Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is an Adventure title released on 2023-06-27, and the data here reflects the measured performance of the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570. The benchmark results show a combination that handles the game smoothly across most settings and resolutions, with the GPU emerging as the primary performance limiter at higher graphical presets. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 110 FPS, which is the lowest average among the four settings tested at this resolution but still well above smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, indicating playable performance at the highest resolution with mid-range settings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 167, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed closely by 139 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14700F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field for this CPU is listed as "N/A", meaning the system relies entirely on the discrete Intel Arc B570 GPU for rendering.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and type?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s.

Q: How does the combo's performance ranking compare to other tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower portion of the database for this specific game despite delivering playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the sole rendering component in this system, as the i7-14700F lacks integrated graphics. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, maintaining a consistent frequency under load. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, which is a key factor in how the card handles Dave The Diver's texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

The GPU's architecture is Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process, with 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, providing the raw throughput needed for the game's 2D-3D hybrid visuals. The FP32 compute capability is 11.52 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards but sufficient for this title's demands.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (167 vs 110), demonstrating that the Arc B570 has headroom at lower resolutions but becomes more constrained as graphical load increases. The VRAM capacity of 10 GB appears adequate for this game, as no data suggests memory-related stutters or frame drops; the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (118 at 1080p, 89 at 1440p, 60 at 4K) indicate consistent frame delivery without severe dips.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 65 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 20556. This places it near the Intel Arc A750 (average score 20582, delta -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (average score 20534, delta 0.1%). These rivals are close in raw compute, but the B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a slight edge in memory-heavy scenarios, which is reflected in the measured FPS data for Dave The Diver.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 94 at 1440p, then to 63 at 4K. This represents a 24% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 49% decrease from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly less severe but still pronounced: 167 FPS at 1080p falls to 125 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 84 FPS at 4K (a 50% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth are the primary constraints, rather than CPU limitations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, but the data shows nearly linear scaling with pixel count.

Medium settings follow the same trend, with 139 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings also scale proportionally: 118 at 1080p, 89 at 1440p, and 60 at 4K. This indicates that even the frame dips are bound by GPU performance, as the CPU has ample headroom given its 20 cores and 28 threads.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline, with 110 FPS at 1080p dropping to 83 FPS at 1440p and then to 55 FPS at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only configuration in the dataset that is not comfortably playable. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium or High settings, while 1440p can handle Ultra with acceptable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Arc B570 delivers consistently high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 139 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS. High settings average 124 FPS, and Ultra settings average 110 FPS. All of these values are well above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning 1080p gaming is smooth even at the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 125 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS (min 89, max 121), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 42 FPS, compared to 57 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more constrained as resolution increases. Still, every setting at 1440p exceeds 60 FPS, making this resolution viable for high-refresh-rate monitors with reduced settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 84 FPS, which is playable but a significant drop from the 125 FPS at 1440p. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, providing a stable experience for most users. High settings average 63 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra settings fall to 55 FPS, which is below the ideal playable range. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible but requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth performance.

The Medium settings at 4K deserve special attention because they have the only complete min/max data in the dataset at that resolution. The 60 FPS minimum and 81 FPS maximum suggest a tight frame pacing window, which is beneficial for consistent gameplay. This contrasts with the 1080p Medium results, which show a wider range (118 to 160 FPS), indicating that the GPU has more variance at lower resolutions where CPU or driver overhead may occasionally cause dips.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its L3 cache is 33 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU's benchmark scores are substantial: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958, with a Geekbench multicore score of 19620.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling data. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is significant (57 FPS), which would not be the case if the CPU were the bottleneck. The CPU's high single-thread performance (4958 in Cinebench R23) ensures that game logic, physics, and AI calculations are handled without introducing frame hitches. The 20 cores and 28 threads are overkill for this title, but they provide headroom for background tasks and future titles.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 91 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (avg score 53701, delta -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (avg score 53288, delta 0.6%). These comparisons show that the i7-14700F is competitively positioned in raw compute, though its gaming performance is more dependent on the GPU pairing.

The data indicates that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this combo. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly strained, the CPU's 65 W TDP and efficient architecture mean it is not generating excessive heat or power draw that could throttle performance. The 2.10 GHz base clock is low, but the boost to 5.40 GHz allows for rapid response when needed, though the game's low CPU demands mean it likely operates at moderate frequencies most of the time.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide an average of 110 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The gap between Ultra and High is only 14 FPS, so there is little reason to sacrifice visual quality at this resolution. Medium settings at 1080p offer 139 FPS for users with high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the extra 29 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 83 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and provides the best visual experience. However, users who prioritize frame rates above 100 FPS should consider Medium settings, which average 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS. The High preset at 1440p (94 FPS) offers a balanced middle ground, but the data shows that Medium provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance headroom.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is clear: Medium settings are the sweet spot. The average of 70 FPS with a 60 FPS minimum ensures a stable experience, while High settings at 63 FPS have a lower margin for error and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS. Low settings at 4K (84 FPS) are also viable, but the visual degradation may be noticeable. Given that the Medium preset at 4K has the most complete data (min 60, max 81), it appears to be the most consistent configuration for this resolution.

Overall, the data suggests that users should default to Medium settings for 1440p and 4K gaming, as it provides the best balance of performance and stability. At 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset due to the high average FPS and minimal performance cost compared to lower settings. The only configuration to avoid is 4K Ultra, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's modest performance relative to other graphics cards in the database, as the CPU is a high-end part with a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The combo's rank is somewhat at odds with its measured FPS, which are generally playable across most settings. This discrepancy suggests that many other tested combos feature more powerful GPUs that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra where the B570 struggles. The GPU's percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs, with an average score of 20556, puts it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals (RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750) are similarly positioned.

The ranking also indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the i7-14700F's performance is far above the GPU's capabilities in this game. If the combo were paired with a stronger GPU, the ranking would likely improve significantly. However, for users with this specific hardware configuration, the measured FPS data shows that Dave The Diver is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p with any settings, and at 4K with Medium or Low settings.

Ultimately, the combo rank of 2282 out of 2867 serves as a reference point for how this system performs relative to others in the database. It does not diminish the fact that the hardware delivers a smooth experience for this title, but it does highlight that the Arc B570 is the component holding back the system's overall standing in Dave The Diver.