Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Dave The Diver, with the data showing that the Ultra preset at 1440p remains comfortably playable, while 4K Ultra demands a settings reduction to maintain fluidity. This pairing ranks in the 22nd percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is not at the top of the charts, its performance is well above the median for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 187.4 FPS, which is achieved at the Low preset at 1920x1080 resolution.

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

A: Yes, at 4K the combo produces an average of 68.8 FPS on High settings and 61.9 FPS on Ultra, showing that 4K is playable, though the frame rate drops below 60 FPS only at the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores an average of 24993 in benchmarks, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Intel Arc B580 and the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's score of 23181, making them statistically very close in performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 143.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 90.7 FPS, representing a 52.7 FPS drop when moving to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the CPU have a high single-threaded performance score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F posts a Geekbench single-core score of 2759 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3841, indicating strong single-threaded capability for game logic.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for most users, as it delivers an average of 123.8 FPS at 1080p and 90.7 FPS at 1440p. These frame rates are well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 15.2 FPS (from 105.9 to 90.7), but the visual improvement in an adventure title like Dave The Diver justifies the trade-off for players with 1440p displays.

For 4K users, the High preset is recommended, as it provides 68.8 FPS, which is 6.9 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 61.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers a significant boost to 76.7 FPS, which may be preferable for those who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum detail. At 1080p, all presets exceed 120 FPS, so users can freely select Ultra without concern, as even the most demanding settings leave a 123.8 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F brings a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This CPU is positioned in the 82nd percentile of all processors, and its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218, highlight its balance between multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In Dave The Diver, an adventure game that does not typically stress many cores, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2759, is crucial for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

The data shows that the CPU is less of a bottleneck than the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and the 2-thread score of 1902 suggest that the CPU can easily feed the GPU with draw calls, even at 1080p where frame rates reach 187.4 FPS. The 65W TDP and 32 MB of L3 cache also contribute to efficient processing. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, which is 0.3% higher, but the 7500F's newer architecture and higher boost clock give it an edge in latency-sensitive tasks common in game logic.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1263 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 22nd percentile. This rank indicates that while the combo is not a top-tier performer, it significantly outperforms a majority of tested systems. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically limits the other, but the overall score is held back by the GPU's mid-range positioning relative to other tested graphics cards.

The combination's rank is consistent with the GPU's 66th percentile standing among all GPUs, suggesting that the Arc B580 is the primary factor in determining the final position. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's, implying that the processor has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. In practical terms, this rank means that users can expect solid performance, but there are 363 other tested combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, is the primary driver of frame rates in Dave The Diver, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU offers 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in this game. The GPU's boost clock of 2670 MHz and 2560 shading units contribute to its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068. The Arc B580's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, scores 22999, which is 0.1% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181, a 0.7% advantage. This close grouping indicates that the Arc B580 competes directly with entry-level to mid-range cards from other vendors. In game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions; moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings results in a 61.9 FPS average, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, whereas the CPU still has performance to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance, with an average of 187.4 FPS on Low, 157.4 FPS on Medium, 142.9 FPS on High, and 123.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers demonstrate a linear scaling of performance with settings, where the gap between Low and Ultra is 63.6 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern: Low produces 143.4 FPS, Medium 115.5 FPS, High 105.9 FPS, and Ultra 90.7 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 33.1 FPS, indicating the GPU is being taxed more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 96.6 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 76.7 FPS, High to 68.8 FPS, and Ultra to 61.9 FPS. The data reveals that the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS mark, making it borderline for playability. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 34.7 FPS decrease, showing that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal a classic GPU-bound scenario. At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate falls from 123.8 FPS at 1080p to 90.7 FPS at 1440p, a 26.7% reduction, and then further to 61.9 FPS at 4K, a 31.8% reduction from the 1440p figure. This non-linear scaling indicates that the Intel Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the raw shading power (13.67 TFLOPS) becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At the Low preset, the scaling is different: 187.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 143.4 FPS at 1440p (a 23.5% reduction) and then to 96.6 FPS at 4K (a 32.6% reduction from 1440p). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p compared to 1440p to 4K suggests that at 1080p, the CPU (Ryzen 5 7500F) has more influence on the final frame rate, as the GPU is not fully saturated. Once the resolution increases past 1440p, the GPU's pixel throughput and fill rate, which are 213.6 GPixel/s, become the dominant constraint, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.