Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver — Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B580

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a consistently smooth experience in Dave The Diver, with the data showing this combination ranks 2780th out of 3710 tested combos for this game. The 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock provides ample compute headroom, while the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures the game's visuals are handled without memory bottlenecks. Benchmark results indicate this pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of all tested configurations, yet the measured frame rates reveal a system capable of exceeding 60 FPS at every resolution and settings combination tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to this Adventure title, running on the Alder Lake-S architecture built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz ramps up to 4.40 GHz under boost, with an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core facilitating quick data access. The processor's 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation, while its dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support offers platform flexibility. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 1680 in single-core, and 909 in 3DMark single-thread testing.

The percentileVsAllCpus score of 73 places this processor above roughly three-quarters of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E at -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.3% — indicating the 12400F sits squarely in a competitive performance cluster. For Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is primarily maintaining game logic, physics, and AI routines; the measured FPS across all settings suggests the processor never becomes the limiting factor, as even at 1080p Ultra the system delivers 124 FPS average. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 show strong multithreaded scaling, which benefits games with multiple background simulation systems.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG Battlemage architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, houses 19,600 million transistors across a 272 mm² die. Its 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs are clocked at a consistent 2670 MHz base and boost, delivering 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 12 GB GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth across the 192-bit bus — ample for texture-heavy scenes in Dave The Diver's underwater environments. The GPU's 190 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector make it a straightforward installation in most systems.

The Arc B580's percentileVsAllGpus score of 68 indicates it outperforms 68% of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at -0.2%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 0.6%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at -0.7% — showing the Arc B580 trades blows with significantly older and newer hardware alike. In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is rendering the stylized 2D/3D hybrid visuals, and the data shows it handles even 4K Ultra at 63 FPS average. The 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support suggest future-proofing, though this game's art style does not heavily tax ray tracing capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, average FPS drops from 141 at 1920x1080, to 106 at 2560x1440, and further to 71 at 3840x2160 — representing a 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 33% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This consistent scaling indicates the Arc B580's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains adequate frame delivery.

The Low settings row shows even more pronounced scaling: 189 FPS at 1080p, 142 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K. The percentage drops are steeper here (25% from 1080p to 1440p, 33% from 1440p to 4K) because lower settings eliminate most CPU-side bottlenecks, exposing pure GPU limits. Medium settings follow the same trajectory with 158, 119, and 80 FPS respectively, while Ultra settings deliver 124, 94, and 63 FPS. The data indicates that from 1080p to 4K, the system loses roughly half its frame rate across all settings — a classic GPU-limited scaling profile where the i5-12400F's compute headroom is never fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2780th out of 3710 total tested combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the 25th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components; the CPU's 73rd percentile standing and GPU's 68th percentile standing combine to produce a system that is competent but not exceptional relative to the broader hardware landscape. The measured FPS data tells a more positive story than the raw ranking suggests, as the game's moderate graphical demands allow this combo to exceed 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and approach 190 FPS at 1080p Low.

The ranking context becomes clearer when considering the nearest rivals for each component. The CPU's close competition — Ryzen 5 7535HS, Core 3 201E, Core i5-1335U, EPYC 7773X — all within 0.3% average benchmark scores, indicates the 12400F is a well-balanced performer. Similarly, the GPU's rivals including RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 show that the Arc B580 punches above its architectural generation. The combo's 25th percentile ranking suggests that many other tested configurations feature higher-end parts, yet the actual gameplay experience measured here demonstrates this pairing handles Dave The Diver with considerable headroom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the most balanced experience, delivering 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS. This settings combination provides smooth gameplay with visual quality improvements over Low, while maintaining frame rates well above display refresh rate thresholds. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves 158 FPS average with 134 minimum FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 94 FPS average, which remains fluid for most gameplay scenarios. The 4K Ultra setting at 63 FPS average is playable but approaches the lower boundary of smooth motion, while 4K High at 71 FPS offers a better compromise for 4K displays. The Low preset at any resolution produces exceptionally high frame rates — 189 FPS at 1080p, 142 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K — suitable for competitive play or when minimizing input latency is paramount. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot, offering 119 FPS average with the only measured minimum above 100 FPS at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Dave The Diver at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the measured data shows the Intel Arc B580 with the i5-12400F achieves 63 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra settings and 71 FPS at 4K High settings. The 4K Low preset reaches 95 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, this combo delivers 189 FPS average. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 124 FPS average, making 1080p the optimal resolution for frame rate maximization.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at -0.2% delta and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 0.6% delta.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a strong processor for gaming?

A: The i5-12400F scores at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 indicate solid gaming performance.

Q: What settings provide the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows the most consistent performance with a 119 FPS average, 101 FPS minimum, and 137 FPS maximum — the narrowest range among measured settings at that resolution.

Q: Does this combo bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data shows GPU-limited scaling from 1080p to 4K, with FPS dropping approximately 50% across all settings. The CPU's high scores suggest it is not the limiting factor in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 189 FPS average, followed by Medium at 158 FPS average with a minimum of 134 FPS and maximum of 182 FPS. High settings produce 141 FPS average, while Ultra settings maintain 124 FPS average. These results demonstrate that even at maximum settings, the combo provides frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured FPS shows appropriate scaling. Low settings deliver 142 FPS average, Medium achieves 119 FPS average with a tight range of 101 FPS minimum to 137 FPS maximum. High settings produce 106 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 94 FPS average. The 1440p results indicate this resolution is well within the system's comfortable operating range, with all presets exceeding 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable across all settings. Low settings reach 95 FPS average, Medium delivers 80 FPS average with 68 FPS minimum and 92 FPS maximum, High achieves 71 FPS average, and Ultra produces 63 FPS average. The 4K data shows that while the system can handle 4K gaming, users seeking frame rates above 60 FPS should consider High or lower settings. The complete dataset confirms this combo provides a versatile experience, from competitive-level frame rates at 1080p to smooth 4K gaming at reduced settings.