Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, but the data for this Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing shows it can push high refresh rates even at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all resolutions are consistently high, with the lowest average being 79 FPS at 4K Ultra. This indicates a system that is well-balanced for the game, with no single component creating a severe bottleneck at standard settings. The benchmark results suggest that users can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, but the specific settings choice depends on the target resolution and refresh rate of the display.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy in performance across the four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 153.1 at Ultra to 232.6 at Low. The jump from Ultra to High at this resolution is significant, with High delivering 172.8 FPS, a 19.7 FPS improvement over Ultra. This suggests that the High preset offers a substantial performance headroom for minimal visual compromise. For 2560x1440, the pattern holds; High yields 130.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 116.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 147.7 FPS provides an even larger buffer, but High remains the sweet spot for a balance of fidelity and speed.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset delivers 79 FPS, which is playable but may not saturate a 120Hz display. The High preset at 89.8 FPS is a more comfortable margin. However, the data shows that Medium at 97.4 FPS and Low at 118.1 FPS offer progressively higher headroom. For a 4K display, the High preset appears to be the optimal recommendation, as it provides a 10.8 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining most of the visual enhancements. The Low preset at 4K still produces 118.1 FPS, which is an option for competitive play or for users who prioritize frame rate above all else. The benchmark results indicate that the High preset is the most balanced choice across all three resolutions, offering a significant performance uplift over Ultra while retaining a high level of graphical quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of the FPS differences between the settings presets. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the texture loads of Dave The Diver at these tested resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and its 3072 shading units are key contributors to its performance. The data shows that the GPU scales predictably with resolution; for instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 172.8 at 1080p to 89.8 at 4K. This 83 FPS decrease is substantial and reflects the increased pixel workload.

The RTX 4060's performance is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. Its PassMark G3D score is 19545, and its average benchmark score is 23181. In the database, this GPU sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the AMD Radeon RX 6600M has a deltaPct of -0.6, and the Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% higher. This suggests that the RTX 4060's performance is very competitive within its class. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 101030 further illustrate its compute capabilities. For Dave The Diver, the GPU is clearly the component that handles the resolution scaling, as the FPS differences between presets are directly tied to its rendering load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 910 out of 1626 tested combos for this specific game. This places it in the 56th percentile of all tested system configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing; it is not at the top of the charts, but it is solidly above average. The CPU itself is a high performer, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, while not as dominant, is still a capable mid-range part.

The combo's rank is influenced by the fact that Dave The Diver is not a highly demanding game, meaning that even mid-range GPUs can achieve high frame rates. The data shows that this combo achieves over 79 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a strong result. The rank of 910 suggests that there are many other combos with more powerful GPUs that achieve higher FPS, but this pairing still offers a very playable experience at all settings. The i7-13700K's strong single-threaded performance is likely a factor in ensuring that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this title, even at lower resolutions where the CPU load is relatively higher.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 172.8. This is a very high frame rate, making the High preset excellent for high refresh rate 1080p monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580?

A: The benchmark data shows that the RTX 4060 has an average score of 23181, while the Intel Arc B580 has a deltaPct of 0.7, meaning it is 0.7% faster. This indicates the two GPUs are nearly identical in performance.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this combo?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 79 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though users with 120Hz displays might prefer the High preset for a higher frame rate.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance score?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505. This strong single-core performance is beneficial for games like Dave The Diver that may not utilize all cores heavily.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 172.8 at 1920x1080 to 89.8 at 3840x2160, a decrease of 83 FPS. This shows that the GPU is the main factor in resolution scaling.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combo holds a rank of 910 out of 1626 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly illustrates the impact of resolution on performance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 172.8 at 1080p to 130.4 at 1440p, and then to 89.8 at 4K. This represents a 42.4 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40.6 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The pattern is consistent across all presets; for example, at Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 153.1 at 1080p to 116.9 at 1440p, and finally to 79 at 4K.

The percentage drop in FPS is also telling. From 1080p to 4K at High settings, the performance decreases by 48%. This is a substantial reduction, but the absolute FPS numbers remain high enough for a good experience. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 has enough headroom to handle 1440p very well, with all presets exceeding 116 FPS. At 4K, the chip begins to work harder, but it still delivers playable frame rates. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the i7-13700K's performance is not changing with resolution; the FPS drop is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 16 cores and 24 threads, it is a highly capable multi-threaded processor. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for game logic and physics. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its power: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2850. In the database, it sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, is virtually identical with a deltaPct of -0.1.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p, the FPS is exceptionally high, reaching 232.6 at Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Even at 4K, where the GPU is stressed more, the CPU's strong single-core performance ensures that it does not bottleneck the frame delivery. The i7-13700K's 30 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with game data access. The benchmark results indicate that this CPU has more than enough power for this game, ensuring that the RTX 4060 is the component that dictates the final FPS numbers. The CPU's performance headroom means that users could pair it with a more powerful GPU in the future without worrying about a significant CPU bottleneck in this title.