Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a light adventure title that rarely stresses high-end hardware, but the measured results for the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 show a pairing that scales predictably across resolutions. The data indicates a system that is more than capable of delivering smooth frame rates at standard gaming resolutions, with performance tapering off only when pushing 4K with maximum quality settings. This combination sits near the middle of the pack for this game, and the benchmark numbers suggest that users should prioritize graphical fidelity over raw frame rate chasing at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a classic scaling curve for this CPU and GPU combo. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS at Ultra settings, which is far beyond what a game like this needs for a fluid experience. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS, a 24.5% reduction from 1080p. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the Ultra average falls to 55 FPS, which is a 50% drop from the 1080p baseline. This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the performance loss scales almost directly with the pixel count increase.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep. At High settings, the system goes from 94 FPS at 2560x1440 to 63 FPS at 3840x2160, a 33% decrease. The Low preset shows the same trend, dropping from 125 FPS to 84 FPS across that same resolution jump. This consistency across settings confirms that the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck at 4K, regardless of the workload. The CPU's job becomes easier as resolution climbs, but the Arc B570's 10 GB memory and 160-bit bus width are clearly taxed more heavily by the 4K pixel count.

Interestingly, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 57 FPS (167 vs 110), which shows that the CPU is not holding the GPU back even at the lowest settings. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to just 29 FPS (84 vs 55), reinforcing that the GPU's compute capacity is the ceiling. For users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the data shows that 4K High is barely achievable at 63 FPS, while 4K Medium offers a safer margin at 70 FPS with a recorded minimum of 60 FPS. This suggests that the system is right on the edge of comfortable 4K gaming, requiring a slight settings compromise to guarantee smoothness.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 63, which is above 60, but the data does not include a minimum frame rate for that preset. At 4K Medium, the average is 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, making it the safest choice for a consistent 60 FPS experience at that resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 110 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 167 FPS. For 144Hz displays, 1080p High at 124 FPS or 1440p Medium at 105 FPS are the most demanding settings that still clear the refresh rate threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 110 to 83, a 24.5% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 167 to 125, a 25% loss. The scaling is consistent across all presets, indicating a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The frame rate gap between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution is large (57 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p), which means the GPU is the limiting factor. The Core i5-12400's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the Arc B570 at all tested settings.

Q: Does the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data does not show any stutter or crashes, but the 4K Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which is the lowest of all tested configurations. This suggests the GPU is running out of headroom, though whether it is memory capacity or bandwidth is not directly measured here.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values in the data are for the Medium preset across all resolutions: 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. No minimum values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-12400 and Arc B570 ranks 2282 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the 79.6th percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms roughly 80% of configurations in this specific game. Given that this is a relatively light adventure title, the ranking is respectable but not exceptional; many higher-end GPUs will easily surpass these frame rates, but the data shows this combo handles the game competently.

The CPU itself sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% slower), while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% faster. These are incredibly tight margins, indicating that the i5-12400's raw compute performance is well-matched with other mid-range parts. The GPU, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), with the Intel Arc A750 trailing by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X falling 0.5% behind.

In the context of this game, the combo's rank suggests that the Arc B570 is the more significant contributor to the final frame rates. The CPU's single-threaded performance, measured at 3456 in Passmark, is more than adequate for Dave The Diver's gameplay logic, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 14195 drives the actual rendering. The 2282nd rank out of 2867 combos indicates that while this system is not at the top, it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS data confirms that it provides a playable experience across all tested settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p monitor, the Medium preset at 139 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it offers a significant boost over Ultra (110 FPS) with only a modest reduction in visual quality. The Low preset at 167 FPS provides the highest headroom for competitive play or for those who prioritize frame rate stability above all else. At this resolution, there is no reason to drop below High (124 FPS), as the GPU has ample performance to spare.

At 1440p, the High preset at 94 FPS is the sweet spot, delivering a smooth experience on 60Hz displays and staying within reach of 100Hz panels. The Medium preset at 105 FPS is better for high refresh rate monitors, while Ultra at 83 FPS is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The data does not list minimum FPS for High or Ultra at 1440p, so the Medium preset's 89 FPS minimum provides the most consistent experience for those sensitive to frame drops.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 70 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it is the only configuration that provides both an average above 60 FPS and a recorded minimum of 60 FPS. The High preset reaches 63 FPS on average, but the lack of a minimum value introduces uncertainty; players may experience dips below 60 FPS in busy underwater sections. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience, and the Low preset at 84 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium. For the best balance of image quality and performance at 4K, Medium is the only choice supported by the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. The Low preset averages 167 FPS, followed by Medium at 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS. High settings produce 124 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 110 FPS. These numbers show a linear degradation from Low to Ultra, with a 57 FPS spread between the two extremes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease across the board. Low runs at 125 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS (minimum 89, maximum 121), High at 94 FPS, and Ultra at 83 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 42 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum of 89 FPS indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of the higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 84 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is only 29 FPS, which is the smallest gap of any resolution. This compression of performance across settings at 4K points to the GPU reaching its limits, as even lowering graphics quality cannot fully compensate for the sheer number of pixels being rendered.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a six-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible mid-range option. In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame pipeline, and the benchmark data shows it does this effectively. The single-threaded Passmark score of 3456 and the 3dmark single-thread score of 910 indicate strong per-core performance, which is more relevant for this game's logic than raw multi-threading.

The multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 15989, suggest the CPU can handle background tasks without impacting gameplay. However, the fact that the frame rate does not improve dramatically when lowering settings from Ultra to Low at the same resolution indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, not the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system hits 167 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game engine, but it still exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 10 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but these are not directly reflected in the game's frame rates. What matters is that the i5-12400's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep the Arc B570 fed at all tested settings. The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU performing within 1% of other mid-range parts, so users should not expect the processor to be the limiting factor in this title. Instead, the data consistently points to the GPU as the component that determines the final experience, especially at higher resolutions.