Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, an adventure title released in 2023, demonstrates highly scalable performance on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data reveals a system that transitions from a GPU-bound state at 4K to a highly capable high-refresh-rate platform at 1080p, with the CPU's substantial cache and core configuration ensuring frame delivery remains consistently strong across all tested presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies within this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 167 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 139 FPS, with High at 124 FPS and Ultra at 110 FPS. This scaling pattern, where even the heaviest preset at 1080p maintains a triple-digit average, indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is being fed efficiently by the processor, but the GPU is already starting to show its limits as the settings increase.

Stepping up to 2560x1440 reveals a more pronounced shift. The Low preset delivers 125 FPS, while Medium and High produce 105 FPS and 94 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields 83 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p Low (167 FPS) to 1440p Low (125 FPS) represents a 25% reduction in frame rate, a substantial cost for the additional pixels. This trend suggests that while the CPU remains capable of pushing high frame rates, the GPU's rendering throughput is diminishing returns as resolution scales.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the unequivocal limiting component. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, which drops to 70 FPS on Medium and 63 FPS on High. The Ultra preset falls to 55 FPS. The decline from 1440p Low (125 FPS) to 4K Low (84 FPS) is a 33% loss, and the gap between the lowest and highest settings at 4K (84 FPS vs 55 FPS) is a 35% spread. This data strongly indicates that at 4K, the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are saturated, and the frame rate is governed almost entirely by GPU compute and memory throughput rather than CPU capability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2426. However, the defining characteristic of this chip is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is specifically designed to reduce memory latency and improve gaming performance in scenarios where data is frequently reused.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears to be providing a stable foundation that prevents frame drops. The minimum FPS data recorded at Medium settings shows 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. These minimums are relatively close to the averages, suggesting that the processor's cache and core configuration are sufficient to handle the game's draw calls and physics calculations without causing stutter. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16817 indicate a robust multi-threaded capacity, though the game's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests that the CPU is rarely the primary constraint.

The processor's benchmark percentile of 83 versus all CPUs places it in the upper tier, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, scores nearly identically with a 0% delta. This indicates that the 7800X3D's performance is well-aligned with contemporary high-end desktop parts. In this game, the data shows that even at 1080p with the lowest settings (167 FPS), the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU, as the frame rate is still high and scales predictably with settings changes.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, is the primary driver of the resolution scaling observed. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a consistent 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, and its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor, as the 4K Ultra preset (55 FPS) shows a significant performance cliff compared to the 1080p Ultra preset (110 FPS).

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 14195 and its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a mid-range performer. Its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average score of 20582, a delta of -0.1%, placing the B570 essentially at parity. The data from the game itself confirms this positioning: at 4K, the frame rates are playable but not exceptional, with only the Low preset (84 FPS) exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU's raw compute throughput (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient for maxed-out settings at that resolution.

The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is adequate for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, where the frame rates remain high. At 4K, the data implies that the memory bandwidth and capacity are being stressed, as the performance gap between High (63 FPS) and Ultra (55 FPS) is only 13%, while the gap between Low (84 FPS) and Medium (70 FPS) is 17%. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is hitting a hard architectural limit rather than a simple texture bandwidth issue.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the Ultra preset (55 FPS) is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS. All other resolutions and presets, including 4K High (63 FPS), maintain an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's score of 33089, showing a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also scores 33089.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 167 FPS, and even at Ultra it reaches 110 FPS. The frame rates scale consistently with settings, indicating the CPU is feeding the GPU sufficiently and the GPU is the primary limiter.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 89 FPS, with an average of 105 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS.

Q: By what percentage is the GPU's performance different from the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the B570 is effectively at parity with the A750.

Q: Is the CPU's single-thread performance sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The Geekbench single-core score of 2426 and the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1887 indicate strong single-thread capability, which supports the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the pairing in the 79th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems tested but is not near the top tier. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components; the CPU is a high-end part (83rd percentile among CPUs), while the GPU is more mid-range (65th percentile among GPUs).

The rank suggests that while the system is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at most settings, it is held back by the GPU's absolute performance limits. Compared to combos with higher-tier GPUs, this system will likely fall behind in 4K Ultra scenarios, as evidenced by the 55 FPS result. However, the data shows that this combination is well-optimized for 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high refresh rates on High settings (94 FPS) and remains above 60 FPS even on Ultra (83 FPS).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a fully maxed-out visual experience while maintaining a frame rate well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 124 FPS offers a marginal performance increase for a slight visual fidelity reduction, but the Ultra preset's minimum FPS (not recorded) is presumably acceptable given the high average.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (94 FPS) is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset (83 FPS) is also viable, but the 12% reduction in frame rate compared to High may not justify the marginal visual improvement. The Medium preset (105 FPS) is a good option for players prioritizing higher refresh rates, but the data suggests High is the sweet spot for a 1440p monitor.

For 3840x2160, the High preset (63 FPS) is the recommended maximum, as it just clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset (55 FPS) dips below 60 FPS and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset (70 FPS) provides a safer margin above 60 FPS and is a better choice for 4K if visual fidelity can be slightly compromised. The Low preset (84 FPS) is an option for players with high-refresh 4K displays, but the visual trade-off is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 167 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset reduces this to 139 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS. High settings produce 124 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 110 FPS. These numbers show a consistent 10-15% performance drop per settings tier, with no anomalies indicating a CPU limitation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 125 FPS, a 25% decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The High preset achieves 94 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83 FPS. The frame rate scaling from Medium to High (105 to 94 FPS) is a 10% reduction, while High to Ultra (94 to 83 FPS) is a 12% reduction, showing a slightly steeper decline at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 84 FPS, which is 33% lower than the 1440p Low result. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, indicating that the system is right at the edge of playability for this preset. High settings produce 63 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 55 FPS. The performance gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial across all settings, confirming that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with this processor.