Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptionally high performance in Dave The Diver, a title that is not graphically demanding but benefits from strong CPU and GPU capabilities. The measured framerates across multiple resolutions and quality presets confirm that this combination consistently surpasses 130 FPS at 4K even on Ultra settings, and exceeds 400 FPS at 1080p on Low, making it solidly adequate for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, and how does that affect gaming?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high core count and boost speed support fluid multitasking and can handle background tasks while gaming; the measured results in this database show that the processor does not bottleneck the GPU in any of the 12 recorded frame rate tests.

Q: What are the GPU’s key memory specifications?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The effective memory clock is 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). For a low-usage game like Dave The Diver, this large VRAM allocation is more than sufficient at all tested resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic test scores?

A: In the synthetic average score used for ranking, the i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher than the i7-14700KF.

Q: What does the GPU’s rank percentile indicate, relative to all GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 86th percentile of all video cards according to the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 86% of GPU models. Its average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it in proximity to the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% lower).

Q: Are the measured FPS values from actual hardware or estimates?

A: The data field indicating "dataIsMeasured": true and the presence of actual measurement rows confirm that the FPS values are derived from real testing, not from theoretical calculations. All 12 rows provide distinct averages at three resolutions and four quality settings.

Q: How does the combo planRank overall in the database?

A: This CPU+GPU pair is ranked 215 out of 3710 tested combos in Dave The Diver. That means it sits within the top 6% of all configurations assessed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor built on a 10 nm process (Intel’s Raptor Lake refresh architecture). It runs with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz. With 33 MB of shared L3 cache, 2 MB of L2 per core, and supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the CPU provides a strong foundation for gaming workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44,167 and single-core score of 6,235 show its overall computational capability; PassMark’s multithread score of 52,425 underscores high multi-threading throughput.

Of more direct relevance to Dave The Diver, a game that is not heavy on multi-threaded processing, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance is significant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 6,235, and the Geekbench single-core result is 2,578. Even at the highest measured preset (Ultra, 4K), where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, the CPU never appears to limit the frame accumulation—the measured FPS at 4K Ultra is still 136, which is high enough to maintain fluid gameplay.

Additionally, the i7-14700KF has a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs based on average benchmark score, meaning only about 6% of processors score better across the global database. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core 0 Ultra 7 265K—are all within a 1% delta and show that the i7-14700KF effectively trades place with top-tier chips.

The CPU's extended cache hierarchy (including 2 MB per core L2) and its unlocked multiplier (denoted by the "KF" suffix) allow it to be overclocked, although in this dataset all values reflect the unaltered stock operation. The measured frame data shows that the processor can keep up with the RTX 4080 at every resolution. When the GPU is able to exercise its full capabilities (e.g., at 1080p) the CPU doesn’t hold it back—the average FPS at 1080p Low sets 408 FPS, the highest observed at that resolution.

In summary, the i7-14700KF delivers a powerful single-core presence that scales well with the RTX 4080, and its multi-core resources are more than sufficient for this title, leaving the GPU as the primary performance determinant in Dave the Diver.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process, with a transistor count of 45,900 million and a die size of 379 mm². It runs at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with a memory clock of 1400 MHz (effective 22.4 Gbps). The card includes 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its shading units number 9,728, along with 304 texture mapping units and 112 ROPs. The RTX 4080 also has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, relevant for ray tracing and AI tasks, but the game tested here does not appear to heavily rely on those advanced features.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 13 Hills’ OpenCL 214,739, Vulkan 263,779, and in Passmark G3D it scores 34,457. Its percentile ranking is the 86th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it leads most alternatives. Its closest rivals are the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% higher average score), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% higher). The RTX 4080 itself is a very powerful card, and in some cases the measured FPS numbers reflect that.

For Dave the Diver, the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 3840×2160 (4K) with High settings, the average FPS is 154. Dropping to Low settings bumps this to 206. At the Ultra preset, the average is still a very playable 136 FPS. This shows that even the most demanding settings yield high refresh.

The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of VRAM is stark capacity for a game like Dave the Diver, which is light on texture memory. Even at 4K, the framer table show that the rendering pipeline is not bottlenecked by memory, as FPS numbers do not degrade from VRAM bridging.

Overall, the RTX 4080 is a top-tier graphics card that interacts with the CPU to deliver high FPS across all presets. The card’s power draws 320 W TDP and is suggests a 700W PSU, but such details are not measured in the frame data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined result of this CPU+GPU pair in Dave the Diver is ranked 215 out of 3710 total combos tested in the database. That puts it in the top 6% of all configurations. The rank is based on the measured FPS data, not synthetic scores, but it reflects the synergy between the two components. Since the game is not GPU-heavy, a strong CPU is also part of the equation, and this pairing achieves an average FPS that is never below 136 FPS in the worst scenario (4K Ultra), which is very high.

The dominance of the RTX 4080 alone (94th percentile for the CPU and 86th percentile for the GPU) indicates that this combination is near the top of the list. Only a few combos—likely those with more powerful GPUs (like the RTX 4090 or new 50-series) or CPUs with even higher single-core throughput (like the mentioned Core Ultra 7 265K) surpass it. As expected, the position within the top 3 percent of all tested builds reflects a high level of performance.

The nearest CPU rivals on the database (AMD Ryzen 7 9700F etc.) yield nearly identical components, so the ranking of that specific combo for Dave the Diver is more dominated by the choice of GPU. Having a RTX 4080 ensures high frames in all but the most extreme resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data include three resolutions (1920×1080, 2560×1440, 3840×2160) and four quality settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The following are the exact average FPS values measured, with min/max where they exist:

• 1920×1080 (1080p):
• Low: 408 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: 342 FPS (min=290, max=393)
• High: 305 FPS (min/max none)
• Ultra: 269 FPS (min/max none)

• 2560×1440 (WQHD):
• Low: 307 FPS (no min/max)
• Medium: 257 FPS (min=219, max=296)
• High: 230 FPS (no min/max)
• Ultra: 203 FPS (no min/max)

• 3840×2160 (4K UHD):
• Low: 206 FPS (no min/max)
• Medium: 172 FPS (min=146, max=198)
• High: 154 FPS (no min/max)
• Ultra: 136 FPS (no min/max)

These numbers show a consistent scaling: increasing resolution gradually drops the average FPS, while increasing graphical quality reduces FPS as expected. For instance, at 1080p Low the system exceeds 400 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rates of most monitors. At 4K Ultra the system still maintains 136 FPS, indicating room for higher refresh displays.

The min and max values for Medium settings are recorded: at 1080p Medium the min is 290 and max 393; at 1440p Medium the min 219 and max 296; at 4K Medium the min 146 and max 198. These ranges give a sense of the headroom and potential stutter moments, but the averages are high enough that the gameplay is fluid.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows that the highest quality setting—Ultra—delivers acceptable frame rates at every resolution. Even at 4K Ultra, the average is 136 FPS, which crosses the threshold for high refresh. However, the easiest way to increase performance is to drop to Medium or Low. For a game like Dave the Diver, visual fidelity might matter but average FPS is already high.

For someone with a high-refresh 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the sweet spot is likely the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium the average is 342 FPS; at 1440p Medium it’s 257 FPS; and at 4K Medium it’s still 172. These values are all above 144, 240, or 360. The Low preset provides the highest frame values on each display—408, 307, and 206 at respective resolutions—but it reduces graphical details noticeably, which might not be worth the extra FPS given that the game is not a demanding thriller.

High is a middle ground, offering 305, 230, and 154 average FPS at the three resolutions. It's a viable choice for those who want a balance between visual quality and speed.

Given the measured data, setting the quality to “Medium” presents the best trade-off between the rendering load and the achievable frame rate. There is no scenario where the average FPS drops below the 146 minimum observed at Medium 4K, so the game remains responsive. For those with a 4K 120Hz display, Medium at 4K (172) provides enough margin, while Ultra would still be comfortably above 120 FPS (136). Therefore, the decision to choose Medium or Ultra depends on whether the user prioritizes graphics fidelity or raw speed; both are entirely usable.

Resolution Scaling

From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS decreases by roughly 75-100 FPS across each setting. For instance, at High, the drop from 1080p (305) to 1440p (230) is 75 FPS, and to 2160p (154) is 151 FPS lower. The scaling is consistent, indicating that the majority of performance loss when raising resolution comes from the GPU.

At 1440p to 4K, the further drop is steeper, about 76 FPS in High (230→154) and 135 FPS in Low (307→206). This is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where rasterization workload increases substantially with pixel count. However, even at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4080 is still not maxed out, as evidenced by the 136 FPS average.

The CPU contribution can be gauged by looking at how the FPS scales at the same resolution when settings change. For example, at 1080p, going from Low (408) to Ultra (269) costs 139 FPS, which is mostly GPU-dependent, but the CPU can still handle the low-usage tasks. The fact that 1080p Low hits 408 indicates that the CPU (core i7-14700KF) does not bottleneck the game at all; the GPU is fully utilized at this setting.

Comparing resolution scaling across all quality levels reveals that the GPU is the definitive limiting factor. The same CPU. Variations in FPS are almost entirely attributable to GPU load. The core presence of the i7-14700KF provides a strong enough single-thread to prevent any CPU stalls, even at 4K. The data shows a clear linear relationship: increasing resolution by a factor of 1.8 (1080p to 4K) reduces FPS by about half in most settings, which is standard for this class of GPU.

In summary, the resolution scaling behavior affirms that the i7-14700KF+RTX 4080 is a well-matched pair for high refresh, with the GPU becoming the firstlimiting resource beyond 4K—but even there, the performance remains far above what most players need.