Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver — Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The Intel Core i7-13700K pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 to deliver a remarkably fluid experience in Dave The Diver, a 2023 Adventure title. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 72nd percentile, yet the measured frame rates show this combo punching well above those individual standings. Across all twelve measured configurations — four settings presets at three resolutions — the lowest average FPS is 88.7, meaning every single tested scenario clears 60 FPS with substantial headroom. This is a combination that never struggles, and the data suggests the game is far more forgiving on hardware than the raw component rankings might imply.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 263.2 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains an average of 88.7 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47,282, which puts it 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47,334) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (47,131). It also leads the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.4%.

Q: What is the RTX 3070's standing relative to similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 28,238, placing it 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27,985) and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27,956), while sitting 0.6% behind the AMD FirePro S7150 (28,409).

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested combinations in this game?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 723rd out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the upper half of all possible CPU-GPU pairings tested for this title.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 175.1 at 1920x1080 to 132.8 at 2560x1440, then further to 88.7 at 3840x2160. That is a 49.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 had a launch MSRP of 499 USD.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 723 out of 1,626 tested combinations places it comfortably in the middle of the pack, but context matters. This ranking reflects all tested CPU-GPU pairs for Dave The Diver, and the i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide substantial headroom. The CPU's average benchmark score of 47,282 places it at the 93rd percentile against all processors, and its nearest rivals — the i7-13700KF at 47,334 and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 47,131 — are within a fraction of a percent, confirming the i7-13700K is a top-tier part.

The RTX 3070, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 28,238 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, trails by 0.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 1% behind. The GPU is solidly mid-range in the overall hierarchy, yet the measured FPS in this game are exceptionally high. The rank of 723 suggests that many combos outperform this pairing in raw synthetic terms, but Dave The Diver's actual frame rates tell a different story — one where this specific pairing delivers far more playable performance than the percentile positions alone would suggest.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, but the CPU remains strong enough to avoid bottlenecking even at lower resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 198.3 at 1920x1080 to 150.9 at 2560x1440, then to 101.6 at 3840x2160. That is a 23.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 32.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent, suggesting the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized progressively harder as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the pattern shifts. The 1080p result of 263.2 FPS drops to 197.1 at 1440p (a 25.1% reduction) and then to 133.8 at 4K (a 32.1% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Low result of 133.8 FPS is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 175.1 FPS — wait, that's incorrect: 1080p Ultra at 175.1 is higher than 4K Low at 133.8. The data shows that even at 4K Low, the combo produces frame rates that would be considered excellent on most displays. The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate a balanced system where neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding results across all settings. Low settings produce 263.2 FPS average, Medium reaches 220.5 FPS, High hits 198.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 175.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 88.1 FPS, or a 33.5% reduction. These numbers indicate that even at maximum settings, the system has massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the scaling tightens. Low settings average 197.1 FPS, Medium achieves 165.8 FPS, High delivers 150.9 FPS, and Ultra sustains 132.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra here is 64.3 FPS, a 32.6% reduction, which is proportionally similar to 1080p. Every setting at 1440p clears 130 FPS, making this an ideal resolution for the combo if you have a 144Hz monitor.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 starts to feel the pressure. Low settings average 133.8 FPS, Medium drops to 112.6 FPS, High manages 101.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 88.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 45.1 FPS, a 33.7% reduction. While the absolute numbers are lower, 88.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 4K Low result of 133.8 FPS shows the combo can drive high refresh rates even at 4K if settings are dialed back.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 plays the decisive role in this combo's frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Dave The Diver's demands even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's boost clock of 1725 MHz (base 1500 MHz) and 5,888 shading units deliver 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and the 184 texture mapping units and 96 raster operation units handle the game's visual effects efficiently.

The benchmark scores support this: the RTX 3070's PassMark G3D score of 22,214 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,162 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a 2023 title. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs might seem modest, but the measured FPS in this game are exceptional. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is never stressed to the point of causing frame drops, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution. The RTX 3070's nearest rivals — the RX 6600 XT at 0.9% behind and GTX 980 Ti at 1% behind — are not in the same league in actual gaming performance here, confirming that synthetic benchmarks don't always translate directly to in-game results.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p and 1440p displays, the data suggests Ultra settings are the clear choice. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 175.1 FPS, which is only 13.2% lower than High at 198.3 FPS and 25.1% lower than Medium at 220.5 FPS. The visual quality improvement from Medium to Ultra is worth the modest frame rate cost, especially since even 4K Ultra clears 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 132.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors, making it the optimal preset.

For 4K, the recommendation depends on your refresh rate. If you have a 60Hz display, Ultra at 88.7 FPS is perfectly playable and delivers the best visual experience. If you have a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K monitor, dropping to High at 101.6 FPS or Medium at 112.6 FPS provides a better balance of visual quality and smoothness. Low settings at 4K produce 133.8 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is substantial relative to the gain. The sweet spot for most players will be High at 4K, which stays above 100 FPS while maintaining most of the visual fidelity. Across all resolutions, the combo never forces a compromise below playable frame rates, so choose settings based on your display's capabilities rather than hardware limitations.