Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a 2D adventure title with a surprisingly demanding side, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B580 paint a clear picture of a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows a consistent and substantial performance headroom across all tested presets, making this combination a robust choice for players who prioritize smooth, high-detail gameplay without needing to compromise on visual fidelity. The performance scaling across resolutions and settings is logical, revealing a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU provides ample support without becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers a straightforward recommendation: the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for this hardware combination, provided you are gaming at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 124 FPS, which is not only playable but exceeds the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving down to the High preset at 1080p only increases the average to 141 FPS, a marginal gain of 17 FPS that is unlikely to be perceptible to most users. The jump from Ultra to Medium at 1080p yields a larger leap to 158 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant for a game with detailed 2D sprite work and environmental effects. Therefore, the data suggests that the Ultra preset at 1080p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it already maintains an average well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the story remains similar. The Ultra preset still achieves a highly respectable average of 94 FPS. This is a 30 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result, but it remains comfortably in the field of smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1440p reaches 106 FPS, which is a more modest improvement over Ultra than what was seen at 1080p. Given that the Ultra preset at 1440p is already well above 60 FPS, it remains the recommended setting for players with 1440p displays. The Medium preset’s 119 FPS average is certainly faster, but again, the visual compromise is likely not worth the extra 25 FPS when the Ultra preset is already performing so well.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. Here, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 63 FPS, which is just at the edge of the 60 FPS target. While technically playable, it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 4K, averaging 71 FPS, is a safer bet for maintaining a consistent frame rate. The data indicates that the Arc B580 begins to show its limits at this resolution, and the jump from High to Ultra (an 8 FPS difference) is not substantial enough to justify the increased strain on the GPU. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance stability. The Medium preset at 4K (80 FPS) is an option for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the High preset’s 71 FPS average is already strong.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is clearly the workhorse in this pairing for Dave The Diver. Its specifications, including 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, provide ample resources for this title. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game’s detailed environments, and the benchmark results show they handle the load effectively. The boost clock of 2670 MHz remains constant, suggesting the card is hitting its maximum frequency under load without thermal throttling issues. The data implies that the card is well-utilized, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The 12 GB VRAM buffer is particularly relevant. Even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to run out of memory, as the average FPS remains stable at 63. This is a strong indicator that the memory capacity is sufficient for this game’s textures and assets, even at the highest settings. The memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s also appears adequate, as there are no extreme performance cliffs between the Medium and Ultra presets at any resolution, which can sometimes occur when memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. The card’s performance relative to its nearest rivals—including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 3080—shows it is competitive, with deltaPct values of 0.6% and -0.7% respectively. This places the Arc B580 in a strong position for a game like Dave The Diver, which does not rely on ray tracing or other advanced features that might tax the GPU differently.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound performance curve. At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 2560x1440, a 24.2% decrease. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 63 FPS, which is a 49.2% decrease from the 1080p result and a 33% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor: as the pixel count increases, the render load on the Arc B580 grows proportionally, and the frame rate decreases accordingly.

This behavior is mirrored across other presets. The High preset sees averages of 141 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K. The Low preset, which places the least strain on the GPU, shows the smallest relative drops: 189 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The fact that even the Low preset at 4K cannot maintain a 100+ FPS average strongly suggests that the GPU is the sole limiting factor. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see the frame rates plateau at higher resolutions, where the GPU is less stressed, but that is not the case here. The data unequivocally indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is not holding back the Arc B580 in this game, and any performance gains must come from GPU settings or a more powerful graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Dave The Diver, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 holds the rank of 2132 out of 2867 tested combos. This places it in the 74th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems tested. This is a solid result, though it does not place the combo in the top tier. The ranking suggests that while this system is very capable for this game, there are many other CPUs and GPUs that can deliver higher average frame rates, likely at the high-end enthusiast level.

The rank is a function of the absolute FPS achieved. Given that the combo averages 124 FPS at 1080p Ultra, it is clear that many other combos achieve higher numbers, pushing this pairing down the list. However, when considering the context of the GPU’s overall percentile rank (68th among all GPUs) and the CPU’s percentile rank (90th among all CPUs), the combo’s performance is better than what the GPU alone might suggest. This indicates that the CPU is doing its part to maximize the GPU’s output. The 2132nd rank is not a negative indictment; it is a realistic reflection of the hardware’s position in the market. For a mid-range GPU like the Arc B580, achieving a rank above the median is a positive sign of efficiency and optimization for this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, provides a robust foundation for gaming. Its architecture, Arrow Lake, built on a 3 nm process, delivers high single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and frame pacing. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz is exceptionally high, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 points reflects its strength in tasks that rely on single-threaded performance. In Dave The Diver, which is not a heavily multi-threaded title, this strong single-core performance is likely the key reason why the CPU is not a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU can easily feed the GPU with draw calls and game state updates, even at high frame rates.

The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide a large and fast data pool for the game’s assets. The 65W TDP is modest, suggesting the chip runs cool and efficiently, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600K, the Ultra 5 245 has a negligible average benchmark score difference of 0.8%, indicating they are essentially peers in general processing tasks. This parity is reflected in the game’s performance, where the CPU role is largely a supporting one. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU-induced stutters or frame drops, as the minimum FPS values recorded (e.g., 134 at 1080p Medium) are still very high and close to the averages, indicating consistent frame delivery. The CPU is doing its job efficiently, allowing the Arc B580 to work to its full potential.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B580 in Dave The Diver?

A: No. The benchmark data shows a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, average FPS drops consistently across all settings (e.g., from 124 to 63 at Ultra), which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is recommended. It achieves an average of 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset only offers a 12 FPS increase to 106 FPS, which is not a significant enough gain to justify lowering visual quality.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 71, which is playable. The Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS, which is still above 60 but leaves less headroom. For a more stable 4K experience, High settings are preferable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its closest rivals in terms of raw GPU performance?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23021, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. This puts it in a competitive position among these older high-end cards.

Q: Does the game’s frame rate at 1080p High settings support a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Yes, the combination achieves an average of 141 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, ensuring a fully smooth experience.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 119 FPS. At 3840x2160, it averages 80 FPS. This represents a 32.8% decrease in frame rate, which is consistent with the increased pixel count that the GPU must render.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this hardware combination across all tested resolutions and settings presets.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 63 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | High | 71 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 80 | 68 | 92 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 95 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 94 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 106 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 119 | 101 | 137 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 142 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 124 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 141 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 158 | 134 | 182 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 189 | - | - |

The minimum and maximum FPS values were only recorded for the Medium preset, and they show a healthy frame delivery with no severe dips. For instance, at 1080p Medium, the minimum of 134 FPS is still exceptionally high, confirming that the system maintains stable performance without pronounced stutters. The data shows that this combo is most at home at 1080p and 1440p, where it can push high frame rates at the highest visual settings, and remains a viable option for 4K gaming with a slight adjustment in settings.