Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of Intel's 12th-generation Core i7-12700KF processor and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, ranking 252nd out of 1626 tested combos. The CPU, which sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, pairs with a GPU in the 84th percentile to produce frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to extraordinarily high at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, while maintaining impressive headroom even at the highest graphical presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF plus RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 252nd out of 1626 tested combos, placing it in the top 15.5 percent of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF scores an average benchmark of 35355, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336, 0.1% faster), while being 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416) and 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 178.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors and indicates substantial performance headroom.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723), while being 1.4% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991).

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Dave The Diver at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows strong performance at 3840x2160, with average frame rates ranging from 120.1 FPS at Ultra to 181.6 FPS at Low, indicating that the 12 GB GDDR6X memory capacity is adequate for this game even at maximum settings.

Q: What is the processor's multithreaded performance capability?

A: The CPU scores 28979 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 9983 in 3DMark max threads, reflecting its 12 cores and 20 threads configuration that handles heavily threaded workloads with ease.

How This Combo Ranks

The 252nd position out of 1626 tested combinations places this system firmly in the upper tier of configurations for Dave The Diver. This ranking is particularly notable given the game's relatively modest graphical demands compared to AAA titles. The percentile standings of the individual components — 89th for the CPU and 84th for the GPU — suggest that neither component is a bottleneck in this pairing.

The rank becomes more impressive when considering that the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Core i9-12900HX, all sit within a narrow 0.3 percent performance band in average benchmark scores. This indicates that the processor is delivering performance consistent with its class, while the overall combo ranking benefits from the GPU's strong showing in gaming workloads. The data reveals that this combination is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and remains capable at 4K, as evidenced by the measured FPS figures.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is primarily to drive high refresh rates across all resolutions. The card's 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units allow it to handle the game's 2D-meets-3D visual style with considerable ease. The 80 ROPs and 56 ray tracing cores contribute to the card's overall throughput, though the game's art style likely relies more on traditional rasterization than ray tracing effects.

The GPU's benchmark scores show strong DirectX performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627. The card's FP32 compute capability of 35.48 TFLOPS suggests ample processing power for the game's physics and simulation elements. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design make this a relatively efficient high-performance card, with a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 353.2 FPS, which drops to 299.4 FPS at Medium, 263.8 FPS at High, and 233.8 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is likely becoming more of a factor, as the frame rates exceed what most displays can even show.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains very high performance. Low settings yield 269.7 FPS, Medium produces 226.1 FPS, High delivers 199.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 178.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 33.8 percent performance reduction, which is relatively modest and suggests the GPU handles the increased graphical load efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the system remains highly playable. Low settings produce 181.6 FPS, Medium drops to 148.7 FPS, High delivers 133.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 120.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is particularly impressive, as it clears the 120 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 48.6 percent reduction in frame rate, indicating that the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to prevent memory-related bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The processor includes 25 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the chip connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is less demanding than in simulation-heavy titles, but the processor's strong single-threaded performance ensures consistent frame delivery. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Passmark single-thread score of 3984 indicate solid per-core performance, while the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091 confirms this. The processor's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming overhead.

The CPU's multithreaded capabilities are substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13596. The Passmark multithread score of 34092 and physics score of 1780 further demonstrate the processor's ability to handle complex workloads. In the context of this game, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU limitations would typically appear first. The processor's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above average, ensuring that it will not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title.