Dave The Diver

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 1248 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. That places this configuration in the lower-middle segment of the database, which is somewhat surprising given the individual component profiles. The CPU itself sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing, a theme that recurs throughout the measured frame data.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals clarifies its standing. The Core i7-12700KF posts an average benchmark score of 35355, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14400 at 35336 (a delta of 0.1%), the Intel Core i7-13800H at 35416 (delta of -0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35289 (delta of 0.2%). These are all within a fraction of a percent of each other, meaning the 12700KF is not a performance outlier in either direction. Its 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample compute headroom for a title like Dave The Diver, which is not typically associated with extreme CPU demands, yet the combo's overall rank of 1248 indicates that many other systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

The rank becomes more interpretable when cross-referenced with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, this combo produces 125.6 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 63 FPS. These numbers are respectable for a mid-range configuration, but they do not challenge the upper echelons of the database. The data suggests that the Arc B580's 66th percentile standing among GPUs, combined with the 12700KF's 89th percentile CPU standing, yields a system that is competent but not exceptional for this particular adventure title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective. These specifications position the card solidly within the mid-range tier, and the benchmark data supports this: its average GPU score is 23021, placing it at the 66th percentile.

The nearest rivals for the Arc B580 show a tight cluster. The AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999, a delta of 0.1% from the Arc B580. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 22950, a delta of 0.3%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181, putting it 0.7% ahead of the Arc B580, while the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, trailing by 1.3%. These deltas are all under 1.5%, indicating that the Arc B580 performs within a narrow band of its direct competitors. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is notable for a card in this class, and it appears sufficient for Dave The Diver's needs, as the measured FPS does not show any catastrophic drops that would indicate memory capacity issues.

The GPU's clock behavior is straightforward: both base and boost clocks are listed at 2670 MHz, which is an unusual trait suggesting a fixed clock profile. The card's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs contribute to its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In practice, these specs translate to the measured frame rates, which show the GPU handling 4K High at 69.8 FPS and 1080p High at 143.1 FPS. The data indicates that the Arc B580 is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, but at 4K Ultra the frame rate dips to 63 FPS, suggesting the GPU is approaching its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188.3 FPS, which drops to 144 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 95.7 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 49.2% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At High settings, the progression is 143.1 FPS at 1080p, 104.8 FPS at 1440p, and 69.8 FPS at 4K, a 51.2% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the CPU's contribution remains constant while resolution increases.

The Ultra preset shows a similar trend: 125.6 FPS at 1080p, 91.7 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 49.8%, nearly identical to the Low preset's 49.2%. This uniformity suggests that Dave The Diver's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to prevent any memory-related stutters even at 4K. The fact that the 4K Ultra frame rate of 63 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold indicates the GPU maintains playable performance at the highest resolution, though with little headroom.

The limiting component becomes evident when comparing the scaling behavior. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would show less variation across resolutions, as the GPU would be waiting on the processor. Instead, the consistent 50% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings points to the GPU as the binding constraint. The 12700KF's 5.00 GHz boost clock and 20 threads provide enough headroom that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the CPU does not appear to cap the frame rate below 188.3 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows offer a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience in Dave The Diver. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 158.6 FPS, which is 10.8% higher than High's 143.1 FPS and 26.3% higher than Ultra's 125.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is only 15.8% (from 188.3 to 158.6 FPS), but the visual quality improvement from Low to Medium is typically substantial. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, Medium provides the best balance, as it stays well above 144 FPS while offering better visuals than Low.

At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 119.9 FPS, while High delivers 104.8 FPS and Ultra drops to 91.7 FPS. The Medium preset remains above 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay on 1440p displays. Low at 1440p hits 144 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is likely too steep for most users given that Medium only costs a 16.7% frame rate reduction (from 144 to 119.9 FPS) for significantly improved fidelity. Ultra at 1440p is still playable at 91.7 FPS, but the 23.5% drop from Medium to Ultra may not justify the visual gains.

At 4K, the situation tightens. Medium produces 82.1 FPS, High produces 69.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 63 FPS. Low at 4K hits 95.7 FPS. For 4K users, Medium is the clear recommendation, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual quality. High at 4K is also viable at 69.8 FPS, but the margin above 60 FPS is slimmer. Ultra at 4K, at 63 FPS, is only barely above the playability threshold and likely not worth the visual cost over High. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot across all three resolutions, offering frame rates that are 20-30% higher than Ultra while preserving most of the graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Dave The Diver?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF with Intel Arc B580 ranks 1248 out of 1626 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 143.1 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor. The Arc B580 holds the 66th percentile among GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 89th percentile. The consistent ~50% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across settings confirms the GPU as the binding constraint.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 4060 scores 23181, making the RTX 4060 0.7% faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 delivers 119.9 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as High drops to 104.8 FPS and Ultra to 91.7 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo produces 82.1 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its PCIe Gen 4 interface provides 20 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 12700KF demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance: it scores 28979 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 13596 in Geekbench multicore. Its single-thread scores are also solid, with 4091 in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 2526 in Geekbench singlecore. These results place it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355. The nearest rivals, as noted earlier, are all within 0.3% of this score, confirming that the 12700KF's compute capabilities are well-matched to its peers.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo reaches 188.3 FPS. If the CPU were a bottleneck, this number would be lower, as the processor would struggle to feed the GPU. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 20 threads provide ample single-thread and multi-thread performance for an adventure title that likely does not heavily utilize more than a few cores. The CPU's 3DMark scores support this: it achieves 9282 in the 16-thread test and 1043 in the single-thread test, indicating strong performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads.

The data suggests that the 12700KF is more than capable of supporting the Arc B580 in this game. The combo's rank of 1248 is not a reflection of CPU inadequacy but rather of the GPU's mid-range positioning. For users considering this pairing, the CPU provides a solid foundation that will not hold back the GPU in Dave The Diver, and its 89th percentile standing ensures it will remain relevant for future titles that may be more CPU-intensive.