graphical fidelity. The minimum frame rate of 124 FPS ensures that there are no noticeable drops during gameplay, making this the most consistent option.

For users with 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended choice. The 87 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS standard, and the visual improvement over Medium settings justifies the 11 FPS reduction in average frame rate. The Ultra preset at 4K, while still playable at 77 FPS, offers diminishing returns in visual quality for the additional performance cost.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as the 153 FPS average provides more than enough performance for even the fastest gaming monitors. The difference between Medium and Ultra at this resolution is 41 FPS, but the visual quality improvement is substantial. For users who prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 231 FPS is available, but the Medium preset's 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS offers a better balance of quality and speed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, provides substantial processing power for Dave The Diver. The CPU's Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process, features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This high boost clock is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it ensures rapid single-threaded performance when needed. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 further enhance the CPU's gaming capabilities.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its strong performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and single-core score of 1850.5 demonstrate excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9276 and max-thread score of 9979 show consistent scaling across thread counts. With a Passmark single-thread score of 4013 and a multi-thread score of 34404, the CPU ranks at the 84th percentile for all CPUs, indicating it is well above average.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is less demanding than in more complex simulations or strategy games. The game's art style and gameplay mechanics do not require extensive physics calculations or AI processing. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that even at 1080p with frame rates exceeding 230 FPS, there is no CPU-induced frame rate cap. The 20 threads provide ample headroom for background processes and game engine overhead, ensuring a stable and responsive experience throughout gameplay.