Dave The Diver

Intel Core i7-12700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Dave The Diver, positioning this combination as a top-tier performer for the title. Benchmark data shows the combo ranks 107th out of 1,626 tested configurations, placing it in the top 7% of all systems measured. The measured FPS figures reveal that this hardware pairing is capable of exceeding the refresh rates of most high-end displays at every resolution tested, with even the most demanding settings producing triple-digit averages.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides the computational foundation for this combination, utilizing a 12-core, 20-thread configuration based on the Alder Lake architecture. This processor operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache, which contributes to its strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance in synthetic benchmarks.

In multi-threaded workloads, the i7-12700K achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,241 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 13,892. These results place the processor in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, indicating that its 12 physical cores and 20 threads provide substantial parallel processing capability. For a game like Dave The Diver, which is not heavily threaded, the CPU's single-core performance is more relevant; the processor scores 4,128 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,043 in 3DMark single-thread tests, demonstrating strong per-core efficiency.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700K sits within a tight performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802 average, which is 0.3% higher than the i7-12700K's 35,684 average. The Intel Core i5-14500HX edges ahead by 0.7% with a score of 35,940, while the Intel Core i7-13700T trails by 0.6% at 35,468. These minimal deltas confirm that the i7-12700K delivers competitive mid-range desktop performance, though the game's frame rates are unlikely to be bottlenecked by this processor given the high FPS figures observed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER serves as the primary rendering engine, built on the AD103 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture at a 5 nm process node. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz, the card achieves a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s, delivering 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

The RTX 4080 SUPER holds the 88th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. In the PassMark G3D test, it scores 34,245, while 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 yields 6,600. The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight clustering: the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 53,489 (0.2% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 53,414 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S trails by 2.1% at 52,505. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind with 52,086. These margins indicate the RTX 4080 SUPER leads its immediate competitors, though the differences are modest in synthetic workloads.

For Dave The Diver, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity and high memory bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and scene complexity are handled without memory pressure, even at 4K Ultra settings where the measured average FPS remains above 134.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 405, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This figure demonstrates the substantial headroom available at lower graphical presets, exceeding the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 107th out of 1,626 tested configurations, placing it in the top 7% of all systems benchmarked for Dave The Diver.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 307.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 204.7 FPS. This represents a difference of 102.9 FPS, or approximately 50% higher performance at Low settings compared to Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance matter for this game?

A: The i7-12700K scores 29,241 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, but Dave The Diver's frame rates are consistently high across all resolutions, suggesting the game does not heavily tax multi-threaded CPU performance. The single-core score of 4,128 in Cinebench R23 is more indicative of the gaming experience.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 6900 XT's 53,489. This negligible delta indicates near-identical synthetic performance between the two cards.

Q: Is the frame rate consistent across different resolution tiers?

A: The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080 High settings the average is 305.3 FPS, at 2560x1440 High it drops to 227.8 FPS, and at 3840x2160 High it reaches 153.2 FPS. This represents a roughly 50% reduction in FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 107 out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's strong single-core performance and the GPU's substantial rendering capability. The i7-12700K's 89th percentile standing among CPUs and the RTX 4080 SUPER's 88th percentile among GPUs indicate that both components are well above average, and their pairing produces results that exceed what either component might achieve with a weaker counterpart.

The ranking is particularly notable given the game's relatively modest system requirements compared to AAA titles. The measured FPS figures show that this combo is never constrained by either component at any resolution or setting tier, suggesting that the 107th rank is a reflection of the absolute ceiling of performance for this hardware rather than any bottleneck. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely attributable to higher-end CPUs or GPUs that provide marginal gains in this specific title, but the practical impact is minimal given that even 4K Ultra settings produce 134.3 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the RTX 4080 SUPER and i7-12700K deliver consistently high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 202.7 FPS average, which is remarkable for 4K gaming. Medium settings produce 173.3 FPS, High settings yield 153.2 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 134.3 FPS. This scaling shows a 50.9% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset adds significant graphical load that the GPU absorbs while still maintaining smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. Low settings achieve 307.6 FPS average, Medium produces 252.7 FPS, High reaches 227.8 FPS, and Ultra delivers 204.7 FPS. The progression from Ultra at 4K to Ultra at 1440p represents a 52.5% increase in frame rate, confirming that resolution is the primary driver of performance variation in this configuration.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the upper limits of this hardware pairing. The Low preset reaches 405 FPS average, while Medium delivers 336.8 FPS, High achieves 305.3 FPS, and Ultra sustains 265.4 FPS. Even at the most demanding 1080p settings, the frame rate exceeds 265 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of mainstream gaming displays. Across all nine measured scenarios, the minimum average FPS recorded is 134.3 at 4K Ultra, ensuring that no tested configuration drops below the threshold for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.