Dave The Diver

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a highly playable experience in Dave The Diver, with benchmark results showing that this combination scales predictably across resolutions. The data indicates a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial core count ensures that 1080p performance remains exceptionally high. This combination ranks 1281st out of 1626 tested combos in this game, a mid-pack placement that reflects its balanced but not top-tier standing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and tells a clear story about where the system’s limits lie. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 143 FPS at 1920x1080 to 104 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 68.7 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 27% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 34% drop when stepping up to 4K. This steep decline is a classic sign that the Intel Arc B580’s rendering capacity is being saturated as pixel count increases, rather than the CPU holding things back.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 184.7 FPS at 1080p down to 141.4 FPS at 1440p and 92.4 FPS at 4K. Even at Ultra, where the absolute numbers are lower, the scaling remains consistent: 120.3 FPS at 1080p, 96.1 FPS at 1440p, and 62.2 FPS at 4K. The fact that the proportional drops are similar across settings suggests that resolution is the dominant factor, not the specific quality preset. This is typical for a game that is not particularly demanding on the CPU, meaning the i7-13700K has ample headroom while the GPU does the heavy lifting.

Interestingly, the gap between 1440p and 4K is consistently larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p. For High settings, the difference is 35.3 FPS versus 39 FPS respectively, but in percentage terms, the 4K drop is steeper. This indicates that the Arc B580’s memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and 192-bit bus are being pushed harder at 4K, where the 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is working closer to its limits. The data shows a system that is perfectly smooth at 1080p and 1440p for competitive play, but at 4K, you are looking at solidly playable frame rates rather than high-refresh territory.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and TSMC’s 5 nm process, is the clear limiting factor as resolution climbs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Dave The Diver at all tested resolutions, but the raw compute power dictates the frame rates. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The shading units number 2560, alongside 160 TMUs and 80 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS explains why the card performs admirably at 1080p but falls behind at 4K. At 1080p High, the 143 FPS average shows the GPU is not the bottleneck, but at 4K Ultra, the 62.2 FPS result indicates the card is working near its maximum capacity. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 23021 place it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with these in-game results. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181 (a 0.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 760M at 22999 (a 0.1% delta), showing that the Arc B580 is competitive with mainstream options.

The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are practical for most builds, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface does not appear to hinder performance in this title. The fact that the GPU’s boost clock equals its base clock at 2670 MHz suggests consistent operation under load, which is reflected in the stable frame rates across the benchmark runs. The 12 GB VRAM is a notable advantage, ensuring that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game does not exceed memory capacity, though the compute limits are still reached.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, and its role in Dave The Diver is to provide enough headroom that it never becomes the limiting factor. With a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at any resolution. The benchmark results confirm this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 184.7 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s practical limit, and even at 4K Ultra, the CPU still has plenty of capacity left.

The processor’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per core L2 cache help with game logic and draw calls, but Dave The Diver is not a title that stresses many threads. The i7-13700K’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 show it is a top-tier performer, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF with a 0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 at a 0.5% delta, meaning performance is essentially identical to those chips in general benchmarks.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136, ensures that frame rates are not artificially capped. The fact that the system reaches 120.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is a demanding preset, shows the CPU is not a bottleneck even when the GPU is under lighter load. However, the data indicates that the CPU’s contribution is largely passive; it provides the foundation, but the GPU determines the final frame rate at higher resolutions. The processor’s 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory are practical considerations, but they do not directly influence the measured FPS in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results provide a complete picture of what to expect from this combination across twelve different scenarios. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: 184.7 FPS on Low, 154.1 FPS on Medium, 143 FPS on High, and 120.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, with even the Ultra preset staying above 120 FPS. The differences between settings are modest, with a 64.4 FPS gap between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU starting to work harder. Low settings produce 141.4 FPS, Medium drops to 116.5 FPS, High to 104 FPS, and Ultra to 96.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 45.3 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. All of these numbers are still above 90 FPS, making 1440p a practical choice for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limits become apparent. Low settings yield 92.4 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 77.4 FPS, High to 68.7 FPS, and Ultra to 62.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 30.2 FPS, and the progression is more linear. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but users will need to adjust settings to maintain higher frame rates. The 68.7 FPS at High is still within a comfortable range for a single-player adventure game, but those seeking 100+ FPS will need to stick to 1440p or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1281st out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 21st percentile of all systems tested. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while this pairing is far from the bottom, it is not among the top performers for this specific game. The rank reflects the fact that the Arc B580, while competent, is not a high-end GPU, and Dave The Diver appears to favor systems with stronger graphics cards.

In the context of the GPU’s own rankings, the Arc B580 sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, which is a reasonable position. The combo’s lower rank of 1281 out of 1626 suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing is not optimally balanced for this title, or that other combinations with similar GPUs perform better due to different CPU choices. However, the measured FPS data shows that the system is perfectly playable, so the rank should not be interpreted as a negative verdict. It simply indicates that there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs.

The nearest rivals for the GPU include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has a 0.7% higher average score, and the AMD Radeon 760M at a 0.1% difference. These small deltas in synthetic benchmarks do not translate into noticeable differences in Dave The Diver, where the measured results are what matter. The combo’s rank is a useful reference point, but the actual FPS numbers provide a more practical guide for prospective buyers.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at 4K Low settings, the system achieves 92.4 FPS, and at 4K High it drops to 68.7 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 62.2 FPS, so all presets are playable, though lower settings are smoother.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 2560x1440, all settings stay above 96 FPS, with Low reaching 141.4 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for a balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How much slower is 4K compared to 1080p?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 143 FPS at 1080p to 68.7 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 74.3 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 184.7 FPS to 92.4 FPS, a difference of 92.3 FPS.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700K bottleneck the Arc B580 in this game?

A: No, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 184.7 FPS, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures it can keep up at all resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1281st out of 1626 total combinations, which places it in the lower half of the field. This is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range performance rather than any CPU deficiency.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: Yes, the 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is not a limiting factor. The 4K Ultra preset achieves 62.2 FPS, indicating that compute performance, not memory capacity, is the constraint.