Dave The Diver

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces 142.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 105.8 FPS, a 25.8% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 69.5 FPS, which is 51.3% below the 1080p figure. This scaling curve indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate penalty from 1440p to 4K (34.3% drop) is substantially larger than the penalty from 1080p to 1440p (25.8% drop).

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread between Low (188.5 FPS) and Ultra (120.7 FPS) is 67.8 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 47.5 FPS (142.8 vs 95.3). At 4K, the spread is only 33.1 FPS (97.2 vs 64.1). This compression of the settings delta at higher resolutions is a classic symptom of GPU-bound rendering: when pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck, reducing graphical fidelity yields diminishing returns.

The data suggests that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested, with an average of 64.1 FPS. This is still playable but sits close to the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Low setting, at 97.2 FPS, shows that the Arc B580 retains substantial headroom even at 4K when settings are relaxed. The resolution scaling behavior indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where even Ultra settings maintain 95.3 FPS, but that 4K requires careful settings management to stay comfortably above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its Raptor Lake architecture and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004. The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 25032.

In the context of Dave The Diver, an adventure title that is not typically CPU-intensive, the i5-13400F appears to be more than sufficient. The game's frame rates at 1080p Low (188.5 FPS) suggest that the CPU is not constraining performance at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU workload increases, the combo still achieves 120.7 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the Arc B580 adequately.

The i5-13400F's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 demonstrate that it maintains consistent performance across all cores. This is relevant because the game's engine likely utilizes multiple threads for game logic and scene management. The processor's percentile rank of 82 among all CPUs places it well above average, and its average benchmark score of 25236 is effectively neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals: it sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). The 0.5% delta against the Ryzen 5 5600X3D is negligible in real-world gaming.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate efficient power delivery, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. However, the measured FPS data does not show any CPU-related stutters or frame-time anomalies, as min and max FPS values are not reported. The analysis must rely on average FPS, which consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all tested configurations. This suggests the CPU role here is to provide a stable foundation, which it does admirably given its strong benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The 1440p resolution offers the best balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 105.8 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 95.3 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare, unlike 4K Ultra which drops to 64.1 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 by 0.7% (23181) and leads the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.1% (22999). The data shows it is effectively a performance tie with these competitors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the Arc B580?

A: No. The CPU's performance is not limiting in this game. The 1080p Low score of 188.5 FPS and the strong scaling to 1440p and 4K indicate the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Q: What settings should be used for 4K gaming?

A: Medium settings at 4K provide 78.3 FPS, which is a solid experience. High settings at 4K drop to 69.5 FPS, still playable. Ultra at 4K should be avoided if you want to stay above 65 FPS, as it only manages 64.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance affect this game?

A: The i5-13400F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 indicate strong parallel processing capability. This ensures smooth frame delivery even when the game engine spawns background tasks or loads new areas.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1250 out of 1626 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle tier, which is expected given the Arc B580's GPU percentile rank of 66 and the CPU's rank of 82.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 188.5 FPS average, Medium achieves 156.3 FPS, High reaches 142.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 120.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 67.8 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings yield 142.8 FPS, Medium hits 119.2 FPS, High manages 105.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 95.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low falls by 45.7 FPS, Medium by 37.1 FPS, High by 36.8 FPS, and Ultra by 25.4 FPS. This suggests the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently.

At 3840x2160, frame rates become more moderate. Low settings still produce 97.2 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium achieves 78.3 FPS, High reaches 69.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64.1 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K incurs a substantial penalty: Low falls by 45.6 FPS, Medium by 40.9 FPS, High by 36.3 FPS, and Ultra by 31.2 FPS. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p, confirming the GPU-bound nature of the workload at 4K.

The data reveals that Ultra settings are never the optimal choice for this combo. At 1080p, Ultra's 120.7 FPS is still playable, but High's 142.6 FPS offers a 21.9 FPS improvement. At 4K, Ultra's 64.1 FPS is borderline, while High's 69.5 FPS provides a 5.4 FPS buffer. The measured FPS values show no min or max FPS data, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which are consistently above 60 FPS across all configurations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and TSMC's 5 nm process, brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2670 MHz and 2560 shading units produce an FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs yield pixel and texture rates of 213.6 GPixel/s and 427.2 GTexel/s, respectively.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The 4K to 1080p FPS ratios for each setting show the expected scaling: Low 1080p (188.5) to 4K (97.2) is a 51.6% reduction, Medium (156.3 to 78.3) is a 49.9% reduction, High (142.6 to 69.5) is a 51.3% reduction, and Ultra (120.7 to 64.1) is a 46.9% reduction. These consistent drops indicate the GPU is the primary determinant of performance.

The Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as the title's art style and scope do not demand extreme memory capacities. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs places it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 23021 is competitive with its nearest rivals. The 0.3% delta against the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950) and 0.1% against the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) show it is statistically tied with those parts. The 1.3% lead over the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729) is minor but consistent.

The GPU's 190 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU requirement indicate it is a mid-range power draw part. The 12 GB memory size is not stressed by this game, as evidenced by the smooth performance at 4K Low (97.2 FPS). The GPU's Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12 Ultimate API support ensure compatibility with modern rendering features, though the game's measured FPS does not indicate reliance on ray tracing or other advanced features.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to High settings at 1440p as the optimal configuration. This yields 105.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a 10.5 FPS buffer over Medium (119.2) and a 10.5 FPS improvement over Ultra (95.3). The visual quality of High is likely indistinguishable from Ultra in this game, given the modest FPS penalty.

At 1080p, High settings (142.6 FPS) are the recommended choice over Ultra (120.7 FPS). The 21.9 FPS difference is substantial, and High still delivers a fluid experience. Low settings (188.5 FPS) offer no tangible benefit unless the user has a very high refresh rate monitor (200 Hz+), which is uncommon.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings (78.3 FPS) are the recommended balance. High (69.5 FPS) is acceptable but sits closer to the 60 FPS line, while Ultra (64.1 FPS) is too close for comfort. Low (97.2 FPS) sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a game that is primarily about atmosphere and exploration.

The data shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent scaling across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium (156.3 FPS), 1440p Medium (119.2 FPS), and 4K Medium (78.3 FPS), the frame rates are always at least 30% above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Medium the safest choice for users who want to switch between resolutions without adjusting settings frequently.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 ranks 1250 out of 1626 tested combinations in Dave The Diver. This places the combo in the 23rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning approximately 77% of configurations perform better. This ranking is lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, indicating that the game's performance profile favors other GPU architectures.

The CPU's rank of 82 among all CPUs is strong, and the GPU's rank of 66 among all GPUs is respectable. However, the combo's in-game rank of 1250 out of 1626 suggests that the Arc B580's performance in this specific title does not fully translate from synthetic benchmarks. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 is competitive with the RTX 4060 (23181, delta -0.7%), yet the in-game ranking implies other combos achieve higher frame rates in Dave The Diver.

The measured FPS data shows this combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at every resolution and settings combination tested. Even the worst case, 4K Ultra at 64.1 FPS, is above 60. This indicates that while the combo's rank is lower-middle tier, it still delivers a playable experience across the board. The 376 combos that rank below this pairing presumably struggle to maintain playable frame rates in this game.

The deltaPct values against the CPU's nearest rivals show it is essentially tied with the i7-13620H (0.1% faster), Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% slower), and EPYC 9474F (0.5% faster). This means swapping the CPU for any of these would not meaningfully change the in-game rank. The GPU's nearest rivals similarly show near-identical performance, so the combo's rank is largely determined by the inherent performance ceiling of the Arc B580 in this title rather than a specific pairing deficiency.