Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a smooth experience in Dave The Diver, a game that does not heavily tax modern hardware. The benchmark results show a clear progression in performance as resolution decreases, with the combination easily exceeding 60 FPS at every setting and resolution tested. The data indicates that the Arc B580 is the primary performance determinant at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 9600X’s strong single-core throughput ensures the frame rate remains high even at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 141 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p, a reduction of 35 FPS, and then further to 71 at 4K. This represents a 50% decline in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical workload shift from the CPU to the GPU. The 4K High result of 71 FPS indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is still the limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rate is well below the 1080p ceiling.

The pattern across all presets reinforces this interpretation. At the Low preset, the 4K average of 95 FPS is only 50% of the 1080p Low result of 189 FPS. This large gap suggests that even at the lowest graphical settings, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. Conversely, at 1080p the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra are more compressed: the Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, while Low reaches 189 FPS. This 65 FPS spread is narrower than the 4K spread between Low and Ultra (32 FPS), indicating that the CPU is more capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU still dictates the overall ceiling.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS of 134 and maximum of 182 show a 48 FPS range, which is relatively tight for a 158 FPS average. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 36 FPS (101 min, 137 max), and at 4K Medium, the range is 24 FPS (68 min, 92 max). This compression of the frame time variance as resolution increases is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck, as consistent GPU-bound workloads produce steadier frame times.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Dave The Diver?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 189, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combination maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, every preset tested at 3840x2160 delivers an average FPS above 60. The lowest result is 63 FPS on Ultra, while High averages 71 FPS, Medium 80 FPS, and Low 95 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it very close to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6% delta).

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X and Arc B580 combination ranks 2780 out of 3710 tested combos in Dave The Diver.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 9600X have integrated graphics, and if so, what are they?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 9600X includes integrated graphics called Radeon Graphics.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Arc B580 is 249 USD.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC, is the component that drives the visual fidelity in Dave The Diver. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s textures and assets at any resolution tested. The GPU’s core configuration includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2670 MHz.

The Arc B580’s synthetic benchmark scores place it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 23021. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, are separated by less than 1% in average score. This parity in synthetic performance is reflected in the game’s measured FPS: the Arc B580 delivers playable frame rates at all settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS shows the GPU is fully utilized at the highest preset. The 4K Low result of 95 FPS, while higher, still indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU could likely push more frames if the GPU were faster.

The GPU’s TDP of 190 W and its dual-slot cooler with a 1x 8-pin power connector are modest specifications. The suggested PSU of 450 W is low compared to many modern GPUs, which aligns with the card’s positioning as a capable mid-range offering. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface does not appear to be a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rates are consistent with the GPU’s raw compute capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 189 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium averages 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 182 FPS. High averages 141 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. All of these results are well above 60 FPS, making 1080p a resolution where the user can comfortably max out the settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low averages 142 FPS, Medium 119 FPS (min 101, max 137), High 106 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 94 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it is still high enough for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (101 FPS) confirms that the combination does not experience significant dips at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are lower but still consistently above 60 FPS. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), High 71 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, and the 63 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the user can expect a stable experience with occasional dips to the high 50s. The Medium preset’s minimum of 68 FPS indicates that even at 4K, the combo avoids severe frame rate drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2780 out of 3710 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is expected given that the game is not graphically intensive and many high-end combos will score higher. The rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B580 is in the 68th percentile among GPUs. The combination’s rank of 2780 is consistent with the idea that Dave The Diver is more CPU-friendly than many modern titles, so a mid-range GPU like the Arc B580 will not push the combo to the top of the rankings.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, have average benchmark scores within 1% of the Ryzen 5 9600X. This suggests that the CPU’s performance is competitive with many higher-core-count chips from previous generations. For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which are older or lower-tier cards, indicating that the Arc B580 offers modern performance at a similar level to these established products.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS, which is high enough to fully utilize a 144 Hz monitor. At 1440p, Medium averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, providing a smooth experience on a 120 Hz display. At 4K, Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and avoids the risk of dips below that threshold that the Ultra preset might occasionally encounter.

The High preset is also a viable option, especially at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers 141 FPS and 106 FPS respectively. At 4K, High averages 71 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but leaves less headroom for fluctuations. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p, where the 124 FPS and 94 FPS averages are still excellent. At 4K, Ultra’s 63 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS line, so users who prioritize visual fidelity over a safety margin may still choose it, but Medium is the safer recommendation for a consistent 4K experience.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates, is unnecessary for this game’s hardware requirements. The 189 FPS at 1080p Low is far beyond what any monitor can display, and the visual trade-off is not worth the extra performance. The Medium preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low with only a 31 FPS penalty at 1080p, making it the clear choice for most users.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, plays a supporting role in Dave The Diver. The game is not heavily multithreaded, so the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The CPU’s single-core performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5 and Geekbench single-core score of 2923, ensures that the game’s logic and physics calculations are handled quickly, preventing CPU bottlenecks even at 1080p.

The CPU’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the highest clock speed in the dataset, and it contributes to the strong single-threaded performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4570 both confirm that the Ryzen 5 9600X is one of the fastest CPUs for lightly-threaded tasks. In Dave The Diver, this translates to the ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is not fully utilized. The 1080p Low result of 189 FPS is likely limited by the CPU at this point, as the GPU is capable of higher frame rates at lower settings.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory bandwidth for the game. The 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP make the Ryzen 5 9600X an efficient choice, generating less heat than many competing CPUs. The CPU’s rank in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713, places it slightly above the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, both of which have more cores but lower single-thread performance. This highlights that for a game like Dave The Diver, single-thread performance is more important than raw core count, and the Ryzen 5 9600X delivers that in spades.