Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is remarkably light on the GPU, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B580 combo shows that the frame rate scales predictably and steeply with resolution. At 1080p, the system delivers an average of 185.9 FPS on Low settings, which is a massive headroom for high-refresh monitors. However, the drop to 4K is significant; the same Low preset yields 94.1 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset drops to 63.7 FPS. This pattern indicates that while the Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, the CPU is not a bottleneck even at 1080p, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results reveal a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. The most telling comparison is on the Low preset, where the average frame rate falls from 185.9 FPS at 1080p to 143.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 94.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 49% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K on Low settings. On the Ultra preset, the drop is from 121.3 FPS at 1080p to 90.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 63.7 FPS at 4K, a 47% reduction. The consistency of this scaling across all presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the sole limiting factor as resolution climbs. The CPU’s capability is evident, as even the most demanding 1080p scenario (Ultra) produces 121.3 FPS, which is far above the threshold where a six-core processor would typically become a constraint. The data suggests that players targeting 4K will need to make significant compromises, while 1080p and 1440p offer a wide range of playable settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 185.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 63.7 FPS on Ultra to 94.1 FPS on Low, meaning all presets are technically playable, but Ultra may not be smooth enough for all users.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 141.8 at 1080p to 106.3 at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 25%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 holding back the Arc B580 in this game?

A: The data indicates no. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 121.3 FPS, and at 1080p Low it reaches 185.9 FPS. These high frame rates suggest the CPU is providing ample performance.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate on Medium is 115.8 FPS, while High delivers 106.3 FPS. This is a 9.5 FPS difference, favoring Medium settings for a performance boost.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and high frame rate?

A: 2560x1440 on High settings appears optimal, providing 106.3 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and represents a significant visual upgrade over 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 2560x1440 as the sweet spot for this hardware combination. At this resolution, the High preset delivers an average of 106.3 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 90.4 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over a slight frame rate dip. At 4K, the situation is different; to maintain a comfortable frame rate above 70 FPS, the High preset (70.7 FPS) is the most demanding option that remains fluid. The Low preset at 4K (94.1 FPS) provides a significant performance boost but sacrifices visual detail. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 121.3 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it provides a high frame rate without any need to compromise on visual quality. The Low preset at 1080p, while fastest, is unnecessary for a smooth experience given the high performance on other presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits a wide performance envelope. The Low preset achieves an average of 185.9 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 158.0 FPS, while High yields 141.8 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a robust 121.3 FPS. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound, as even the heaviest load leaves significant performance on the table.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU taking on more work. The Low preset averages 143.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 115.8 FPS and High at 106.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 90.4 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a 52.7 FPS difference, indicating a balanced workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset averages 94.1 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 143.1 FPS seen at 1440p. Medium settings yield 79.8 FPS, and High produces 70.7 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 63.7 FPS, which is the lowest score in the dataset. The data shows that all four presets are playable at 4K, but the margin for error is much thinner, with a 30.4 FPS spread between Low and Ultra.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This substantial memory capacity is more than sufficient for Dave The Diver, a game that does not appear to be VRAM-limited at any of the tested settings. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs are capable of pushing the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales as expected with resolution, with the 4K results being the most demanding. The card’s boost clock of 2670 MHz is consistent across its operating range, and its FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS is clearly enough to handle this title. The benchmark results show a 49% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, which is a typical pattern for a mid-range GPU. The Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has a deltaPct of -0.7, meaning the Arc B580 is slightly ahead in this synthetic test.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable processor that does not bottleneck the Arc B580 in this specific game. The CPU’s benchmark scores are noteworthy: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319. The multi-threaded performance is strong enough to feed the GPU at all settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The data suggests that the game is not heavily multi-threaded, but the CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and Zen 3 architecture are sufficient. The CPU’s percentile rank is 79, and its average benchmark score of 20875 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, with a deltaPct of -0.1. This means the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially tied with that processor in synthetic tests. In Dave The Diver, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and the results show it does so without issue, as the frame rates scale purely with GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B580 combo ranks 1264th out of 1626 total combos for Dave The Diver. This puts it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is a logical result given the mid-range nature of both components. However, the rank is not indicative of poor playability. The absolute frame rates are high, and the combo’s position is more a reflection of the sheer number of high-end systems in the database. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced for this game, with no single component acting as a severe bottleneck. While it does not compete with top-tier systems that might achieve 200+ FPS at 4K, it provides a solid 60+ FPS experience at 4K on most presets and excellent performance at lower resolutions. The rank, therefore, should be interpreted as a measure of overall performance headroom relative to the most powerful rigs, rather than a statement of inadequacy for the target game.