Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B390

This combination of AMD's 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 4600G processor and Intel's integrated Arc B390 graphics card lands near the bottom of the database for Dave The Diver, ranking 2538th out of 2867 tested combos. The GPU sits at just the 9th percentile among all graphics chips, which makes it the clear limiting factor in this pairing, while the CPU's 71st percentile standing shows it has headroom that the integrated graphics cannot exploit in this adventure title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2538 out of 2867 tested configurations places it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems tested with Dave The Diver. This is a low-end result, driven almost entirely by the Intel Arc B390's position in the graphics hierarchy. The GPU's own benchmark average of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 puts it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals being legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). The Arc B390 edges all of these, but the margins are razor-thin, and the company it keeps is telling.

By contrast, the Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0.1% slower), Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6% slower), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.6% faster), and Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, 0.8% faster). The 4600G is squarely in the mid-range of desktop processors, which means the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

The practical implication is straightforward: this combo ranks poorly because the integrated GPU holds back an otherwise capable processor. In a game like Dave The Diver — a 2D adventure with underwater exploration and management sim elements — the demands are modest, yet this system still lands in the bottom tier. The data shows that the Arc B390's performance class, roughly equivalent to decade-old discrete GPUs, determines the outcome regardless of the CPU's relative strength.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are minuscule margins against very old hardware.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a strong processor relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the 4600G sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17507. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE by 0.1% and the Intel Core 7 150U by 0.6%, while trailing the Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Core i3-14100T by 0.8%.

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 108 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average drops to 36 FPS. The full range spans from 36 FPS to 108 FPS depending on resolution and quality preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: It depends on the settings. At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 82 FPS average, High delivers 61 FPS, Medium delivers 68 FPS, but Ultra drops below 60 FPS at 54 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The 4600G shows strong scaling: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 13593 versus 1919 singlecore, and Geekbench multicore hits 6637 versus 1460 singlecore. PassMark multithread scores 15992 versus 2653 single-thread.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Ryzen 5 4600G?

A: It has 6 cores and 12 threads, base clock of 3.70 GHz, boost clock of 4.20 GHz, 8 MB shared L3 cache, 65 W TDP, and uses AMD Socket AM4 with Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average frame rates drop consistently, but the magnitude of the drop varies by settings preset. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 81 at 1080p, to 61 at 1440p, to 41 at 4K. That is a 24.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 32.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the progression is 108 FPS at 1080p, 82 at 1440p, and 55 at 4K — drops of 24.1% and 32.9% respectively.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 91 FPS at 1080p, 68 at 1440p, and 46 at 4K, representing 25.3% and 32.4% drops. Ultra settings follow with 72 FPS at 1080p, 54 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K — 25.0% and 33.3% drops. The consistency across presets is notable: every resolution step costs roughly a quarter to a third of the frame rate, regardless of quality level.

This scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the resolution scaling would flatten out at higher resolutions, with frame rates staying similar as the GPU becomes the constraint. Instead, frame rates drop steadily and proportionally as pixel count increases, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The Arc B390's system-shared memory and 3 nm Panther Lake architecture with 1536 shading units simply cannot feed frames fast enough as resolution climbs.

The 1080p to 1440p transition is particularly punishing for this combo. The average FPS across all presets at 1080p is 88, while at 1440p it drops to 66.25, and at 4K it falls to 44.5. The gap between 1440p and 4K is slightly larger in absolute terms, but the relative drop is consistent. What this means for gameplay is that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can achieve comfortable frame rates across all presets, with even Ultra averaging 72 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 108 FPS, Medium settings hit 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 104, High settings reach 81 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable regardless of quality preferences. The gap between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS, or exactly 33.3%, which shows that quality settings have a meaningful but not overwhelming impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 82 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS with a range of 58 to 78, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 28 FPS, or 34.1%. Notably, Ultra is the only preset that fails to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p, with High just barely clearing the threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS indicates that even with some headroom in the average, frame dips can occur below 60.

At 3840x2160, the integrated GPU struggles across the board. Low settings average 55 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 53, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches 60 FPS, and even Low settings fall short. The Medium preset's minimum of 39 FPS suggests that gameplay can feel stuttery during demanding scenes. The Low-to-Ultra range spans 19 FPS, or 34.5%, which is consistent with the resolution scaling observed at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it ranges from 77 to 104 FPS; at 1440p, from 58 to 78 FPS; at 4K, from 39 to 53 FPS. This data shows that the combo's frame delivery is reasonably stable, with the gap between minimum and maximum FPS staying in the 14-27 FPS range. The 4K Medium minimum of 39 FPS is the lowest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset, indicating that 4K gaming is marginal at best.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, 1080p is the recommended resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates, with Low at 108 FPS and Ultra at 72 FPS. The sweet spot is Medium at 91 FPS, which offers a 19.8% improvement over High and 26.4% over Ultra, while still providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS means even the worst-case frame delivery stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the safest choice for consistent performance.

If visual fidelity is a priority, Ultra at 1080p remains viable at 72 FPS average. This is 20.9% lower than Medium but still comfortably playable. High at 81 FPS sits between the two, offering a middle ground. For players who prefer maximum smoothness, Low at 108 FPS provides the highest headroom, though the visual trade-off may not be worth the 17 FPS gain over Medium.

At 1440p, the recommendations tighten. Ultra at 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. High at 61 FPS just barely clears 60, but the margin is thin. Medium at 68 FPS is the best choice, offering 11.5% more performance than High and a 25.9% advantage over Ultra. Low at 82 FPS is the only preset that provides substantial headroom at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS means occasional dips below 60 are possible, but the average remains solid.

At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low at 55 FPS is the closest, followed by Medium at 46 FPS, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS. For playable 4K, Low is the only realistic option, and even then, the frame rate is below the ideal threshold. Players who prioritize 4K resolution over smoothness may find Low acceptable, but the data suggests that dropping to 1440p Medium or 1080p Ultra provides a better balance of visual quality and performance.

The overall recommendation is 1080p Medium for the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability. This preset delivers 91 FPS average with a minimum of 77 FPS, providing a 51.7% performance margin over the 4K Medium average, while maintaining quality settings that are appropriate for the game's art style.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 13593, singlecore scores 1919; Geekbench multicore hits 6637, singlecore 1460; PassMark multithread scores 15992, single-thread 2653. The 3DMark results further illustrate multi-threaded capability, with max threads scoring 4889 versus 726 single-thread.

These numbers place the 4600G at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals include the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0.1% slower), Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6% slower), Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.6% faster), and Core i3-14100T (17648, 0.8% faster). The tight clustering — all within 0.8% of each other — shows that the 4600G is competitively positioned in its segment.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The game is an adventure title with 2D underwater exploration, and its demands on the processor are modest. The measured FPS data shows consistent resolution scaling that is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, meaning the 4600G has ample headroom. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.20 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient for this game's workload, and the bottleneck clearly lies with the Arc B390's integrated graphics.

However, the CPU's capabilities are not entirely irrelevant. The 4600G's strong multi-threaded performance — evidenced by Cinebench R23 multicore at 13593 and PassMark multithread at 15992 — ensures that the system can handle background tasks and game logic without introducing frame drops. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process also mean it runs efficiently, which is important for an integrated graphics setup where thermal headroom is shared.

The pairing of a 71st-percentile CPU with a 9th-percentile GPU creates an imbalance that the data makes clear. The 4600G could drive significantly more powerful discrete graphics, but with the Arc B390, the system's performance ceiling is set by the GPU. For Dave The Diver specifically, the CPU is never the limiting factor — even at 1080p Low with 108 FPS, the processor has enough single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 singlecore 1919, PassMark single-thread 2653) to avoid becoming a constraint. The 12 threads provide future-proofing for more demanding titles, but in this game, the integrated GPU is the sole determinant of performance.