Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver presents an interesting scaling pattern for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 167 FPS, but this drops to 84 FPS at 4K with the same settings, representing a 50% reduction in frame rate. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep: at High settings, the average frame rate falls from 94 FPS to 63 FPS, a 33% decline. This suggests that at 4K, the Intel Arc B570 becomes the primary limiting factor, as the resolution increase demands more from the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus.

The data indicates that the transition from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than the jump to 4K. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 110 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p (a 24.5% decrease), but then falls further to 55 FPS at 4K (a 33.7% decrease from 1440p). This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, showing that the game's rendering load scales non-linearly with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, indicating that this resolution and settings combination pushes the hardware to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the system produces 167 FPS, which is more than triple the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (167 vs 110), while at 4K, the same comparison shows only a 29 FPS difference (84 vs 55). This narrowing gap suggests that at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the bottleneck, making settings adjustments less impactful than they are at lower resolutions.

The measured data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 105 FPS, which is 67.7% higher than the 4K Medium result of 70 FPS. The 4K Medium setting also records a minimum frame rate of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, providing a frame time consistency that is notably tighter than what the average alone suggests. When comparing 1080p to 4K at Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 139 FPS to 70 FPS, a 49.6% reduction, which aligns closely with the Low setting's 49.7% reduction (167 to 84 FPS). This consistency implies that the game's performance scaling is primarily driven by pixel count rather than settings complexity.

The resolution scaling data points to the Intel Arc B570 as the limiting component at 4K. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p gameplay (94 FPS at High), but the 4K results show a clear ceiling. The 1080p results, with a maximum of 167 FPS, suggest that the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and multi-thread score of 12536 indicate ample headroom for this game's requirements.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly influence the measured frame rates. The GPU operates at a fixed base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s across a 160-bit bus, which is a critical factor for the 4K resolution results. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory capacity is adequate for the game's texture requirements at all tested settings, as evidenced by the absence of severe frame rate collapses in the data.

The GPU's 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs contribute to the pixel throughput, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. This explains why the 4K Ultra setting achieves 55 FPS: the pixel fill rate becomes a limiting factor at 3840x2160. The texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, driven by 144 TMUs, supports the High and Medium settings well, but the Ultra preset's additional rendering features push the GPU to its limits. The Arc B570's 18 ray tracing cores are present but not directly utilized in this game's benchmark results, as Dave The Diver's rendering workload appears to be rasterization-focused.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its in-game performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 place the Arc B570 in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582 in the average benchmark, a mere 0.1% difference. This close correlation suggests that the B570's performance in Dave The Diver is representative of its overall capabilities. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 indicates strong API efficiency, which aligns with the game's solid performance at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 167 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K across all settings?

A: No, the 4K Medium setting averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, but the 4K High setting averages 63 FPS and 4K Ultra drops to 55 FPS.

Q: How does the 1440p Medium performance compare to 4K Medium?

A: The 1440p Medium setting averages 105 FPS, while 4K Medium averages 70 FPS, representing a 35 FPS (33.3%) difference.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2282 out of 2867 total tested combinations for Dave The Diver, placing it in the 79.6th percentile.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, the difference is 29 FPS (84 vs 55), which is the smallest gap; at 1080p, the gap is 57 FPS (167 vs 110).

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate is 60 FPS, recorded at 4K resolution with Medium settings, with a corresponding maximum of 81 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 167 FPS, followed by Medium at 139 FPS (with a minimum of 118 and maximum of 160), High at 124 FPS, and Ultra at 110 FPS. The 29 FPS difference between Medium and High is notable, suggesting that the High preset introduces rendering features that cost performance without a proportional visual benefit. The Ultra setting's 110 FPS still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show the expected decline. The Low setting produces 125 FPS, a 25.1% reduction from 1080p. Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 121, while High reaches 94 FPS. The Ultra setting drops to 83 FPS, which is 24.5% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. All 1440p settings stay above 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution is well-suited for the hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low setting achieves 84 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium setting averages 70 FPS with a tighter frame time range (60-81 FPS). High settings produce 63 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS, which is below the commonly accepted smoothness standard. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy: Low to Medium represents a 14 FPS drop, Medium to High a 7 FPS drop, and High to Ultra an 8 FPS drop. This progressive decline indicates that each settings tier adds measurable GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This places the combo in the bottom 20.4% of all tested configurations, which is a significant finding given the hardware's specifications. The CPU's performance percentile of 91 among all processors contrasts sharply with the GPU's 65th percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The combo's ranking indicates that while the CPU is capable, the Arc B570's mid-range positioning constrains the overall gaming experience.

When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 in the average benchmark, a mere 0.1% difference from the B570's 20556. This near-identical performance suggests that the B570's rank would be similar to what an A750 would achieve in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (0.1% lower), also falls into the same performance tier. The combo's rank of 2282 reflects this mid-range GPU positioning, as higher-ranked combos likely pair stronger GPUs with comparable or better CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% higher average score), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% lower), and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% lower). These close margins in CPU benchmarks indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X is not the differentiator in this combo's ranking. The data suggests that replacing the GPU with a higher-performing model would yield a more substantial rank improvement than changing the CPU, as the current GPU's percentile is significantly lower than the CPU's.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the 1440p Medium setting provides the best balance of performance and visual quality for this combo. The average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS ensures smooth gameplay without frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The 4K Medium setting, while averaging 70 FPS, has a minimum of 60 FPS, making it a viable option for users prioritizing resolution over settings. The 1080p Ultra setting at 110 FPS is ideal for high refresh rate monitors, as it provides a substantial frame rate headroom.

For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 70 FPS and never dips below 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 63 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS threshold and may result in occasional stutters in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 55 FPS, is not recommended for competitive or action-oriented gameplay, as frame rates below 60 FPS can impact the experience. The Low preset at 4K, while averaging 84 FPS, sacrifices visual fidelity, making Medium the superior compromise.

At 1080p, all settings provide playable frame rates, with even the Ultra preset achieving 110 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 160 FPS demonstrate consistent frame pacing, making it a safe recommendation for users who want a balance of visuals and performance. The 1440p Low setting at 125 FPS is suitable for competitive play, but the 1440p Medium setting's 105 FPS average with a 89 FPS minimum offers a more polished visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X contributes to the combo's performance through its 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture. The CPU's base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5. These scores indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck for Dave The Diver, which is a game that likely benefits from decent single-thread performance but does not heavily utilize multi-threading.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and Geekbench multicore score of 19267, ensure that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with frame rate delivery. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game's assets. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors confirms its high-end positioning, but the measured FPS data shows that this headroom is not fully utilized in Dave The Diver, as the frame rates are more closely tied to GPU performance.

The CPU's benchmarks show a clear scaling pattern from 2 threads (2137 in 3DMark) to 16 threads (10972), with the maximum thread score reaching 12536. This scaling indicates good multi-threaded efficiency, but the game's performance at 1080p (167 FPS at Low) suggests that the CPU can handle higher frame rates if the GPU allowed. The PassMark single-thread score of 4238 and multi-thread score of 51406 further reinforce the CPU's capability. The fact that the combo ranks 2282 out of 2867, despite the CPU's strong performance, points to the GPU as the primary constraint, meaning that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant frame rate improvements.