Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + Intel Arc B570 — Hardware Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable Dave The Diver experience, with the measured data showing this combination ranks in the 79th percentile of all tested combos (2282nd out of 2867). The pairing produces playable frame rates at every resolution tested, from a 55 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a 167 FPS average at 1080p Low, indicating that this system is well-balanced for this adventure title, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and settings increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, drawing up to 105 W TDP on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The processor features a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D lineup and proves beneficial in gaming workloads that exhibit high cache locality.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is significant but not dominant. The game's adventure genre typically involves moderate simulation and logic overhead, which the 6-core/12-thread configuration handles comfortably. The processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 20,363 and single-thread score of 2,941 indicate solid general-purpose performance. The single-thread score places this CPU in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, suggesting that the per-core performance is more than adequate for this title's primary game logic.

The PassMark physics score of 2,282 and floating-point math score of 34,511 further demonstrate the processor's capability in handling the physics calculations and floating-point operations that Dave The Diver's underwater exploration and fishing mechanics require. The integer math score of 60,033 and data compression score of 230,392 indicate strong performance in general computation, which supports the game's inventory management and world-state tracking systems.

Benchmark comparisons show the Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits in a tight competitive cluster. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, with a 0.3% margin over the Intel Core i9-12900T. These negligible deltas mean the CPU choice among these rivals would have virtually no measurable impact on Dave The Diver frame rates, as the game is not heavily CPU-threaded.

The processor's DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for this game's requirements. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly advantageous, as it reduces the frequency of slower main memory accesses during gameplay, which can help maintain consistent frame pacing in scenes with many simultaneous entities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a consistent 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It comes equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The theoretical peak performance reaches 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide a strong foundation for rendering the vibrant underwater environments and detailed character sprites in Dave The Diver.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution and settings. The PassMark G3D score of 14,195 and DirectX 12 score of 72 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is the API this game likely leverages. The GPU's percentile ranking at 65th among all GPUs, combined with the average benchmark score of 20,556, places it in the mid-range tier of graphics hardware.

Rival GPU comparisons show the Arc B570 is closely matched with several other mid-range options. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, while being 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. These marginal differences mean the Arc B570's gaming performance in this title would be nearly indistinguishable from these rivals.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is noteworthy; at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the game demands significant memory bandwidth, and the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth proves sufficient to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest it is a power-efficient solution for this workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the system produces 124 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 94 FPS, a 24.2% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 63 FPS, representing a 49.2% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU can maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Low settings tier shows similar behavior: 167 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p (25.1% drop), and 84 FPS at 4K (49.7% drop). The consistent percentage drops across settings tiers reinforce that resolution scaling is primarily a GPU workload consideration. The Medium settings tier shows 139 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K, with the 1440p and 4K figures including minimum FPS values of 89 and 60 respectively, indicating stable frame delivery at these settings.

The Ultra settings tier presents the most demanding scenario: 110 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is still playable, though it sits below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider optimal. The 1440p Ultra result of 83 FPS demonstrates that this combination can deliver high-refresh-rate experiences at mid-range resolutions with maximum visual quality.

The transition from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution shows a consistent 34-35% performance cost: at 1080p, 167 FPS drops to 110 FPS (34.1% reduction); at 1440p, 125 FPS drops to 83 FPS (33.6%); and at 4K, 84 FPS drops to 55 FPS (34.5%). This uniformity in settings scaling suggests the game's graphical options have a predictable impact on GPU load, with no single setting causing an anomalous performance penalty.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the pairing in the 79.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of every five tested configurations. Given the mid-range positioning of both components, this rank is slightly better than expected, suggesting the game is well-optimized for this hardware combination.

The ranking reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings. The system's ability to maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Medium (70 FPS average) and 55 FPS at 4K Ultra is a strong result for a GPU in this performance class. The 1080p performance, ranging from 110 FPS at Ultra to 167 FPS at Low, positions this combo well for high-refresh-rate monitors at standard resolution.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking, creates an interesting dynamic. The CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which means in CPU-light scenes at lower resolutions, the GPU may limit performance, but in more demanding scenes with many entities or complex logic, the CPU has headroom to prevent bottlenecks. This balance is favorable for a game like Dave The Diver, which can have moments of intense activity during fishing minigames or when many sea creatures are on screen.

The combo's rank suggests that users with higher-end GPUs might see improved performance at 4K Ultra settings, while those with lower-end CPUs might experience occasional frame drops in complex scenes. However, the current pairing provides a well-rounded experience across all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K across all settings. The system achieves 84 FPS at 4K Low, 70 FPS at 4K Medium, 63 FPS at 4K High, and 55 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the only configuration below 60 FPS, though it remains playable.

Q: What is the best settings tier for 1440p gaming?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra settings tier delivers 83 FPS average, which is the highest visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. The Medium tier provides 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, making it the best option for those prioritizing frame consistency over maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is within 0.3% of all four nearest rivals in average benchmark score. It is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600F and Core Ultra 5 225, and 0.2% behind the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. The Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.3% ahead. These differences are effectively negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is the GPU VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The Intel Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured results show no indication of VRAM capacity issues, as even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra at 55 FPS) maintains playable performance without apparent stuttering or texture streaming problems.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers 167 FPS at Low, 139 FPS at Medium, 124 FPS at High, and 110 FPS at Ultra settings. All configurations exceed 110 FPS, making this combo well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors at any settings tier.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2282nd out of 2867 tested combos, placing it in the 79.6th percentile. This means it performs better than approximately 80% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, with minimum and maximum values provided where recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 167 FPS average
• Medium: 139 FPS average, with minimum 118 FPS and maximum 160 FPS
• High: 124 FPS average
• Ultra: 110 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average, with minimum 89 FPS and maximum 121 FPS
• High: 94 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 84 FPS average
• Medium: 70 FPS average, with minimum 60 FPS and maximum 81 FPS
• High: 63 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all settings tiers, with Low being the fastest and Ultra being the slowest at every resolution. The Medium settings tier is the only configuration where minimum FPS values were recorded, and all recorded minimums remain above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, with the 4K Medium minimum exactly at 60 FPS. This suggests stable frame delivery without significant drops, even during demanding gameplay moments.

The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole setting where players might notice reduced smoothness. All other 11 tested configurations maintain average frame rates at or above 63 FPS, with the majority exceeding 80 FPS. This comprehensive dataset indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Arc B570 combination provides a versatile gaming experience in Dave The Diver, capable of adapting to various display capabilities and performance preferences.