Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B580 places at rank 1261 out of 1626 tested combos, putting it in the lower-middle tier of the database for this title. This ranking is notable because the combination is not a weak performer in absolute terms—it delivers consistently playable frame rates—but it sits behind a significant number of other configurations. The data indicates that this pairing offers a solid, if not class-leading, experience, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded foundation and the GPU’s capable 12 GB frame buffer working together to keep frame rates above 60 FPS at most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1261 out of 1626 places it in the 22nd percentile of tested systems for Dave The Diver. This is a lower placement than the individual component percentiles might suggest—the CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, and the GPU at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy indicates that while each part is individually solid, their combination does not scale to the top of the chart for this particular game, likely due to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates, however, tell a story of consistent playability: even at 4K Ultra, the combo manages 60.5 FPS, which is a perfectly smooth experience for the game’s adventure gameplay. The ranking also reflects that many other combos in the database achieve higher raw frame rates, but the actual gameplay experience remains strong. The CPU averages 27220 in benchmark scores, placing it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K, while the GPU’s average score of 23021 is within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, showing that this pairing is competitive with well-known hardware from previous generations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Dave The Diver with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1440p High yields 108.1 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, frame rates exceed 125 FPS at every setting, while 4K drops to 71.2 FPS at High, so 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rates.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% higher than both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P. It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a good match for this game?

A: Yes, the GPU delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3068 and an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for this title’s texture-heavy scenes.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, it can. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 60.5 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches 71.2 FPS. Lowering to 4K Medium improves the frame rate to 80.6 FPS, and 4K Low hits 92.4 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom for 4K play.

Q: Does the game scale well with CPU threads?

A: The CPU’s 16 threads help in multi-threaded workloads, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 6617. However, the game’s performance at 1080p Low (188.1 FPS) suggests that the GPU is not the only factor; the CPU’s single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is sufficient for high frame rates.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of these components?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $179, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1440p High as the optimal configuration. This setting delivers 108.1 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a noticeable visual upgrade over Low settings without the performance penalty of Ultra. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields 125.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the jump from High (139.7 FPS) to Ultra (125.1 FPS) costs 14.6 FPS for marginal visual gains. At 4K, the High preset at 71.2 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better image quality than Medium (80.6 FPS). The Low preset at 4K (92.4 FPS) is unnecessary unless chasing the highest frame rates, but it shows the GPU’s headroom. For users prioritizing smoothness over visuals, 1080p Medium at 153.8 FPS or 1440p Medium at 118.1 FPS are excellent alternatives, as they maintain high frame rates while retaining moderate graphical fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results show a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 188.1 FPS on Low, 153.8 FPS on Medium, 139.7 FPS on High, and 125.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 139.4 FPS on Low, 118.1 FPS on Medium, 108.1 FPS on High, and 94.9 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance is still strong: 92.4 FPS on Low, 80.6 FPS on Medium, 71.2 FPS on High, and 60.5 FPS on Ultra. The differences between settings are consistent, with Ultra costing roughly 30-35% of the frame rate compared to Low at each resolution. For example, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, while at 4K, the drop is 31.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU scales well with resolution, but the gap between settings narrows at higher resolutions, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being utilized more efficiently at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU’s role as the primary limiter. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 188.1 at 1080p to 92.4 at 4K, a reduction of 50.9%. At High settings, the drop is from 139.7 to 71.2, a 49.0% reduction. This near-linear scaling with pixel count (a 4x increase in resolution results in roughly a 50% FPS drop) indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are not exhausted, but the raw compute power (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) limits 4K performance. The fact that 4K Low (92.4 FPS) is higher than 1080p Ultra (125.1 FPS) shows that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase, but the settings’ impact on the GPU’s shading units and ROPs is more pronounced at higher resolutions. For CPU-bound scenarios, the 1080p Low score of 188.1 FPS suggests the CPU can push well beyond 200 FPS in less demanding scenes, but the GPU’s pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 (Cezanne) processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are ample for Dave The Diver’s gameplay, which is not heavily threaded but benefits from the CPU’s strong multi-core performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, with a 3DMark max-thread score of 6617. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188.1 FPS, which is likely close to the CPU’s limit for this game, as the GPU is not heavily stressed at that setting. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all processors indicates that it is a strong performer, but its 0.7% advantage over the Intel Core i9-9900K in average score suggests that it does not have a significant edge in this title. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node also mean that thermal throttling is unlikely to be an issue, allowing the CPU to sustain its boost clock during extended gaming sessions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is a Battlemage (Arc 5) GPU with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, running at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Dave The Diver’s art style, which features detailed environments and textures. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it at the 66th percentile, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3068 shows solid DirectX 12 performance. In-game, the GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute power is sufficient to handle 4K Ultra at 60.5 FPS, which is a demanding target for many cards. The 20 RT cores are not relevant for this title, but the GPU’s pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s ensures that fill-rate is not a bottleneck. The 190W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class, and the 8-pin power connector is standard. The GPU’s 0.7% performance gap to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in average score is reflected in the measured FPS, where the combo delivers frame rates that are competitive with systems using that GPU. The 12 GB VRAM is a key advantage, as it prevents any memory-related stuttering at 4K Ultra.