Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, but the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + Intel Arc B570 combo reveals a clear scaling pattern that defines its performance envelope. At 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound, but as resolution increases, the load shifts decisively to the GPU, making the Arc B570 the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 124 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High reduces that to 94 FPS, a drop of 30 FPS (approximately 24%). At 4K High, the average falls to 63 FPS, which is nearly half the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that while the Ryzen 5 5600 has ample headroom at lower resolutions, the Arc B570's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor as pixel count quadruples.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution, which further confirms the GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (167 FPS) to Ultra (110 FPS) is 57 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 42 FPS (125 to 83), and at 4K it tightens to 29 FPS (84 to 55). This compression suggests that at 4K, even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the raw pixel throughput required, whereas at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough for settings to have a larger relative impact.

Interestingly, the 4K Medium setting delivers 70 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS, which is a playable result. The 4K Low setting at 84 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where even Ultra settings maintain 83 FPS, and Medium hits 105 FPS. At 1080p, the system is likely leaving performance on the table due to CPU limitations, as the jump from 124 to 167 FPS when dropping from High to Low indicates the GPU is not the sole constraint at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Dave The Diver, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2282 out of 2867 combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, specifically around the 20th percentile from the top. The comboRankInGame value of 2282 out of 2867 indicates that while this is not a top-tier setup for this game, it is far from the bottom of the pack.

The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU and GPU capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600 holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs in general benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (avgScore 20454, deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (avgScore 20425, deltaPct 0.2), and AMD EPYC 9454P (avgScore 20422, deltaPct 0.2). These deltas are nearly negligible, showing the 5600 is competitive with recent mainstream and even server-class parts in synthetic tests.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 (avgScore 20582, deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avgScore 20534, deltaPct 0.1), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avgScore 20662, deltaPct -0.5). The deltaPct values here are all under 0.5%, meaning the B570 performs statistically on par with these cards in general compute benchmarks. Despite this parity, the combo ranking in Dave The Diver is low, which suggests that the game's engine may not fully utilize the hardware, or that other factors such as driver overhead or memory bandwidth play a larger role in this specific title.

Given that the combo ranks in the 20th percentile, users should not expect top-tier frame rates in Dave The Diver, but the measured FPS data shows the system is still capable of smooth gameplay at most settings, provided resolution expectations are managed.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is evident from the resolution scaling data. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the demands on the memory subsystem and pixel fill rate become more pronounced. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that the GPU can process, and at 4K Ultra (55 FPS average), the system is clearly approaching those limits.

The GPU's 10 GB VRAM is a notable asset. Dave The Diver is not a memory-heavy title, and 10 GB is ample for any of the tested settings, meaning VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck here. The FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is moderate for a modern GPU, and the data suggests this raw compute throughput is what limits the highest settings at 4K. The 4K High to 4K Ultra drop (63 to 55 FPS) is only 8 FPS, while the 1080p High to Ultra drop (124 to 110 FPS) is 14 FPS, indicating that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already saturated and additional settings have diminishing returns.

The GPU's general benchmark scores, with a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, place it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the B570 is effectively identical in performance to its predecessor. This parity is reflected in the game's measured FPS, where the B570 does not show any particular advantage or disadvantage in Dave The Diver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete grid of average FPS across resolutions and settings, with some entries also including min and max FPS.

4K (3840x2160):

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

1440p (2560x1440):

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

1080p (1920x1080):

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

The minimum FPS data points are only available for Medium settings, where they show 60 FPS at 4K, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 118 FPS at 1080p. These minimums indicate that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip below playable thresholds for Medium settings at 1440p and 1080p. At 4K Medium, the 60 FPS minimum is exactly at the standard target, suggesting occasional stutters may be noticeable.

The scaling from Medium to High is consistent across resolutions: a drop of 7 FPS at 4K (70 to 63), 11 FPS at 1440p (105 to 94), and 15 FPS at 1080p (139 to 124). This shows that High settings cost roughly 10-12% performance over Medium, regardless of resolution. The jump from High to Ultra is more costly at lower resolutions: 8 FPS at 4K (63 to 55), 11 FPS at 1440p (94 to 83), and 14 FPS at 1080p (124 to 110). This pattern suggests that Ultra settings impose a similar absolute cost, but at 1080p, the CPU can still push high frame rates, masking some of the GPU load.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to Medium settings as the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the system delivers 105 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is smooth and well above typical 60 FPS targets. This is the recommended configuration for most users, as it provides high frame rates with only a modest step down from High visual fidelity.

For users with 1080p displays, Medium settings at 139 FPS average (min 118 FPS) offer an excellent experience, with headroom for high refresh rate monitors up to 120Hz. If a user prefers visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Ultra at 110 FPS is still highly playable and represents the best visual experience this combo can offer at that resolution.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Medium settings at 70 FPS average (min 60 FPS) is the only configuration that reliably hits the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear recommendation for 4K displays. High settings at 63 FPS average are borderline, and Ultra at 55 FPS will likely feel less fluid. The 4K Low setting at 84 FPS is viable for those who prioritize smoothness above all else, but the visual compromise may not be worth the FPS gain.

For users with 1440p displays who want maximum quality, Ultra at 83 FPS is a viable choice, as it stays well above 60 FPS. However, the 22 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra (105 vs 83) may not justify the visual improvement for all users. The data suggests that Medium is the "sweet spot" for this combo across all resolutions, as it consistently delivers the best balance of high average FPS and acceptable minimums.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The measured data shows 1440p Medium delivers 105 FPS average with an 89 FPS minimum, making it the best combination of visual quality and smoothness. At 4K, the system can only reliably hit 60 FPS at Medium settings (70 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum).

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which produce a 70 FPS average and a 60 FPS minimum. High settings drop to 63 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for all players.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 94 at 1440p and 63 at 4K. This represents a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops with resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU appears to be more of a constraint, as the FPS difference between Low (167) and High (124) is larger than expected if the GPU were fully saturated.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: The data shows minimum FPS of 60 at 4K, 89 at 1440p, and 118 at 1080p for Medium settings. These figures indicate that the system maintains playable frame rates even in demanding scenes.

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

A: This pairing ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it approximately in the 20th percentile. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, but their combined performance in this specific game is below the median.