Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a light, 2D-look adventure that turns out to be surprisingly demanding on modern hardware, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the Intel Arc B570 produces a fascinating performance profile across resolutions. The data shows a combo that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, but which begins to run out of headroom as pixel counts climb, with the 4K Ultra preset dipping below the 60 FPS mark.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates tell a clear story about how this system scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast, with even the most demanding "Ultra" preset achieving an average of 110 FPS. Stepping down to "High" yields 124 FPS, while "Medium" and "Low" hit 139 FPS and 167 FPS respectively. This indicates a system that is not remotely strained at this resolution, as the CPU and GPU are both working well within their capabilities.

Moving to 2560x1440, the expected drop occurs, but the system remains highly playable. The "Ultra" preset falls to 83 FPS, "High" to 94 FPS, "Medium" to 105 FPS, and "Low" to 125 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 25-33% reduction in frame rate across the presets, which is a typical and healthy drop for a balanced system. The fact that even the "Ultra" setting stays comfortably above 60 FPS at this resolution suggests that the bottleneck is not severe and that users have a wide range of graphical options without compromising smoothness.

The jump to 3840x2160 reveals the true limits of this configuration. Here, the "Low" preset manages 84 FPS, "Medium" drops to 70 FPS, and "High" falls to 63 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the only one that fails to maintain a smooth experience, averaging just 55 FPS. The performance delta between 1440p and 4K is significant, with the "High" preset losing 31 FPS and the "Ultra" preset losing 28 FPS. This sharp decline indicates that the system is becoming heavily pixel-bound at 4K, and the graphics card's rendering throughput is the primary constraint. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should stick to the "High" preset or lower, as the "Ultra" preset will result in noticeable stutter and frame pacing issues.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 part built on the 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.80 GHz, which provides substantial single-threaded performance. In synthetic benchmarks, this chip scores 959 points in 3dmark_single_thread and 3359 points in cinebench_r23_singlecore. This strong single-core showing is critical for games like Dave The Diver, which often rely on a primary game thread for logic and object management.

The processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794. In a game that is not particularly heavy on multi-threaded physics, these extra threads may not be fully utilized, but they ensure that background tasks and asset streaming do not cause hitches on the primary rendering thread. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is another asset, as it helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency.

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. When the resolution scales from 1080p to 4K, the frame rate drops by roughly half for the same preset, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is able to feed the graphics card effectively at 1080p, evidenced by the 167 FPS average on "Low" settings. As resolution increases, the GPU takes longer to render each frame, and the CPU’s job becomes easier relative to the GPU's workload. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s high boost clock and strong per-core performance ensure that it does not hold the Intel Arc B570 back, even in the most demanding 1080p scenarios.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor in this equation at 4K. This GPU, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, features 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs. Its memory configuration consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The card’s boost clock is listed at 2500 MHz, and its raw compute capabilities are rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The memory bandwidth is a crucial detail for Dave The Diver. The game’s 2D art style relies heavily on large texture assets, and the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p. However, at 4K, the demand for texture data and pixel fill rate increases dramatically. The data supports this, as the GPU’s performance falls off a cliff between 1440p and 4K. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s become the limiting factors, as the GPU struggles to process the sheer number of pixels required for a 3840x2160 output.

The B570’s position in the market is confirmed by its nearest rivals, which include the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct of -0.1) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct of 0.1). This places the B570 in the upper mid-range tier, and its performance in this game aligns with that positioning. It is powerful enough to deliver excellent framerates at high refresh rates on 1080p and 1440p monitors, but it is not designed for maxing out graphically intensive titles at 4K. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is not an issue at these settings, as the game does not appear to exceed that limit, but the raw compute and fill rate limits are clearly reached.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the specific database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 pairing achieves a combo rank of 2282 out of 2867 total combinations. This places it in the 21st percentile of all tested combos, which might initially seem low, but this ranking is a global metric across all games and hardware. For a title like Dave The Diver, which is not as graphically intensive as AAA shooters, this specific pairing performs admirably relative to its position.

The ranking reflects that there are many more powerful and expensive combinations available, but the data from the measured FPS shows that for this specific game, the performance is far from poor. The combo outperforms many others that might be ranked higher but are paired with weaker CPUs or GPUs that cannot take advantage of the game’s lighter engine. The 1080p results, with an average of 110 FPS on "Ultra", put this combo in a performance tier that is well above the median for smooth gameplay.

It is important to contextualize the rank. The combo’s position is dragged down by the GPU’s mid-range standing (65th percentile vs all GPUs) and the CPU’s solid but not top-tier standing (81st percentile vs all CPUs). The game’s relatively low thread count requirements mean the CPU's strength is somewhat wasted, but its high clock speed ensures it never becomes a liability. The GPU, while not a high-end part, is more than sufficient for this game’s demands at most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable performance at 1080p with this hardware?

A: The data shows excellent results at 1920x1080. The "Ultra" preset averages 110 FPS, "High" averages 124 FPS, "Medium" averages 139 FPS, and "Low" reaches 167 FPS. All presets are highly playable and suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the "High" preset averages 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The "Low" preset averages 84 FPS and "Medium" averages 70 FPS. However, the "Ultra" preset drops to 55 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has a nearly identical score of 29868 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS are both slightly ahead with a score of 29955 (-0.3% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is slightly behind at 29713 (0.6% delta).

Q: What is the role of the GPU's memory bandwidth in this game's performance?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for smooth performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the "High" settings produce 124 FPS and 94 FPS respectively. The bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the demand on the memory bus increases, contributing to the lower frame rates observed.

Q: Is the "Medium" preset a good choice for a balance of visuals and performance?

A: According to the measured data, the "Medium" preset offers a strong balance. At 1440p, it averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. At 4K, it averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: In the benchmark data, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582. This represents a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the B570 is essentially tied with the A750 in overall synthetic performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p display, the "Ultra" preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 110 FPS and minimum of 118 FPS (on "Medium") suggest that "Ultra" will still provide a highly fluid experience, likely staying well above 100 FPS in most scenes. There is no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as the hardware has ample headroom.

For 1440p, the "High" preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 94 FPS, which is excellent for most high refresh rate monitors. The "Ultra" preset at 83 FPS is also viable, but "High" offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline and will be less prone to dips during busy scenes. For those seeking the highest possible frame rates for a 144Hz or 165Hz display, the "Medium" preset at 105 FPS is the best choice, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a significant performance boost.

At 4K, the recommendation is to use the "High" preset. This yields an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target for a standard display. The "Medium" preset provides a safer 70 FPS average and a minimum of 60 FPS, making it the best option for ensuring a consistent, stutter-free experience. The "Ultra" preset should be avoided at this resolution, as the 55 FPS average will result in noticeable judder. The "Low" preset, while averaging 84 FPS, is not recommended as it would significantly degrade the game's visual charm without a substantial benefit over "High" or "Medium". The data clearly points to "High" or "Medium" as the definitive choices for 4K, prioritizing frame time consistency over absolute peak quality.