Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 lands in the lower-middle tier for Dave The Diver, holding the 1280th spot out of 1626 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is far from the top of the charts, it is not at the very bottom either. The data shows this pairing is positioned for solid 1080p and 1440p play rather than dominating high-refresh or extreme-resolution scenarios. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 28631, placing it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12600 and Intel Core i5-12600H, and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. The GPU, meanwhile, is in the 66th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average score of 23021, sitting 0.1% above the AMD Radeon 760M and 0.3% above the NVIDIA P106-100, while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 by 0.7%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of Dave The Diver specifically, this configuration is not a chart-topper. The rank of 1280 out of 1626 combos means that roughly 79% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates. This is a clear signal that the hardware pairing is balanced toward mainstream performance rather than enthusiast-level output. The CPU’s standing is respectable—the Ryzen 7 3700X, a 3000-series part with 8 cores and 16 threads, holds its own against more modern rivals in synthetic tests. Its average benchmark score of 28631 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-12600’s 28654, with a deltaPct of just -0.1%. This suggests that in CPU-bound tasks, the 3700X is not a bottleneck in this title.

The Arc B580, however, is the more interesting variable. Its average benchmark score of 23021 places it just below the GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, a deltaPct of -0.7%. In practice, this means the GPU is capable but not class-leading. For Dave The Diver, an adventure game with a 2023 release date, the measured FPS data indicates that the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s mid-pack standing rather than the CPU. The 66th percentile GPU ranking versus the 85th percentile CPU ranking shows a clear imbalance; the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing. Consequently, the system is likely to be GPU-limited in most gaming scenarios, which aligns with the FPS data across resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 186.7 FPS on Low, 155.9 FPS on Medium, 138.6 FPS on High, and 126 FPS on Ultra. This is a strong showing, with even the highest preset clearing the 120 FPS threshold comfortably. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ultra preset is perfectly viable for smooth gameplay, offering a 32% performance drop from Low but still delivering a highly playable experience. The jump from High to Ultra is a modest 9% reduction, making Ultra the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes slightly. Low settings yield 139.9 FPS, Medium drops to 120.9 FPS, High to 102.8 FPS, and Ultra to 90.3 FPS. Here, the High preset is the sweet spot, maintaining an average above 100 FPS while providing better visuals than Medium. Pushing to Ultra costs a 12% performance hit over High, which may not be worth it for those seeking higher refresh rates. For 1440p, the recommendation is to stick with High, as it balances quality and speed effectively. At 3840x2160, the story is more constrained. Low settings produce 92 FPS, Medium 77.4 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra 62.2 FPS. Only the Low and Medium presets break the 60 FPS barrier, with High and Ultra falling below. For 4K gamers, Medium is the highest viable preset, offering a 16% improvement over High while maintaining a playable frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component clearly. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 126 FPS, which drops to 90.3 FPS at 1440p Ultra—a 28% reduction—and further to 62.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 51% reduction from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound system. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, but the Arc B580’s compute resources become the bottleneck as pixel count rises. The 4K Low setting at 92 FPS versus the 1080p Low at 186.7 FPS shows a 51% drop, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU cannot maintain performance as resolution increases.

The data points to the Arc B580 as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show a hard ceiling. The 4K Ultra score of 62.2 FPS is close to the 60 FPS minimum for smooth play, suggesting that the GPU is working near its limits. Conversely, the CPU’s performance is consistent; the Ryzen 7 3700X’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 are solid, but they are not the deciding factor here. The scaling behavior confirms that upgrading the GPU would yield the greatest FPS gains at 4K, while the CPU could handle a more powerful card without becoming a significant bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 186.7 FPS, which is 20% higher than Medium’s 155.9 FPS. High follows at 138.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 126 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a total performance penalty of 32%, which is moderate for a game like this. The 1080p results are strong enough for high-refresh monitors, with even the most demanding preset clearing 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 139.9 FPS on Low, 120.9 FPS on Medium, 102.8 FPS on High, and 90.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 35%, slightly steeper than at 1080p. The Medium preset here matches the performance of Ultra at 1080p, highlighting the resolution’s cost. High settings maintain a comfortable margin above 100 FPS, making it the preferred choice for 1440p gaming. The 1440p Low result of 139.9 FPS is 25% lower than the 1080p Low figure, showing the expected scaling.

Moving to 3840x2160, the numbers become more modest. Low settings average 92 FPS, Medium 77.4 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra 62.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 32%, consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute values are lower, with only Low and Medium exceeding 60 FPS. The 4K High result of 68.4 FPS is 51% lower than the 1080p High score of 138.6 FPS, confirming the GPU’s struggle at this resolution. The 4K Ultra score of 62.2 FPS is just above the 60 FPS mark, indicating that the card is at its limit for this title at maximum settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Dave The Diver?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all presets delivering over 120 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings provide 102.8 FPS, which is also excellent. For 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, so 4K is playable but not optimal for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28631 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12600’s 28654, and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12600H’s 28666. It is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT’s 28591 and 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7203P’s 28583.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates GPU limitation at 3840x2160. The 4K Ultra average of 62.2 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the 4K Low score of 92 FPS is 51% lower than the 1080p Low score of 186.7 FPS, showing the GPU’s performance drops sharply with resolution.

Q: Which settings preset is recommended for 1440p?

A: The High preset is recommended at 2560x1440, as it delivers an average of 102.8 FPS. This is 15% faster than Ultra’s 90.3 FPS while providing better visuals than Medium’s 120.9 FPS. The balance between quality and speed favors High.

Q: How does the Arc B580 rank against the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the GeForce RTX 4060’s 23181. This puts the two cards in a similar performance class, with the RTX 4060 having a slight edge in synthetic tests.

Q: What are the 1080p Ultra frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 126 FPS. This is the lowest of the 1080p presets but still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for most displays.