Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a combo that ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured frame rates tell a story of a system that handles 1080p and 1440p comfortably but begins to strain at 4K, particularly at higher settings. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks, but the GPU's mid-range positioning becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, examines the role each component plays, and contextualizes the results against the nearest rivals in the database.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the 5 nm process with a Raphael codename. Its base clock is 4.00 GHz and it boosts to 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache configuration is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 is a defining characteristic of the X3D lineup, though in Dave The Diver, a game that is not particularly cache-sensitive, its impact may be less pronounced than in other titles.

In the database's CPU benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores an average of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (avg score 44466, deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (avg score 44342, deltaPct 0.5), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (avg score 44309, deltaPct 0.6). The data shows the 7500X3D is marginally ahead of these competitors, with a deltaPct of 0.2 to 0.6, meaning it outperforms them by less than one percent. Interestingly, it trails the Intel Core i5-14600 (avg score 44889, deltaPct -0.7) by a similar margin. These are extremely tight margins, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7500X3D would be indistinguishable from its nearest rivals.

For Dave The Diver specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain frame rates. The game is an adventure title with relatively simple visuals, so it is unlikely to push the CPU to its limits. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 167 FPS, which is well beyond what most displays can show. Even at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 55 FPS, but this is more likely a GPU limitation than a CPU one. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than adequate for a game of this genre, and the high boost clock of 4.50 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which matters for games that rely on a primary thread for game logic.

The PassMark single-thread score of 3494 corroborates this, showing solid per-core performance. The multi-thread score of 25047 is also respectable, though Dave The Diver is unlikely to utilize all 12 threads heavily. The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo; rather, it is the GPU that determines the final frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU (Arc 5 series) built on the 5 nm process, with a BMG-G21 chip. It has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The memory configuration includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. With 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the B570 is positioned as a mid-range graphics card. It also features 18 ray tracing cores, though Dave The Diver does not heavily rely on RT effects, so this hardware may go underutilized.

In GPU benchmarks, the Arc B570 scores an average of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20480, deltaPct 0.4), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avg score 20662, deltaPct -0.5). The deltas are again very small, ranging from -0.5 to 0.4, meaning the B570 trades blows with these cards within a fraction of a percent. This places it firmly in the mid-range tier, capable of 1080p gaming at high settings but likely struggling at 4K with demanding titles.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's performance is the primary determinant of frame rates. The measured FPS shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 167 FPS, but this drops to 110 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 1440p, the range is 125 FPS (Low) down to 83 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the numbers compress further: 84 FPS (Low), 70 FPS (Medium), 63 FPS (High), and 55 FPS (Ultra). These figures indicate that the B570 has enough horsepower for smooth gameplay at 1080p and even 1440p, but at 4K, the frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold at High and Ultra settings, which could be noticeable on a 60 Hz display.

The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for Dave The Diver, which is not a VRAM-hungry title. The game's art style is pixel-art based, so texture sizes are likely modest. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is adequate for the resolution and settings tested, and there is no evidence in the data of memory-related stuttering. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking suggests it is a competent mid-range card, and its performance in this game aligns with that positioning.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern in the measured data reveals a system that is GPU-limited at higher resolutions. Starting at 1080p, the combo achieves 167 FPS on Low, 139 FPS on Medium, 124 FPS on High, and 110 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 125 FPS, 105 FPS, 94 FPS, and 83 FPS respectively. At 4K, the numbers drop to 84 FPS, 70 FPS, 63 FPS, and 55 FPS.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. For Low settings, the drop is from 167 FPS to 84 FPS, a reduction of roughly 50%. For Medium, it goes from 139 FPS to 70 FPS, also about a 50% reduction. High settings drop from 124 FPS to 63 FPS, again around 49%. Ultra settings go from 110 FPS to 55 FPS, a 50% reduction. This consistent halving of frame rates across all settings when moving from 1080p to 4K is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates at 1080p, but as the pixel count quadruples, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The data also shows that the gap between settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (167 vs 110). At 1440p, it shrinks to 42 FPS (125 vs 83). At 4K, the gap is 29 FPS (84 vs 55). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the settings have less impact on overall performance — the card is spending most of its time on pixel fill and shading, regardless of quality level. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, so raising settings has a more pronounced effect on frame rates.

This scaling pattern suggests that for the best experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p with this combo. At 4K, the system can handle Low and Medium settings at playable frame rates (84 and 70 FPS), but High and Ultra dip below 60 FPS, which may be undesirable for some users. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 89th percentile, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver. This places it in the 79th percentile of all combos (calculated from the rank and total). While this might sound low, it is important to contextualize: the database includes many high-end systems with top-tier CPUs and GPUs, so a mid-range GPU will naturally rank lower. The rank suggests that there are 2281 combos that perform better, and 585 that perform worse.

This ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU, at the 89th percentile, is a strong performer, but the GPU's 65th percentile pulls the overall combo down. In a game like Dave The Diver, which is not graphically intensive, the GPU's limitations are less severe than in AAA titles, but the rank still reflects the hardware's overall capabilities.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the Arc B570 is essentially on par with the RTX 3070 Mobile, the Arc A750, the Quadro M4000M, and the R9 M390X in synthetic benchmarks. However, in actual game performance, the measured FPS shows that the B570 is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, which is likely where most users of this combo would play. The rank of 2282 out of 2867 means that the combo is in the lower 80% of all tested systems, but this is not a damning verdict — it is simply a reflection of the GPU's tier.

The data indicates that if a user were to upgrade the GPU, the combo rank would improve significantly, as the CPU is not holding back performance. Conversely, upgrading the CPU alone would yield minimal gains, as the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios. This analysis is supported by the resolution scaling data, which shows GPU-limited behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 167 FPS on Low, 139 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 160 FPS), 124 FPS on High, and 110 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is more than capable of driving a high-refresh-rate monitor, even at the highest settings. The Ultra setting at 110 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum FPS on Medium (118) is smooth.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings produce 125 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS (min 89, max 121), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83 FPS. These figures are still playable, and the system can handle 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, though the Ultra setting at 83 FPS may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. The minimum FPS on Medium (89) indicates that there are no severe frame-time spikes, suggesting a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle at higher settings. Low settings average 84 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS (min 60, max 81), High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz display, while the Ultra setting's average of 55 FPS falls below it. For 4K gaming, users would need to stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain consistently playable frame rates. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being a stretch at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The combo achieves an average of 110 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, with no minimum or maximum FPS recorded for this configuration.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival GPU?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also leads the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4% and trails the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. Frame rates drop by approximately 50% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, a classic sign of GPU saturation. The CPU's 89th percentile benchmark ranking supports this conclusion.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium: 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. Other settings have null minimum FPS values in the data.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i5-14600?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, which is 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600's score of 44889. The deltaPct is -0.7, indicating the i5-14600 is slightly faster.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming at High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes 1440p High a viable configuration for this hardware.