Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B570 Benchmark Analysis

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor and Intel Arc B570 graphics card ranks 2282nd out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The pairing delivers playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, with the Arc B570 providing the majority of the performance headroom while the Ryzen 5 2600 keeps pace without becoming a consistent bottleneck at most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2282nd out of 2867 tested combinations, which places it in the 79.6th percentile of all tested systems — meaning roughly one in five tested combos performs worse. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the Ryzen 5 2600 is a 2018-era processor with a 75th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Neither component is exceptional by current standards, but their combined output in Dave The Diver is sufficient for smooth gameplay at most settings.

Comparatively, the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367), and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223). The Arc B570's average score of 20556 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% difference). This suggests the combo's ranking is more constrained by the GPU than the CPU, as the Arc B570 sits closer to its direct rivals than the Ryzen 5 2600 does to its peers.

The data shows that this combo delivers 1080p Ultra at 110 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The rank of 2282 reflects that while the system handles Dave The Diver competently, there are many faster combinations in the database — primarily those with newer CPUs and higher-tier GPUs. The 2867 tested combos include many with flagship processors and graphics cards, so a mid-range pairing landing in the lower 20% is consistent with the component tier.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) and features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It operates at a fixed 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 160-bit bus. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Dave The Diver's art style and asset streaming demands.

In this game, the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the primary drivers of frame rate at higher resolutions and settings. The measured results show the GPU scaling predictably: at 1080p Low, the combo produces 167 FPS, which drops to 124 FPS at High and 110 FPS at Ultra. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU is handling the increased pixel count and visual effects without hitting a hard ceiling, though the diminishing returns from Low to Ultra (a 34% drop) suggest the GPU is being pushed progressively harder.

The Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs positions it as a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Arc A750 (0.1% slower), which places it in a tightly contested performance band. For Dave The Diver specifically, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM is more than sufficient — the game's stylized visuals do not demand large texture pools, so the memory capacity never becomes a limiting factor in the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales from 1080p to 4K across settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 167 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and further to 84 FPS at 4K (a 50% reduction from 1080p). This is a steeper drop than the pixel count alone would suggest (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p), indicating that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as resolution rises.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 139 FPS at 1080p drops to 105 FPS at 1440p (24% reduction) and 70 FPS at 4K (50% reduction). The High preset shows 124 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p (24% reduction), and 63 FPS at 4K (49% reduction). Ultra settings produce 110 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p (25% reduction), and 55 FPS at 4K (50% reduction).

The consistent ~50% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance headroom is sufficient at 1080p, but as pixel count increases, the Arc B570's rendering throughput becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical across all presets suggests the game's engine scales resolution demands uniformly, regardless of visual complexity.

At 4K, only Low settings (84 FPS) and Medium settings (70 FPS) maintain averages above 60 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall to 63 FPS and 55 FPS respectively, with Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K gaming viable only with reduced settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer more headroom across all presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. At 4K Low, the system averages 84 FPS, and at Medium it averages 70 FPS. High drops to 63 FPS (borderline playable), while Ultra falls to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 1080p, all settings deliver at least 110 FPS average, with Low reaching 167 FPS. At 1440p, all settings stay above 83 FPS. For consistent 100+ FPS gameplay, 1080p is the optimal resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.1% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Arc A750 (20582). This indicates near-identical performance potential, though actual in-game results can vary.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in Dave The Diver?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears sufficient, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load. However, the consistent ~50% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, meaning the CPU has adequate headroom.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60+ FPS at 1440p?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1440p maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 83 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 89 FPS, suggesting smooth performance across the board.

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to the individual component rankings?

A: The CPU ranks in the 75th percentile, the GPU in the 65th percentile, but the combo ranks 2282nd out of 2867 (79.6th percentile of combos). This discrepancy suggests the pairing is better than the sum of its parts for Dave The Diver specifically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides average FPS for all four settings presets at three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 167 FPS on Low, 139 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 118 and maximum of 160), 124 FPS on High, and 110 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, representing a 34% performance drop at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong: 125 FPS on Low, 105 FPS on Medium (minimum 89, maximum 121), 94 FPS on High, and 83 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p averages around 24-25% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained: 84 FPS on Low, 70 FPS on Medium (minimum 60, maximum 81), 63 FPS on High, and 55 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium maintain comfortable margins above 60 FPS, while High sits right at the threshold and Ultra falls below it.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings, showing 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. These minimums suggest that even the worst-case frame drops remain playable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Medium can dip to exactly 60 FPS — still acceptable but with less headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen architecture (Zen+ refresh) built on a 12 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and features 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as the game's adventure genre focuses more on rendering than complex physics or AI simulations. The Ryzen 5 2600's multithreaded performance — evidenced by its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 and Passmark multithread score of 13160 — provides adequate processing power for the game's logic. Its single-core performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3, Geekbench single-core score of 1154) is sufficient for the game's main thread, which typically handles game state updates and input processing.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, despite being from an older generation. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), showing that the Ryzen 5 2600 remains competitive even against newer mobile and desktop parts. The fact that the combo's FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent (around 50% reduction) suggests the CPU is not introducing variable bottlenecks at different resolutions — the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, Ultra settings at 110 FPS average provide the best visual quality while maintaining a high frame rate. The 57 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is significant, but Ultra's 110 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 1440p, Ultra settings deliver 83 FPS average, which remains smooth for most displays. The drop from 110 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p is noticeable but acceptable. If a higher frame rate is preferred for competitive play or high-refresh displays, High settings at 94 FPS offer a good compromise, while Medium at 105 FPS provides additional headroom. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 89 FPS, ensuring consistent performance.

For 4K gaming, the recommendation is more nuanced. Medium settings at 70 FPS average (with a 60 FPS minimum) provide the best balance of visual quality and playability. High settings at 63 FPS are borderline — technically above 60 FPS but with less margin for frame time spikes. Ultra at 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 84 FPS offer the most headroom but sacrifice visual detail that may detract from the game's art style.

The overall best experience across all resolutions is 1080p Ultra, which combines the highest visual quality with a 110 FPS average. For users with 1440p displays, Ultra remains viable at 83 FPS. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset — it maintains a 70 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum, ensuring no drops below the playability threshold.