Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver pairs an Intel Core i7-14700KF with an Intel Arc B580 in a combination that ranks in the 1274th position out of 1626 tested combos for this title. The benchmark data shows a system that delivers strong frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads providing substantial headroom for this Adventure title’s workload. The Core i7-14700KF operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, built on Intel’s 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture, and it sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs tested on the database.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700KF brings 20 physical cores and 28 threads to the system, a configuration that is far beyond what Dave The Diver’s gameplay loop typically demands. This adventure title is not heavily threaded, and the benchmark results reflect that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. The processor’s Raptor Lake-R architecture, with its 33 MB of shared L3 cache, handles the game’s logic and asset streaming without evident strain. In synthetic tests, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290, placing it in the 96th percentile versus all CPUs.

The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is particularly relevant for frame pacing in this game. Dave The Diver’s simulation and physics calculations, while not extreme, benefit from the high single-thread performance that this clock speed enables. The Geekbench single-core score of 2972 supports this interpretation, showing that the processor can rapidly execute the game’s primary thread. The 125 W TDP indicates a power envelope that allows sustained boost operation, which the measured FPS data suggests is happening consistently across all settings.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals reinforces its capability. The benchmark data shows the i7-14700KF with an average benchmark score of 70104, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.4% delta). This means the CPU is delivering parity with top-tier alternatives, and in the context of Dave The Diver, that performance headroom means the GPU is almost always the component determining the final FPS number. The Passmark multi-thread score of 52425 further confirms that the processor is not a bottleneck in this scenario.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest average FPS is 186, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only tested configuration that breaks the 180 FPS barrier, and it represents the ceiling of what this system can produce in this game.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-core performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70104 in the average benchmark, which is 0% different from the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69887 and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 64.4, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M at 22999 and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 at 22950. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 23181 by 0.7%.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1274th out of 1626 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency, as the data shows the processor is in the 96th percentile.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the GPU, and does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory capacity is sufficient for Dave The Diver at all tested resolutions, preventing any texture streaming or asset loading bottlenecks.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces 139.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops that to 104.7 FPS, a reduction of 34.8 FPS or roughly 25%. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls further to 71.9 FPS, representing another 32.8 FPS decrease from the 1440p figure. This linear scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom and the graphics card’s fill rate becomes the determining factor.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For Low settings, the frame rate goes from 186 FPS at 1080p to 141.1 FPS at 1440p to 94.7 FPS at 4K. For Ultra settings, the progression is 121.3 FPS at 1080p, 90.5 FPS at 1440p, and 64.4 FPS at 4K. The consistent roughly 25-30% drop between each resolution step indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is being pushed harder at each level, and the CPU’s performance is not creating any irregularity in these transitions.

At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 64.7 FPS (186 vs 121.3), which is a substantial 34.8% reduction. At 4K, that same settings spread narrows to 30.3 FPS (94.7 vs 64.4), a 32% reduction. This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s raw pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint, and the settings-based differences in shading complexity have proportionally less impact. The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700KF is never the limiting component in this game, even at the lowest resolution and settings where the CPU would theoretically be most stressed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1274th out of 1626 tested combinations for Dave The Diver. This places the system in the 21st percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 78% of tested systems perform better in this game. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s positioning, as the Arc B580 sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 96th percentile among all CPUs.

This discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles explains the overall combo ranking. The system is not a top-tier performer in this title because the graphics card holds it back from the frame rates that the processor could theoretically support. The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, deliver nearly identical average scores, confirming that the processor is not the differentiator here. The combo ranking of 1274 indicates that users pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would see significantly better results in this game.

The ranking also reflects the Arc B580’s position relative to its direct competitors. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it just 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 23181, yet the ranking implies that this small delta translates to meaningful differences in Dave The Diver performance. The 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game, but the GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings, where it produces 64.4 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors packed into a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a 2670 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz effective 19 Gbps. This configuration produces 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is the specification that most directly correlates with the measured FPS in Dave The Diver. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this game’s asset loads at all tested resolutions.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs determine its fill rate capabilities. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are the specifications that govern how quickly the card can render the detailed ocean environments and character sprites in Dave The Diver. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as it produces 186 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the 64.4 FPS result indicates the GPU is reaching its performance ceiling.

The GPU’s position in the 66th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021, places it in the mid-range category. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181 (-0.7% delta), meaning the Arc B580 is essentially at parity with that card in synthetic tests. In Dave The Diver, this translates to playable but not exceptional performance, as the 4K Ultra result of 64.4 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The 190 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate that this is not a power-hungry card, which is consistent with its mid-range positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 186 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium settings yield 153.7 FPS, High settings produce 139.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 121.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 64.7 FPS, and even the lowest figure at this resolution is well above the refresh rate of most displays, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings produce 141.1 FPS, which is a 24.1% drop from the 1080p result. Medium settings yield 117.9 FPS, High settings produce 104.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 90.5 FPS. The settings spread narrows slightly to 50.6 FPS, but all results remain above 90 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is still handling the workload comfortably at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 94.7 FPS, which remains playable, but the higher settings see more significant drops. Medium settings yield 79.5 FPS, High settings produce 71.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 64.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 30.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s compute resources are the primary constraint at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 64.4 FPS is the only configuration tested that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still maintains a playable frame rate.

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Core i7-14700KF provides ample CPU performance, and the Intel Arc B580 delivers frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings. The system is capable of running Dave The Diver at playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, making it a viable combination for this adventure title across a wide range of display configurations.