Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a remarkably fluid experience across all tested configurations, with the data showing that the primary bottleneck shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K. The measured frame rates are exceptionally high, never dropping below 104.9 FPS even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, which indicates that this combination is far more than sufficient for the game's demands. The most significant performance scaling occurs between the Low and Ultra settings at 4K, where the average frame rate drops by 53.6 FPS, a 34% reduction from the peak, clearly demonstrating the GPU's increasing load as visual fidelity rises.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear transition in system limitation. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset achieving 321 FPS and even the Ultra preset maintaining 208.8 FPS. These figures suggest that at this resolution, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, with the Ultra preset still delivering 156.3 FPS, but the scaling pattern indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility. The most telling data point comes at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset drops to 104.9 FPS and the High preset yields 118.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 53.6 FPS, which is larger than the 32.8 FPS difference at 1440p and the 112.2 FPS difference at 1080p, though the absolute numbers remain high. This pattern indicates that while the RTX 4070 is capable of handling 4K, the performance headroom narrows considerably, and the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes as resolution increases. The data shows that for players targeting 4K, the High preset offers a better balance than Ultra, as the 13.3 FPS gain from dropping from Ultra to High is modest but consistent.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the High preset provides the optimal experience across all three resolutions, offering a strong balance between visual quality and performance. At 4K, the High preset delivers 118.2 FPS, which is 13.3 FPS higher than Ultra and only 17.3 FPS lower than Medium, making it the clear choice for maintaining high frame rates without sacrificing significant visual detail. At 1440p, the High preset achieves 181 FPS, which is 24.7 FPS higher than Ultra and 19.1 FPS lower than Medium, again positioning it as the sweet spot. At 1080p, the High preset produces 237.1 FPS, which is 28.3 FPS higher than Ultra and 32.1 FPS lower than Medium, reinforcing its status as the most efficient configuration. For players who prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 321 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial, and the data indicates that the High preset already provides a buttery-smooth experience well above typical refresh rates. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, offers diminishing returns, particularly at 4K where the 104.9 FPS average is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset serves as a middle ground, but the gains over High are marginal, especially at 1440p and 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays a central role in this game's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which proves sufficient for the game's texture and asset streaming demands at all tested settings. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units, allows the card to process the game's graphical workload efficiently. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate difference between Low (158.5 FPS) and Ultra (104.9 FPS) is 53.6 FPS, indicating that the rendering load scales significantly with settings. The GPU's 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are present, though their specific impact on this game's performance is not directly quantified in the data. The card's overall benchmark percentile of 81 places it in the upper tier of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 37283 is within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, though the RTX 4070 demonstrates its strength in this game's real-world measurements. The power consumption is rated at 200 W, and the card supports PCIe 4.0 x16, ensuring adequate bandwidth for the game's data transfer needs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 321 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 4K High preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers 104.9 FPS, which is 13.3 FPS lower than the 4K High preset's 118.2 FPS, making High the better choice for smoother performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows a balanced workload, with frame rates ranging from 156.3 FPS on Ultra to 239.6 FPS on Low, indicating that neither component is a severe limiting factor.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 321 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 208.8 FPS, resulting in a 112.2 FPS difference.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 handle 4K well in this game?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 delivers playable frame rates at 4K, with the lowest measured average being 104.9 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1080p High compare to 4K High?

A: The 1080p High preset achieves 237.1 FPS, which is 118.9 FPS higher than the 4K High preset's 118.2 FPS, showing significant scaling with resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K contributes to the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions, where the CPU's processing power becomes the limiting factor. The processor features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance for the game's logic and physics calculations. The benchmark data shows the CPU's strength, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 321 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain these extreme frame rates. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game's real-time processing. The processor's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, with a delta of 0%, indicating that the two perform virtually the same. The CPU's role becomes less prominent at 4K, where the GPU's rendering load dominates, but its performance ensures that it does not become a bottleneck at any resolution. The data indicates that the CPU is well-matched with the RTX 4070, providing enough headroom to avoid limiting frame rates at any tested setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset leads with 321 FPS, followed by Medium at 269.2 FPS, High at 237.1 FPS, and Ultra at 208.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the ordering remains the same, with Low at 239.6 FPS, Medium at 200.1 FPS, High at 181 FPS, and Ultra at 156.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 158.5 FPS, Medium reaches 135.9 FPS, High delivers 118.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 104.9 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern where each step from Low to Ultra reduces performance, but the impact varies by resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 112.2 FPS, which represents a 35% reduction. At 1440p, the difference is 83.3 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K, the difference is 53.6 FPS, a 34% reduction. This consistency suggests that the settings scale linearly with visual complexity, and the GPU's workload increases proportionally. The highest frame rate in the entire dataset is 321 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 104.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, both of which are well above playable thresholds. The data also shows that 1440p High at 181 FPS is a particularly strong configuration, offering high fidelity with substantial performance headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 413th out of 1626 tested combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strong performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, where the combo consistently delivers high frame rates across all settings. The ranking is particularly notable given the game's relatively modest system requirements, as the combo provides far more performance than necessary for a smooth experience. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to this strong overall standing. The combo's performance is well above the median, and the data indicates that it would be suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and for 60 FPS gaming at 4K. The rank of 413 also suggests that there are 412 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs, but the margin in real-world gaming is minimal given the high frame rates already achieved. The CPU's nearest rival, the Core i7-14700KF, shows a delta of 0%, indicating identical performance, while the GPU's nearest rival, the Radeon RX Vega 56, is 0.6% slower in average benchmark score, though the RTX 4070's real-world performance in this game is evidently strong. Overall, this combo ranks as a top-tier choice for Dave The Diver, offering an excellent balance of CPU and GPU power that ensures a fluid experience at any resolution or setting.