Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, an adventure title released on 2023-06-27, presents a unique scaling pattern for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of delivering playable frame rates across all tested configurations, though the relationship between resolution, settings, and performance reveals where the system's strengths and bottlenecks lie. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 55 FPS, while dropping to 1080p Low pushes the average to 167 FPS, indicating a system that scales predictably with workload demands.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a substantial performance drop, but the pattern is not uniform across all settings presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 124 FPS at 1920x1080 to 94 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 30 FPS, and then further declines to 63 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 49.2% decrease from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The Low preset shows a more aggressive scaling curve: 167 FPS at 1080p drops to 125 FPS at 1440p and then to 84 FPS at 4K, a total reduction of 83 FPS or roughly 49.7% from the starting point.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 160 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 105 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 89 FPS and 121 FPS respectively. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 70 FPS, with the minimum at 60 FPS and maximum at 81 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, since the frame rate drops are proportionally larger than what would be expected from CPU limitations alone.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline: 110 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is just barely above the 50 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for playable performance in adventure titles. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system may be partially CPU-limited in the lower settings, as the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p (167 to 139 FPS) is smaller than the jump from Medium to High (139 to 124 FPS), indicating diminishing returns as settings increase. However, the 4K results across all settings show a clear GPU-bound scenario where the Arc B570's rendering throughput is the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and Battlemage generation, brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This memory configuration appears sufficient for Dave The Diver's demands, as the game does not exhibit the catastrophic frame rate collapses that would indicate VRAM exhaustion at 4K. The 10 GB capacity, combined with the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, allows the game to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where the average sits at 55 FPS.

The GPU's compute specifications include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's 2D-heavy visual style, which is less demanding than fully 3D environments. The FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS places the B570 in a competitive position for this title. Benchmark scores reinforce this: the GPU achieves a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearestRivals data shows the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 sits very close to several competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a deltaPct of 0.1% ahead of the B570. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, putting it 0.1% ahead of the B570. These near-identical scores suggest that in Dave The Diver, the B570's performance would be virtually indistinguishable from these rivals. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the combination produces 55 FPS, which is consistent with a GPU in this performance class handling a stylized adventure game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. The CPU's base clock of 4.20 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The 8000 series processor's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3685 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 951, is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 167 FPS suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above 144 Hz in this title, though the exact frame time distribution is not available in the measured data. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain consistent performance in the game's asset streaming and entity management tasks.

The Ryzen 5 8400F's nearestRivals show it performing within a tight band. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a deltaPct of 0.2% behind the 8400F's average score of 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.4% behind. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, 0.4% ahead. This clustering indicates that the 8400F's performance in Dave The Diver would be essentially identical to these rivals, and any frame rate differences would be attributable to the GPU rather than the CPU. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable mid-range part for this workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different resolution targets. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset at 139 FPS average with a minimum of 118 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom. The High preset at 124 FPS is also excellent, but the 15 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade for players seeking maximum frame rate stability. The Low preset at 167 FPS is useful for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, but the Ultra preset at 110 FPS still provides a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 105 FPS average with an 89 FPS minimum is the recommended choice. The High preset at 94 FPS is close, but the 11 FPS advantage of Medium, combined with the 16 FPS higher minimum frame rate (89 vs. 73 if interpolated), makes Medium the safer option for maintaining consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 83 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 125 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 70 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum is the recommended choice, as it provides the best chance of maintaining 60 FPS throughout gameplay. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 55 FPS risks dropping below 60 FPS in demanding moments. The Low preset at 84 FPS is viable but significantly reduces visual quality. The data shows that Medium at 4K provides a 7 FPS advantage over High, which translates to a more stable experience in a game where frame pacing matters for the adventure gameplay loop.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Dave The Diver at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Medium is 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 63 FPS, which may dip below 60 in intense scenes. At Ultra, the average is 55 FPS, which does not maintain 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the most headroom, with all presets exceeding 110 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 105 FPS average offers a good balance, while 3840x2160 requires Medium settings to maintain 60 FPS minimum.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% behind the B570), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% ahead).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU plays a larger role, as evidenced by the 167 FPS Low result. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with frame rates dropping to 55-84 FPS depending on settings. The resolution scaling pattern confirms a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Ultra?

A: The measured average at 2560x1440 Ultra is 83 FPS. This is playable but lower than the Medium preset's 105 FPS average. The minimum frame rate for Ultra at 1440p was not recorded in the measured data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle range. This ranking reflects the Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU performance and the Ryzen 5 8400F's 77th percentile CPU performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range was tested. The Low preset produced an average of 167 FPS, the Medium preset averaged 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 160 FPS, the High preset averaged 124 FPS, and the Ultra preset averaged 110 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, showing the game's settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averaged 125 FPS, the Medium preset averaged 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, the High preset averaged 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averaged 83 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows reductions of 42 FPS for Low, 34 FPS for Medium, 30 FPS for High, and 27 FPS for Ultra. This pattern indicates that higher settings become relatively less expensive at higher resolutions, likely due to the GPU being more fully utilized.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averaged 84 FPS, the Medium preset averaged 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS, the High preset averaged 63 FPS, and the Ultra preset averaged 55 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 41 FPS for Low, 35 FPS for Medium, 31 FPS for High, and 28 FPS for Ultra. The consistent 30-40 FPS drops between each resolution step highlight the GPU's limited headroom at 4K. The Medium preset at 4K is the only configuration that maintains a 60 FPS minimum, making it the safest choice for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component performances: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The lower combo ranking suggests that the game's optimization or the specific interaction between these components does not translate their individual strengths into proportional in-game performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for this ranking. The Intel Arc A750, which scores 0.1% higher in average benchmarks, would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scoring 0.1% lower, would also perform similarly. The CPU's nearest rivals—the Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% ahead), Core i7-11850H (0.3% ahead), and Core i7-13620H (0.4% ahead)—would not create noticeable differences in Dave The Diver, as the game appears GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2282 out of 2867 means the majority of tested combos outperform this pairing. This is consistent with the Arc B570 being positioned as a mid-range GPU rather than a high-end part. However, the measured performance data shows that this combo still delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings and resolutions, including 4K Ultra at 55 FPS. The ranking reflects the competitive landscape rather than any deficiency in this specific game, as the 65th percentile GPU ranking and 77th percentile CPU ranking suggest both components are capable mid-range performers. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo provides ample performance headroom, while 4K gaming requires Medium settings to maintain 60 FPS.