Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Dave The Diver, a game that is more about exploration and management than raw graphical spectacle. The measured data shows a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the CPU and GPU trading responsibilities depending on resolution. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on resolution scaling, component roles, and overall system ranking.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases, but the rate of performance loss is particularly telling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 124 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings, the average drops to 94 FPS, a 24.2% reduction. This is a significant but expected hit. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) is more dramatic: the average falls from 94 FPS to 63 FPS, a 33.0% drop. This steeper decline at 4K is the classic signature of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck.

The pattern holds across other settings. With Low settings, the 1080p to 1440p transition sees FPS drop from 167 to 125 (a 25.1% decrease), while the 1440p to 4K transition drops from 125 to 84 (a 32.8% decrease). The consistency of this ~33% drop at 4K, regardless of preset, strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B570’s rendering pipeline is saturated at that resolution. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; if it were, we would see more erratic scaling and a larger performance penalty at lower resolutions where the CPU has to feed frames faster.

At 1080p, the system is clearly in a more balanced state. The 167 FPS average on Low settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The fact that the 1080p Ultra preset (110 FPS) is only 34% slower than the 1080p Low preset (167 FPS) shows a healthy headroom for graphics load. The data suggests that for the best experience, users should target 1440p or 1080p, where the scaling is more linear and the frame rates remain high. At 4K, the system is playable but the performance cost is steep, making it the least efficient resolution for this pairing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the central component for this game's visuals. Its specifications point to a card designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is ample for a game like Dave The Diver, which is not known for massive texture data. The 2500 MHz base and boost clock, combined with 2304 shading units, provides the raw compute power. Its FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, which is a solid figure for this class of card.

Benchmark data supports this positioning. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (scoring 20534, a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 (scoring 20582, a -0.1% delta). This puts the B570 on par with those cards in synthetic tests. In Dave The Diver, this theoretical performance translates to the observed frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the card produces 55 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The fact that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K is confirmed by the resolution scaling data.

The role of the GPU becomes even clearer when looking at the settings scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (167 vs 110). At 4K, that same difference is only 29 FPS (84 vs 55). This is counterintuitive at first glance. At lower resolutions, the GPU has spare capacity, so increasing settings can have a more pronounced effect on frame rate. At 4K, the GPU is already near its limit, so the impact of lowering settings is lessened. The B570’s performance is consistent with its position as a mid-range card, and its 150W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this segment. The data shows it is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p where it can maintain high frame rates with a good balance of settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne). It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its impressive benchmark results suggest it is more than capable of keeping up with the Arc B570 in this game. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score is 913, and its multi-thread score (max threads) is 5554. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 are strong indicators of its processing power.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 20733, which places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12490F (scoring 20802, a -0.3% delta) and the Intel Xeon 6325P (scoring 20821, a -0.4% delta). This places the 5600GT in a very competitive position, effectively trading blows with these other processors. This is crucial for gaming, as a strong single-thread performance is often the key to high frame rates in less parallelized titles.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame pipeline. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 167 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate can only be achieved if the CPU is capable of issuing draw calls and processing game logic fast enough. The fact that the 1080p Low result is much higher than the 4K Low result (167 vs 84 FPS) confirms that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested. The 12 threads are more than sufficient for this game's workload. The CPU, with its 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, provides a solid foundation. The data shows that the 5600GT is not holding back the Arc B570 in this game, and the system's performance is primarily dictated by the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in this game. This places it in the bottom 20.4% of all tested combinations. This ranking might seem low given the playable frame rates, but it is important to consider the context. The database includes all sorts of combinations, including those with much higher-end (and more expensive) components that push far higher frame rates. This combo is not designed to be a top-tier performer; it is a balanced mid-range pairing.

The ranking reflects the absolute performance level. Many combinations with newer, more powerful CPUs and GPUs will naturally score higher. However, this rank should not be interpreted as a failure. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is perfectly capable of delivering a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p with high settings. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is what matters for a game like Dave The Diver. The combo’s performance is in line with what its individual component benchmarks suggest. The CPU is a strong performer, and the GPU is a capable mid-range card. Together, they form a system that is well-suited for this game, even if it doesn't top the charts. The data indicates that the system's performance is consistent with the sum of its parts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s display resolution and performance targets. For a 60 FPS target, the system can handle 4K with Medium settings, which averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. This is a playable experience, though not with the highest visual fidelity. For a 100+ FPS target, 1440p with High settings is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 94 FPS. For those with 1080p displays, High settings at an average of 124 FPS is an excellent choice, offering high visual quality with a smooth frame rate.

The data suggests that Ultra settings provide a marginal visual improvement but at a significant performance cost. At 1440p, the drop from High to Ultra is a 11 FPS reduction (94 to 83 FPS). At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is a 14 FPS reduction (124 to 110 FPS). For a game like Dave The Diver, which has a stylized art style, the visual difference between High and Ultra may not be worth the frame rate loss. The Low preset is not recommended for general play, as it sacrifices too much visual quality, though it can be used to push frame rates to 167 FPS at 1080p if a high-refresh-rate monitor is used.

The best experience per the measured rows is achieved with the High preset at 1440p. It provides a frame rate (94 FPS) that is well above the 60 FPS standard, while the visual quality is likely to be indistinguishable from Ultra in most scenes. For 4K users, Medium is the most balanced option, offering a solid 70 FPS average. In summary, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended configuration for this hardware, balancing visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it can. At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 70, which is above the standard 60 FPS target. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 55 FPS, which is below that threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in this game?

A: The data suggests that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. With High settings, it provides an average of 94 FPS, which is a high and smooth frame rate. It offers a good balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733. This is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F and 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon 6325P, making its performance effectively identical to those rivals.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the system is not CPU-limited. The FPS scales significantly with settings (from 167 on Low to 110 on Ultra), which indicates the GPU is the primary factor in determining the final frame rate.

Q: What settings give the highest frame rate?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields the highest average FPS at 167. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 160 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance in this game compare to its synthetic benchmark score?

A: The GPU has a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and an average benchmark score of 20556. In Dave The Diver, this translates to a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, and a playable experience at 4K with medium settings, showing its synthetic performance is a good indicator of its real-world gaming capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. The data is presented as measured and includes minimum and maximum FPS where available.

3840x2160 (4K)

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

2560x1440 (1440p)

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

1920x1080 (1080p)

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

This breakdown confirms the system's strengths. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are consistently high, even on the Ultra preset. At 4K, the system remains playable but requires a reduction in settings to maintain a smooth 60 FPS. The data also shows a clear progression of performance as settings are lowered, with the Low preset providing the highest frame rates at every resolution. The minimum FPS data points for Medium settings at all resolutions show that the game maintains a stable frame rate without major drops, which is important for a smooth gameplay experience.