Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, an adventure title released in June 2023, presents a unique performance profile that is heavily dependent on both the CPU and GPU. With the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the measured data shows a combination that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions, making it a top-tier performer for this game. The benchmark results indicate a system that is consistently capable of exceeding the refresh rates of most high-end displays, even at maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Dave The Diver?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K and RTX 4070 SUPER combo ranks 253rd out of 1626 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15.6% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF?

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% lower than the Core i7-13700KF's score of 47334. This puts the two processors at a statistical performance parity.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra settings at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 181.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 118.2 FPS. The gap between these two settings is 63.4 FPS, or a 53.6% higher frame rate at Low.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE based on synthetic benchmarks?

A: No, the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.3% lower than the Radeon RX 7650 GRE's score of 42723. The data suggests they are near-identical in general compute performance.

Q: Can this system hit 240 FPS at 1440p resolution?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with the Medium preset, the system averages 222.7 FPS. To exceed 240 FPS, you would need to use the Low preset, which averages 269.9 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 267.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 235.1 FPS. The difference is 32.2 FPS, with Ultra being 13.7% slower than High.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In Dave The Diver, this hardware configuration provides a massive amount of headroom for the game's logic and physics simulation. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache likely help in maintaining stable frame pacing, ensuring the GPU is consistently fed with data.

The benchmark data shows how the CPU’s strength allows the GPU to stretch its legs. At 1080p with Low settings, the system averages 357.4 FPS, which is a scenario heavily reliant on CPU speed to process frames quickly. The processor's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2850, is critical for this. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rate drops, but the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as even at 4K Ultra the system maintains an average of 118.2 FPS.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core i7-13700K is a highly capable chip. Its average benchmark score of 47282 is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-12900F's score of 47081, and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P's score of 47131. While it trails the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.5%, the differences are so small that they would not translate to a perceptible difference in game performance. The data suggests the processor is more than sufficient for this adventure title, providing a stable platform for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates on standard monitors, the data suggests that the Low preset is the most effective. At 1080p, it yields an average of 357.4 FPS, and at 1440p it still delivers a massive 269.9 FPS. This preset removes any potential graphical bottlenecks, allowing the CPU and GPU combination to output frames at a rate that surpasses the capabilities of almost any display.

However, for a balanced experience, the High preset offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance. At 2560x1440, it produces an average of 197.9 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz threshold and close to the 240Hz mark. At 4K, the High preset still provides a very playable 134 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for high-resolution displays without sacrificing a smooth experience.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and while it remains playable, the performance cost is significant. At 4K, it averages 118.2 FPS, and at 1440p it drops to 178.8 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra results in a 15.8 FPS reduction at 1440p and a 16.8 FPS reduction at 4K. Given the substantial performance hit, the High preset is recommended for most users, as the visual difference is likely minimal in this title, while the frame rate benefit is considerable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and RTX 4070 SUPER combination holds the 253rd position out of 1626 tested system configurations in the database. This placement within the top 15% indicates that this system is significantly more powerful than the average combination tested, but it is not at the absolute top tier. The ranking is likely influenced by more extreme configurations that may feature top-of-the-line enthusiast-class CPUs and dual-GPU setups.

The data shows that this rank is well-earned, as the system's performance in Dave The Diver is consistently high. The GPU's percentile ranking of 84 places it above the majority of graphics cards, and the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking indicates it outperforms 93% of all processors tested. The combination of these two high-performing components results in a system that is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, pushing frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS standard in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, is a critical component for achieving the high frame rates seen in this data. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, it provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient to handle the textures and assets in Dave The Diver at all tested resolutions, as the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent.

The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, allow for significant processing throughput. Its synthetic benchmark score of 42576 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. In comparison to its nearest rivals, it is virtually tied with the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which scores 42723. The RTX 4070 SUPER is also 1.6% faster than the NVIDIA Tesla M40, a professional-grade card with a score of 41897.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has a larger relative impact, but the GPU still manages to push an average of 267.3 FPS on High settings. At 4K Ultra, the load shifts almost entirely to the GPU, which handles the rendering to produce a 118.2 FPS average. The consistent performance across settings confirms that this GPU is a powerful and capable partner for the Core i7-13700K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound, leading to exceptional frame rates. The Low preset averages 357.4 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this setup. The Medium preset delivers 297.1 FPS, while the High preset averages 267.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still incredibly fast, brings the average down to 235.1 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the resolution increase places more demand on the GPU, but the system remains extremely powerful. The Low preset averages 269.9 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 222.7 FPS. The High preset produces 197.9 FPS, which is still above the 165Hz refresh rate of many high-end monitors. The Ultra preset averages 178.8 FPS, showing that even at maximum settings, the system can comfortably drive a high-refresh-rate 1440p display.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, but the performance remains impressive. The Low preset averages 181.6 FPS, which is a 34.9% reduction from the 1080p Low score, highlighting the significant increase in pixel count. The Medium preset averages 147.8 FPS, and the High preset averages 134 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves a smooth 118.2 FPS average. This data shows that the system is capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate 4K experience, even with the most graphically intensive settings.