Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver: AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B370 — Hardware Benchmark Analysis

This combo ranks 2642nd out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems evaluated for this title. The pairing of AMD's 6-core 4000-series desktop processor with Intel's integrated Arc Graphics-M solution produces playable frame rates at 1080p, but the integrated GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2642 out of 2867 tested systems, this configuration sits firmly in the lower tier of the database for Dave The Diver. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game at reduced settings, but it is far from competitive with mainstream desktop configurations. The data indicates that most tested combos — roughly 92% of the 2867 — deliver better performance in this title.

The bottleneck is immediately apparent from the component-level percentiles. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, holds a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of processors in the database. However, the Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU sits at just the 5th percentile against all GPUs, meaning 95% of graphics solutions tested perform better. This massive disparity between CPU and GPU capability defines the entire performance profile of this combo.

In practical terms, the CPU is strong enough to feed a much faster discrete graphics card, but the integrated GPU limits the system to entry-level performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 for the Arc B370 confirms this positioning, placing it near the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster) and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster) in raw graphics compute. The system's overall rank in Dave The Diver reflects this GPU ceiling rather than any CPU deficiency.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename). It operates at a 3.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor launched with a $154 MSRP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For Dave The Diver, an adventure title that does not demand extreme multi-threading, the 12 threads provide ample headroom. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate balanced performance that can handle both game logic and background tasks without issue. The 3DMark thread scaling shows the chip's capabilities: 4863 with 16 threads, 4138 with 8 threads, 2732 with 4 threads, and just 726 in single-threaded tests. This scaling pattern demonstrates that the CPU maintains efficiency across varied workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg score 17482, 0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.6% faster), and Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6% slower). These small deltas — all within 1% — indicate that the 4600G sits in a tightly competitive cluster for its performance class. The 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs reinforces that this processor is not the limiting factor in Dave The Diver.

The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics on the CPU die is present but plays no direct role in this combo's measured results, since the Intel Arc B370 handles rendering. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes provides adequate connectivity for the system, though the integrated GPU's bandwidth is system-dependent rather than dedicated.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (Panther Lake chip) built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a 300 MHz base clock and boosts to 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units. The GPU includes 10 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The compute capabilities are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, a 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate. The GPU's memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM, and bandwidth is listed as system-dependent. This shared memory arrangement means the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which can impact performance in memory-intensive scenes.

The 25W TDP and IGP slot width classify this as a low-power integrated solution, not a discrete graphics card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower). These comparisons show the Arc B370 performing at a level comparable to graphics solutions from over a decade ago.

In Dave The Diver, this GPU is the clear limiting factor. The 5th percentile ranking means the vast majority of graphics solutions in the database will outperform it. The game's relatively simple 2D/3D hybrid visuals do not require high-end hardware, but the Arc B370's low compute throughput and shared memory architecture constrain frame rates across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 98 FPS, while Medium averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94. High settings drop to 73 FPS average, and Ultra settings yield 65 FPS. These numbers show that 1080p is the sweet spot for this system, with even Ultra settings maintaining a playable frame rate above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 74 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 and maximum of 71, and High settings produce 55 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider ideal. The 1440p results demonstrate that the integrated GPU begins to struggle at higher resolutions, though the game remains playable at Medium settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 49 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 47, and High settings drop to 37 FPS. Ultra settings produce just 33 FPS average. None of the 4K configurations reach 60 FPS, and even Low settings barely maintain a playable frame rate. The 4K results indicate that this combo is not suitable for high-resolution gaming in Dave The Diver.

The FPS progression across settings within each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 33 FPS (98 vs 65). At 1440p, that gap narrows to 25 FPS (74 vs 49). At 4K, the gap further narrows to 16 FPS (49 vs 33). This narrowing gap suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes so saturated that changing settings has less impact on performance.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear GPU-bound system. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, average FPS drops from 73 to 55, a decrease of 18 FPS or approximately 25%. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, performance falls from 55 to 37 FPS, another 18 FPS drop. The total decrease from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 36 FPS, representing a 49% reduction in frame rate.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with larger absolute numbers. The 1080p Low average of 98 FPS drops to 74 FPS at 1440p (24 FPS decrease) and then to 49 FPS at 4K (25 FPS decrease). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 49 FPS, a 50% reduction. This consistent halving of performance from 1080p to 4K across settings is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 94. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 62 FPS with a range of 52 to 71. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 41 FPS with a range of 35 to 47. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (35 FPS) approach the threshold where gameplay becomes noticeably less smooth.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. Given the Ryzen 5 4600G's 71st percentile ranking and its strong multi-threaded performance (13593 in Cinebench R23 multicore), the processor has ample headroom to drive the integrated GPU at all resolutions. The FPS scaling with resolution closely tracks the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities, confirming that the Arc B370 is the limiting component.

The system-dependent memory bandwidth for the Arc B370 likely contributes to the steep performance drop at 4K, where the GPU requires more memory bandwidth for higher-resolution framebuffers. At 1080p, the shared memory arrangement is sufficient, but at 4K, the bandwidth constraint becomes more pronounced, further limiting performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 60 FPS?

A: At 1080p, yes. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 82 FPS, High averages 73 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (74 FPS) and Medium settings (62 FPS) exceed 60 FPS on average. At 4K, no settings configuration reaches 60 FPS, with Low averaging 49 FPS and Ultra averaging 33 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings configuration for this system?

A: For smooth gameplay, 1080p Medium settings provide a good balance with 82 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum, and 94 FPS maximum. At 1440p, Medium settings average 62 FPS with a 52 FPS minimum. At 4K, Low settings are the only option that maintains an average above 45 FPS, delivering 49 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster). All rivals are within 1.4% of the Arc B370's performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The FPS drops by roughly 50% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance rather than CPU limitation.

Q: What 4K performance can users expect?

A: At 4K, the system delivers 49 FPS on Low settings, 41 FPS on Medium, 37 FPS on High, and 33 FPS on Ultra. The Medium settings configuration shows a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS. None of the 4K settings reach 60 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is not viable for smooth play.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% faster), the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% slower), and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% faster). All comparisons are within 0.8% of the 4600G's performance.