Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, but the data for this specific pairing of an Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 shows a combo that lands in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations. With a combo rank of 2282 out of 2867 tested combinations, this system is positioned in the 20th percentile of all pairings, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates. That ranking is not a condemnation of the hardware, but it does indicate that this build is not optimized for chasing maximum refresh rates in this particular adventure game. The benchmark results show a system that is capable of delivering smooth, playable performance at standard resolutions, but it is clearly not a high-end contender.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2282 out of 2867 tested combos places it firmly in the lower half of the database's results for Dave The Diver. To put this in perspective, the individual components tell a story of mid-pack performance. The Intel Core i5-10400F holds a percentile rank of 68 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 68% of processors in the database. The Intel Arc B570 is slightly lower, with a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs. While both parts are above average individually, their combined performance in this game does not boost the system to a higher tier.

The measured frame rates reveal why the rank is not higher. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 110 FPS, which is excellent, but many other combos produce significantly higher numbers. The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions, preventing the system from reaching the very high frame rates that other, more powerful processors achieve. The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 14185, placing it near rivals like the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, deltaPct 0.5). This tells us that the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class, but that class is not at the top of the heap.

The GPU tells a similar story. The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within a narrow band around competitors like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1). This indicates that the graphics card is performing precisely in line with its specifications, but it is not a top-tier part. The combination of a solid but not exceptional CPU and GPU results in a system that is competent but not remarkable in this game. The data does not lie: this is a mid-range combo that delivers playable performance but does not excel.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This is a mature, workhorse design that has been a staple of budget and mid-range builds for years. In Dave The Diver, a game that is not heavily threaded, this CPU provides more than enough raw compute power. The benchmark results confirm this, with strong scores in multithreaded tests like Cinebench R23 (10283) and Passmark Multithread (12115).

However, the CPU's role in this specific game becomes clearer when examining the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 167 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 125 FPS. This 25% reduction in frame rate for a 78% increase in pixel count suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at these settings. The processor has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU begins to struggle as the pixel count rises.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also relevant. With a Geekbench single-core score of 1420 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2541, the i5-10400F is not a slouch, but it is not a leader either. In Dave The Diver, which may have certain gameplay elements that are single-thread bound, this could be a minor limiting factor. The data shows that the CPU is performing within its expected parameters, as evidenced by its average benchmark score of 14185, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The processor is doing its job, but it is not providing the kind of overhead that would allow the system to punch above its weight class in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the more interesting component in this pairing. Based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, this GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It carries 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The card has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. These specifications place it in a competitive position against other mid-range graphics cards.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck. The jump from 1080p High (124 FPS) to 1440p High (94 FPS) is a 24% drop, which is significant but not extreme. However, the jump from 1440p High to 4K High (63 FPS) is a massive 33% drop. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game, but the memory bandwidth and raw compute power are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this analysis. Its Passmark G3D score of 14195 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 are respectable, but they put it in a class where 4K gaming at high settings is a challenge. The card is performing exactly as expected when compared to its nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582). The data shows that the Arc B570 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but it is not a 4K powerhouse. The GPU is the component that dictates the upper limits of performance in this combo, especially at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 110 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 83 FPS, which is still playable, but the 4K Ultra setting drops to 55 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556. This is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a deltaPct of 0.1), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a deltaPct of -0.1). The performance is essentially the same.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The frame rate data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The drop from 1440p High (94 FPS) to 4K High (63 FPS) is a 33% reduction, which is a clear sign that the graphics card is struggling to keep up with the increased pixel count.

Q: Can this combo handle the Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: Yes, it can. The measured average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 83 FPS. This is a very playable frame rate for an adventure game. The data shows that the system is not overwhelmed by the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct competitors?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. This is within a very tight margin of its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, deltaPct 0.5). The performance is benchmark-identical.

Q: What is the most demanding setting tested for this combo?

A: The most demanding setting tested is 4K Ultra, which yields an average of 55 FPS. This is the lowest average frame rate in the measured data. The 4K Medium setting is not far behind, producing 70 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic bottleneck shift. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate drops are consistent across all settings, indicating a balanced load. At High settings, the drop is from 124 FPS to 94 FPS, a 24% decrease. At Low settings, the drop is from 167 FPS to 125 FPS, a 25% decrease. This consistency suggests that the system is scaling predictably with pixel count, with both CPU and GPU contributing to the workload.

The picture changes dramatically when moving from 1440p to 4K. The drop at High settings is from 94 FPS to 63 FPS, a 33% decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 83 FPS to 55 FPS, a 34% decrease. These larger percentage drops point squarely at the GPU as the limiting factor. The Arc B570 is simply running out of processing power to fill the 4K frame buffer. The CPU, while not exceptionally fast, is not the constraint here.

The data highlights that the i5-10400F is sufficient for this game, even at 4K. The CPU's role becomes less important as resolution increases, and the GPU's role becomes more dominant. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound in some scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates. At 4K, the system is clearly GPU-bound. This is a typical scaling pattern, but the magnitude of the drop from 1440p to 4K is notable and indicates that 4K gaming is not this combo's forte.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to the High preset at 1440p as the optimal balance. This setting produces an average of 94 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K delivers 63 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 105 FPS, which is also an excellent choice, but High offers a better visual experience for a relatively small frame rate cost.

If the priority is maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset delivers an average of 167 FPS. This is a high-refresh-rate experience, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. For most players, the 1440p High setting is the recommended choice. It provides a great balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as the 55 FPS average is below the ideal threshold. However, at 1440p, the Ultra preset's 83 FPS is perfectly acceptable for this genre.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K (70 FPS) is a better option than High at 4K (63 FPS) if you need to be at that resolution. The 4K Medium setting also has a measured minimum of 60 FPS, which is a solid floor. Ultimately, the choice comes down to whether you prefer resolution or frame rate. The hardware is clearly more comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, and the settings recommendations reflect that. The 1440p High preset is the most balanced option, offering a high-quality image with a robust frame rate.