Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptionally strong experience in Dave The Diver, a game that clearly favors high refresh rates. Measured frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions remain far above typical display refresh rates, and the combo’s performance ranks in the 94th percentile among 3,710 tested combinations. The data indicates that this pairing is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with the GPU and CPU each playing distinct roles depending on the resolution and preset selected.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Dave The Diver among tested hardware combinations?*

A: The combo ranks 215th out of 3,710 tested combinations. This places it in the top 5.8% of all tested combos, indicating that the i7-12700KF and RTX 4080 together provide one of the strongest performance profiles recorded for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 is effectively tied with its immediate successor in average synthetic performance, with a negligible 0.1% advantage.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 408 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 136 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which still exceeds common 120 Hz display capabilities.

Q: Does the i7-12700KF outperform the i7-13700T in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35,365, while the i7-13700T scores 35,403. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the i7-13700T holds a marginal 0.1% advantage in average score. The difference is statistically insignificant, placing the two processors on par.

Q: What is the base and boost clock of the i7-12700KF, and how many cores does it have?

A: The processor has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a 25 MB shared L3 cache, which contributes to its strong multi-threaded benchmark performance.

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 4080 use, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 uses 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1400 MHz, with 22.4 Gbps effective speed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 215 out of 3,710 tested combinations is a strong indicator of its standing in Dave The Diver. With a percentile placement in the top 5.8%, this pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The data shows that this rank is achieved through a combination of the RTX 4080’s high average benchmark score of 54,247 and the i7-12700KF’s average score of 35,365. The GPU’s percentile rank among all GPUs is 86, while the CPU’s percentile rank is 85, meaning both components sit comfortably above the vast majority of their peers in synthetic tests. In the context of this game, the measured frame rates reflect that synthetic strength: even at the most demanding setting tested (4K Ultra), the average FPS of 136 is far above playability thresholds. The gap between the combo’s overall rank and the top of the list is small, with only 214 other combinations delivering higher measured performance. This suggests that for Dave The Diver, the i7-12700KF and RTX 4080 are more than sufficient, and the limiting factor for users will likely be display refresh rate rather than hardware capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rate in Dave The Diver, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is ample for the game’s asset streaming and texture loading demands. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 9,728 shading units and 112 ROPs. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, both of which are high enough to handle Dave The Diver’s 2D-and-3D hybrid visuals without strain. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,247 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 with a delta of 0.1%, showing that the 4080 is not at a disadvantage in this pairing. In measured results, the GPU’s capability is evident from the fact that even the lowest average FPS recorded (136 at 4K Ultra) remains high. The RTX 4080’s 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are present, though Dave The Diver does not appear to stress these heavily based on the consistent high frame rates across settings. The GPU’s 320 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a high-power part, but the measured data shows that this power translates directly into performance headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 408 FPS, Medium produces 342 FPS, High produces 305 FPS, and Ultra produces 269 FPS. All of these are above 240 Hz, so the choice depends on whether visual fidelity or raw frame rate is prioritized. At 2560x1440, Low yields 307 FPS, Medium yields 257 FPS, High yields 230 FPS, and Ultra yields 203 FPS. Again, all presets exceed 200 FPS on average. At 3840x2160, the differences become more pronounced: Low produces 206 FPS, Medium produces 172 FPS, High produces 154 FPS, and Ultra produces 136 FPS. The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance, as it maintains high average FPS while providing a visual upgrade over Low. Specifically, at 4K, Medium’s 172 FPS is 18 FPS higher than High’s 154 FPS, and it remains 36 FPS above Ultra’s 136 FPS. The Medium preset also has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values (146 min, 198 max at 4K; 219 min, 296 max at 1440p; 290 min, 393 max at 1080p), showing consistency. For users with 144 Hz displays, even the Ultra preset at 4K (136 FPS) is sufficient, but for those seeking to maximize refresh rates on 240 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p (257 FPS) or High at 1080p (305 FPS) would be the recommended choice based on the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers extremely high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 408 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium averages 342 FPS, with a minimum of 290 FPS and a maximum of 393 FPS. High averages 305 FPS, and Ultra averages 269 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 139 FPS, or about 34%, but even the lowest value (269 FPS) is far beyond what any standard display can show. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 307 FPS, Medium averages 257 FPS (min 219, max 296), High averages 230 FPS, and Ultra averages 203 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, or roughly 34%, which mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 206 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS (min 146, max 198), High averages 154 FPS, and Ultra averages 136 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 70 FPS, or about 34%. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests that the settings presets scale uniformly, likely due to the game’s rendering workload increasing proportionally with each step. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium presets (146 at 4K, 219 at 1440p, 290 at 1080p) indicate that even the worst-case frame times remain well above typical vsync thresholds. The data shows no resolution or setting where the average FPS falls below 136, which means that this combo never dips into what could be considered a low-performance zone for this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF plays a supporting but non-trivial role in Dave The Diver. With 12 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, the processor provides ample computational headroom. Its 25 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game’s simulation and logic threads. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35,365 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are extremely close: the i7-13700T scores 35,403 (delta -0.1%), the i5-13600T scores 35,305 (delta 0.2%), and the i7-12700K scores 35,287 (delta 0.2%). This tight clustering indicates that the i7-12700KF is not a bottleneck in synthetic terms. In single-threaded tests, the CPU scores 1,043 in 3dmark single-thread, 1,709 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 4,071 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are strong numbers for a 12th-gen part. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 2,065 and 4-thread score of 4,011 show good scaling, while the max-thread score of 9,983 suggests that the CPU can handle heavily threaded workloads. For Dave The Diver, which is not a demanding CPU title compared to complex simulators, the i7-12700KF’s performance is more than sufficient. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low (408 FPS), where CPU overhead is typically highest relative to GPU load, the combo maintains extremely high frame rates. This indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance; if it were, we would expect to see a plateau or regression at lower resolutions, but the FPS continues to rise as resolution decreases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales with resolution, which in turn indicates which component is the primary limiter. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 25% across all settings. For example, at High settings, 305 FPS at 1080p falls to 230 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 75 FPS (24.6%). At Medium settings, 342 FPS falls to 257 FPS, a drop of 85 FPS (24.9%). At Low settings, 408 FPS falls to 307 FPS, a drop of 101 FPS (24.8%). At Ultra settings, 269 FPS falls to 203 FPS, a drop of 66 FPS (24.5%). Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drops are larger in percentage terms. At High settings, 230 FPS falls to 154 FPS, a reduction of 76 FPS (33.0%). At Medium settings, 257 FPS falls to 172 FPS, a drop of 85 FPS (33.1%). At Low settings, 307 FPS falls to 206 FPS, a drop of 101 FPS (32.9%). At Ultra settings, 203 FPS falls to 136 FPS, a drop of 67 FPS (33.0%). The consistent 25% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 33% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the scaling is resolution-bound and not settings-bound. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario: as pixel count increases, the GPU’s workload grows proportionally, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. The RTX 4080’s bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s and pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s are sufficient to handle the increased load, but the frame rate still drops as expected with pixel count. The CPU’s role becomes relatively less important at higher resolutions, but given that the FPS remains high even at 4K (136 FPS minimum), the CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution. The data shows that the limiting component shifts from a balanced load at 1080p to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, but in all cases, the combo delivers frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most monitors on the market.