Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with Intel Core i7-14700KF + Intel Arc B570

This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B570 delivers solid, playable performance across all tested settings in Dave The Diver, though it lands in the lower-middle portion of the benchmark database. The data shows a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake CPU paired with a 10 GB Battlemage GPU that produces frame rates ranging from 55 FPS at 4K Ultra to 167 FPS at 1080p Low. For a game like Dave The Diver, which is not demanding by modern standards, this combo offers headroom at lower resolutions but will require settings adjustments at higher resolutions to maintain smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data makes the settings hierarchy clear. At 1080p, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset hitting 110 FPS average. This means 1080p users can comfortably run the highest quality settings without sacrificing playability. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 139 FPS average with a minimum of 118 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate up to 120 Hz.

Moving to 1440p, the picture changes slightly. The Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS average, which is still smooth but not as far above the 60 FPS baseline. The High preset at 1440p produces 94 FPS, while Medium yields 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 125 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor here rather than the CPU. For 1440p users, the High preset appears to be the optimal balance, as it stays well above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality.

At 4K, the choices become more consequential. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The High preset recovers to 63 FPS, just clearing the threshold. Medium at 4K produces 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent performance. The Low preset at 4K delivers 84 FPS, which is notable because it shows the game scales well even at this resolution when settings are reduced.

The data strongly suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 4K on this combo, as it maintains the minimum FPS at exactly 60 and provides a comfortable average. For 1440p, High offers the best experience without unnecessarily taxing the GPU. At 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset because the performance headroom is substantial and the visual improvements are essentially free.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF brings 20 cores and 28 threads across a Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This processor ranks in the 94th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating it is far more powerful than what Dave The Diver requires. The benchmark results from Cinebench R23 show a multi-core score of 44,167 and a single-core score of 6,235, which underscores the CPU's capability in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database illustrate the i7-14700KF's positioning. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 on average, a mere 0.2% behind the i7-14700KF's average of 70,163. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 1.0% with a score of 70,879. These tight margins show that the i7-14700KF sits squarely in the upper echelon of desktop processors, though it is not the absolute fastest.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is largely secondary. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the frame rate reaches 167 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not bottlenecking the system in any meaningful way. The game likely relies on single-core performance for its simulation and logic, and the i7-14700KF's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 6,235 places it among the top performers. The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a flexible choice for overclocking, though the stock configuration already provides ample headroom.

The L3 cache of 33 MB shared across the 20 cores also helps with data locality in gaming workloads. While Dave The Diver is not a cache-sensitive title like some simulation games, the large cache ensures that frequently accessed data stays close to the cores. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the performance difference in this game is unlikely to be dramatic given the modest requirements.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU built on a 5 nm TSMC process, featuring 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is unusual in that both clocks are identical. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2375 MHz with a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,556 places it in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534 (0.1% behind), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662 (0.5% ahead). This indicates the Arc B570 is a mid-range performer, competitive with mobile RTX 3070-class parts but not challenging high-end desktop GPUs.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's performance directly dictates the frame rates across resolutions and settings. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, which has modest texture requirements. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, though the 4K Ultra preset's 55 FPS average suggests the GPU is nearing its limit at that resolution. The 150 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector make it an efficient card that does not require a massive power supply, with the suggested PSU rated at 450 W.

The ray tracing cores (18 in total) and Xe2-HPG architecture provide modern features, but Dave The Diver does not appear to use ray tracing based on the available data. The GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are respectable for the mid-range segment, and they translate to the measured performance in this game. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for this workload, as the game does not seem to exceed the bandwidth available on that bus.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,282 out of 2,867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database. This ranking might seem surprising given the strong CPU, but it reflects the GPU's mid-range standing and the game's relatively low demands. The combo's position is driven by the Arc B570's performance ceiling rather than any deficiency in the CPU.

The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates well above 60 FPS on most presets. At 4K, the combo requires settings reduction to maintain playable performance, with Medium being the highest preset that keeps the minimum FPS at 60. The ranking of 2,282 out of 2,867 means there are 585 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs paired with similar or better CPUs.

In context, this combo is a reasonable mid-range pairing for a game like Dave The Diver, which does not push hardware to its limits. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking ensures that the processor will not become a bottleneck in this or most other games, while the GPU's 65th percentile ranking means it will handle 1080p and 1440p comfortably but struggle at 4K Ultra. The combo's overall ranking reflects the GPU's role as the primary determinant of gaming performance in this scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The data shows that 1440p High delivers 94 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS baseline. At 1080p Ultra, the combo reaches 110 FPS average, while 4K Medium produces 70 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High is the recommended choice based on the measured results.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55, which is below the 60 FPS standard. At 4K High, the average rises to 63 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the highest preset that maintains consistent playable performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20,556 is 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20,582), 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534), 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480), and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662). These figures indicate the Arc B570 is competitively positioned within its immediate peer group.

Q: Is the i7-14700KF overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The CPU's multi-core score of 44,167 in Cinebench R23 and its 94th percentile ranking indicate it far exceeds Dave The Diver's requirements. The frame rates at 1080p Low (167 FPS) show the CPU is not a limiting factor, but the extra headroom ensures smooth performance in more demanding titles.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 60 FPS, which appears at 4K Medium. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 89 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 118 FPS. No other tested presets have reported minimum FPS values in the data, but the available numbers show consistent performance above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and the platform uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. These features ensure compatibility with current and upcoming game requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values across settings are as follows. The Low preset delivers an average of 167 FPS. The Medium preset produces 139 FPS average, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS. The High preset reaches 124 FPS average. The Ultra preset achieves 110 FPS average. This progression shows a steady decline from Low to Ultra, with a 57 FPS difference between the two extremes.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 125 FPS. The Medium preset produces 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The High preset delivers 94 FPS average. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reflect the GPU's limitations at high resolution. The Low preset averages 84 FPS. The Medium preset produces 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset averages 63 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 55 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 29 FPS, which is the smallest spread across the three resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1080p yields roughly a 50-60% improvement in frame rates at equivalent settings. The Medium presets at each resolution consistently provide the most stable minimum FPS values, making them the safest choice for users who prioritize consistency over maximum visual quality. The High preset at 1440p is particularly notable, as it offers 94 FPS average without the minimum FPS data showing any drops below the playable threshold.