Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + Intel Arc B580

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a combination that ranks 1257th out of 1626 tested CPU/GPU combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured frame rates tell a coherent story: this system delivers playable performance across all tested resolutions, with the 1080p Ultra preset hitting 124.3 FPS average and the 4K Ultra preset maintaining 64.6 FPS average. The data shows a system that is consistently capable rather than exceptional, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM working together to keep frame rates above 60 FPS even at maximum settings in 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts up to 4.10 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The processor features a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D line and benefits workloads that can exploit large cache footprints. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3157 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 26318 and a PassMark single-thread score of 2970.

The CPU's percentile ranking sits at 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, has an average benchmark score of 24627, which is just 0.2% lower than this chip's 24673 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24605, a 0.3% difference, while the Intel Core i5-11600 trails by 0.5% with a score of 24559. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 edges ahead by 0.6% with a score of 24811. This clustering indicates that the 5700X3D sits in a tightly contested performance band where small margins separate competitors.

For Dave The Diver, an adventure game that is not traditionally CPU-bound, the 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom. The game's measured frame rates show minimal CPU limitation even at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 186.4 FPS average. The high L3 cache and strong multi-threaded scores (3dmark_16_threads at 6764, 3dmark_max_threads at 6755) suggest the processor handles any background tasks or game logic without becoming a bottleneck. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1575 and single-thread score of 804 indicate reasonable per-core performance, though not class-leading, which aligns with the game's modest thread requirements.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is a discrete graphics card built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 20 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, and the card has a 190 W TDP with a suggested 450 W power supply.

The B580's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, scores 22999, a negligible 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA P106-100 is 0.3% behind at 22950, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile trails by 1.3% with a score of 22729. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 desktop version sits 0.7% ahead with a score of 23181. This places the B580 in a competitive mid-range segment where the RTX 4060 is its closest desktop comparison.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's visual demands, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra preset still achieving 64.6 FPS average. The memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s supports high-resolution texture streaming without stutter. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 provide context for its DirectX 12 performance, which the game leverages. The card's 66th percentile ranking means it outperforms two-thirds of all GPUs, and the measured frame rates confirm it handles this game's rendering workload across all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 186.4 FPS average, Medium achieves 156.9 FPS, High reaches 141.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 124.3 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed 120 FPS, making any setting viable for high-refresh displays. The Ultra preset's 124.3 FPS is only 33% lower than Low, suggesting the visual upgrade is worthwhile for most users.

At 2560x1440, the spread tightens: Low runs at 141.1 FPS, Medium at 120.5 FPS, High at 103.5 FPS, and Ultra at 94.9 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains nearly 95 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. The transition from High to Ultra costs only 8.6 FPS (from 103.5 to 94.9), making Ultra the recommended choice for 1440p displays. For 3840x2160, Low achieves 92.7 FPS, Medium 78.6 FPS, High 70 FPS, and Ultra 64.6 FPS. The Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS, so it remains playable, but users seeking smoother motion might prefer High at 70 FPS.

The data indicates that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with 141.3 FPS at 1080p, 103.5 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. This preset consistently provides frame rates well above playable thresholds while retaining most visual fidelity. For competitive play, the Low preset's 186.4 FPS at 1080p maximizes responsiveness, but for general enjoyment, High is the sweet spot.

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P (24627), 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24605), and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600 (24559). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (24811) by 0.6%.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combination?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers 64.6 FPS average, which is above 60 FPS and playable. The High preset provides 70 FPS average, offering smoother motion with a modest visual trade-off. The Low preset reaches 92.7 FPS if maximum frame rate is the priority.

Q: Does the GPU outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: No. The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's score of 23181. However, the B580 does outperform the RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3% (23021 vs 22729).

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the system delivers 124.3 FPS at 1920x1080, 94.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and 64.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 47.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU's 8-core configuration sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 6764 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 6755 indicate strong multi-threaded performance. The game's frame rates at 1080p Low (186.4 FPS) show no CPU bottleneck, as the processor easily sustains high output.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration supports 4K Ultra at 64.6 FPS average, suggesting the VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system averages 186.4 FPS on Low, 156.9 FPS on Medium, 141.3 FPS on High, and 124.3 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates drop to 141.1 FPS on Low, 120.5 FPS on Medium, 103.5 FPS on High, and 94.9 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 92.7 FPS on Low, 78.6 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 64.6 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across settings: Low falls by 50.3% (from 186.4 to 92.7), Medium by 49.9% (from 156.9 to 78.6), High by 50.5% (from 141.3 to 70), and Ultra by 48.0% (from 124.3 to 64.6). This near-uniform reduction of roughly half the frame rate when pixel count quadruples indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's contribution remains constant, but the GPU's rendering workload scales directly with resolution.

The pattern suggests the system is GPU-limited at 4K, as the frame rate drops proportionally to the pixel count increase. At 1080p, the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores and high L3 cache allow it to keep feeding the GPU efficiently, while at 4K, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth determine the ceiling. The 1440p results show a middle ground where the system still delivers 94.9 FPS at Ultra, confirming this resolution is the optimal balance for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 186.4 FPS on Low, 156.9 FPS on Medium, 141.3 FPS on High, and 124.3 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62.1 FPS, representing a 33.3% reduction for maximum visual quality. The transition from Medium to High costs 15.6 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 17 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 141.1 FPS on Low, 120.5 FPS on Medium, 103.5 FPS on High, and 94.9 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 46.2 FPS, a 32.7% reduction. The step from High to Ultra is only 8.6 FPS, making Ultra a reasonable choice at this resolution. The 1440p Low result of 141.1 FPS nearly matches the 1080p High result of 141.3 FPS, demonstrating how resolution and settings trade off against each other.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 92.7 FPS on Low, 78.6 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 64.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Ultra spread is 28.1 FPS, a 30.3% reduction. All presets exceed 60 FPS, which is notable for 4K gaming. The 4K Low result of 92.7 FPS is comparable to the 1440p Ultra result of 94.9 FPS, highlighting the GPU's capability at high resolutions. The data shows that even at the most demanding settings, this combination maintains smooth, playable frame rates across all tested configurations.