Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + Intel Arc B570

This combination of an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2977 out of 3710 tested combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU lands in the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, indicating a system where the graphics component is the more limiting factor for this title. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings show a setup that handles 1080p comfortably but requires adjustments at higher resolutions to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2977 out of 3710 tested combinations places this pairing in the 20th percentile of all systems tested for Dave The Diver. This ranking reflects a system that is capable but not exceptional for this specific game, which is notable given that the CPU outperforms 93% of all processors in general benchmarks. The delta between CPU and combo rankings suggests that the Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU standing drags the overall experience down relative to what the processor alone could deliver.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores an average benchmark of 64640, sitting within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7343 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. The AMD EPYC 4464P edges it out by 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 9124 leads by 0.7%. These are all server-class processors, which underscores that the Ultra 7 265 is punching above its desktop weight class in raw compute, yet Dave The Diver's performance ceiling here is set by the GPU pairing.

For the Arc B570, the GPU benchmark average of 20556 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750, with the Arc B570 trailing the RTX 3070 Mobile by 0.1% and leading the A750 by the same margin. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% ahead, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M trails by 0.4%. This GPU tier consistently lands near the 65th percentile, meaning the measured FPS in Dave The Diver aligns with what this performance class typically delivers.

The practical takeaway from the combo rank is that this system will not top any leaderboards for Dave The Diver, but it also avoids being a poor performer. The data indicates a balanced pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, though the GPU's mid-pack standing means users should temper expectations for maxed-out settings at high resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU clock sits at a flat 2500 MHz for both base and boost. This memory configuration is adequate for Dave The Diver's art style and scene complexity, which relies more on consistent fill rates than massive texture loads.

The GPU's 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units produce a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. In practical terms, these specifications support the measured FPS patterns: the game scales predictably with settings changes, and the GPU maintains playable frame rates even at 4K with Medium settings. The 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) indicate a card that handles the 2D-driven gameplay of Dave The Diver without excessive strain.

The Arc B570's 18 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but Dave The Diver does not appear to leverage ray tracing heavily based on the measured results. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest a card that runs efficiently within a 450 W recommended PSU envelopeikuha. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this game's data transfer needs, as evidenced by the consistent frame times across the tested configurations.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows strong DirectX 11 performance with a Passmark score of 118, while DirectX 12 scores 72 and DirectX 10 scores 65. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 and OpenCL score of 83514 indicate solid compute capabilities, but these generic metrics do not directly predict Dave The Diver performance. What matters more is the observed scaling: the GPU handles the game's 2D sprite rendering and light 3D elements well, with the measured FPS showing only modest drops as settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system averages 124 FPS, which drops to 94 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 33% reduction from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 49% drop from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that resolution scaling is the dominant performance factor.

At Low settings, the system achieves 167 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 25% from 1080p to 1440p and 33% from 1440p to 4K, mirroring the High preset scaling almost exactly. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the limiting component across all settings, as the performance penalty from resolution scaling remains proportional regardless of graphical load.

Medium settings show 139 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K, with min FPS values of 118, 89, and 60 respectively. The max FPS values of 160, 121, and 81 demonstrate that frame pacing remains stable even as resolution increases. Ultra settings follow the same trend: 110 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that Dave The Diver is GPU-bound in this configuration. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would not drop as dramatically with resolution increases, since the processor workload stays relatively constant across resolutions. The near-linear relationship between pixel count and FPS — with 4K having roughly one-quarter the pixels of 1080p — confirms that the Arc B570's fill rate and bandwidth are the constraining resources.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the optimal balance for this combination. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 139 FPS average with a minimum of 118 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump from Medium to High costs 15 FPS at 1080p (124 FPS), and the jump to Ultra costs another 14 FPS (110 FPS), while the visual improvements in a game like Dave The Diver are incremental given its art style.

At 1440p, Medium settings produce 105 FPS average with 89 FPS minimums, which remains comfortably playable on high-refresh monitors. High settings at 1440p drop to 94 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 89 at 1440p is notably higher than the High preset's average of 94, indicating that Medium provides more consistent frame delivery.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings are the highest viable option, producing 70 FPS average with 60 FPS minimums. This just barely maintains 60 FPS in demanding scenes, making it the recommended preset for 4K displays. High settings at 4K average 63 FPS but lack reported minimum FPS values, suggesting potential dips below 60 FPS that could cause noticeable stuttering. Ultra at 4K averages 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for this resolution.

The data indicates that Low settings provide surplus performance — 167 FPS at 1080p and 125 FPS at 1440p — but the visual compromise is unnecessary given the headroom. Medium settings offer the best combination of visual quality and performance margin, ensuring that frame rates stay above 60 FPS even in the most demanding scenes across all tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 167 FPS average, Medium settings yield 139 FPS with 118 minimum and 160 maximum, High settings reach 124 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 110 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, with each settings tier costing approximately 14-15 FPS compared to the previous tier. This resolution provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, with even Ultra settings exceeding 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 125 FPS, Medium settings produce 105 FPS with 89 minimum and 121 maximum, High settings reach 94 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 83 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 42 FPS, a smaller absolute spread than at 1080p due to the increased pixel count limiting the GPU's ability to differentiate between settings. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 89 remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes more constrained. Low settings average 84 FPS, Medium settings produce 70 FPS with 60 minimum and 81 maximum, High settings reach 63 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of exactly 60 indicates that this is the borderline setting for 4K — it maintains playability but leaves no margin for unexpected scene complexity. High settings at 4K average 63 FPS but lack reported minimums, suggesting the average is close to the edge of acceptable performance. Ultra at 4K falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier reduces FPS by roughly 15-20% regardless of resolution. The min FPS values at Medium settings are particularly informative — they show the system maintains 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that Medium settings provide the most reliable frame delivery across the resolution spectrum.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Dave The Diver at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only with Medium settings. The measured data shows 70 FPS average and 60 FPS minimum at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. High settings drop to 63 FPS average with no reported minimum, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS average, both of which risk dropping below 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 or the Intel Arc B570 the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance, as the frame rate drops proportionally with pixel count.

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

A: Medium settings provide the best experience at 2560x1440, delivering 105 FPS average with 89 FPS minimums. This offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. High settings at 94 FPS are also viable, but Medium's higher minimum FPS makes it more consistent.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's 20582. In practical terms, the two cards perform nearly identically in Dave The Diver, with the measured FPS results reflecting this close performance parity.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The system averages 110 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay even on high-refresh-rate monitors. The step down to High settings saves 14 FPS, yielding 124 FPS, which is a minor gain for the visual trade-off.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame pacing at Medium settings?

A: Yes, the measured min and max FPS values show stable frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the range is 118-160 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 89-121 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it spans 60-81 FPS. The minimum FPS values at each resolution remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating reliable performance.