Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 pairs with the Intel Arc B390 to deliver a playable, though not spectacular, experience in Dave The Diver. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the six-core CPU provides ample headroom for the game's mechanics. This pairing ranks in the lower percentile of tested configurations, but the measured frames per second indicate that the game remains enjoyable at lower settings and resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and is built on a 7 nm process node at TSMC. The base clock is 3.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a total of 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The processor was released on 2022-04-19 with a launch MSRP of $199.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 5 5600 show a strong multi-threaded performer relative to its class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18309 points in multi-core and 2584 points in single-core. The Geekbench results are 9158 for multi-core and 1936 for single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 1737 points with 2 threads to 5659 points with max threads, indicating good utilization of all 12 threads. The PassMark multi-thread score is 21541, with a single-thread score of 3256. The processor's average benchmark score is 20468, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs tested.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600 is virtually tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20454, a deltaPct of 0.1. It is also closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425, deltaPct 0.2) and the AMD EPYC 9454P (20422, deltaPct 0.2). The AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363, a deltaPct of 0.5, showing the Ryzen 5 5600 is slightly ahead of these server-class parts in this aggregate metric. For Dave The Diver, these results suggest the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and AI, as the bottleneck clearly lies elsewhere in the system.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's performance is sufficient across all tested settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 108 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the data set. The jump from Low to Ultra at this resolution only drops the average to 72 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not causing significant frame dips even when the GPU is tasked with more graphical work. The processor's 74th percentile ranking and its single-thread strength, as shown by the Cinebench R23 score of 2584, are adequate for the game's requirements. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not the limiting factor in this pairing; rather, it provides a stable foundation for the GPU to operate within its own limits.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with the chip codenamed Panther Lake. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel and has a base clock of 300 MHz, boosting up to 2500 MHz. The GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is system shared, meaning the size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the system's main memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." The GPU's pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. It delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The TDP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors as it is an IGP with a slot width of "IGP." It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU was released on 2026-01-26.

The Arc B390's benchmark performance is quite limited. It scores 1482 points in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is also 1482. The nearest rivals in the database are older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (deltaPct 1.3), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (deltaPct 1.5), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (deltaPct 2.5), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (deltaPct 2.7). This places the Arc B390 slightly above these legacy parts, but the overall performance class is very low, which is expected for an integrated solution.

The measured FPS in Dave The Diver clearly reflects this GPU limitation. At 3840x2160 (4K), the highest average FPS achieved is 55 at Low settings, dropping to 41 at High and 36 at Ultra. The Medium setting at this resolution yields 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. Moving down to 2560x1440, the performance improves, with an average of 82 FPS at Low, 68 at Medium (min 58, max 78), 61 at High, and 54 at Ultra. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to push past the 60 FPS mark on all settings except Ultra: Low averages 108 FPS, Medium averages 91 (min 77, max 104), High averages 81, and Ultra averages 72. The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU's performance scales with resolution and settings, and the system-shared memory means the GPU is also competing with the CPU for bandwidth. The 300 MHz base clock to 2500 MHz boost clock range allows for some flexibility, but the integrated nature of the part limits its absolute throughput. The fact that the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs confirms that it is the primary constraint on this system's gaming performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Dave The Diver with this combo for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings achieves 108 FPS average, Medium achieves 91 FPS, and High achieves 81 FPS. Even Ultra at 1080p stays above 60 FPS with a 72 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (82 FPS) and Medium settings (68 FPS) break the 60 FPS threshold, while High (61 FPS) is just at the line and Ultra (54 FPS) falls below.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 81. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 41. This represents a reduction of 40 FPS, or roughly a 49% decrease in performance, when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the bottleneck in this system for Dave The Diver?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600 scores in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The FPS data supports this, as performance scales dramatically with resolution and settings changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the tested configurations?

A: The only configurations with a recorded minimum FPS are the Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 39 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 58 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 77 FPS. The other settings presets do not have min FPS data available.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is a deltaPct of 1.3. The GeForce 800M scores 1460 (deltaPct 1.5), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (deltaPct 2.5), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (deltaPct 2.7). This shows the Arc B390 is only slightly faster than these older parts.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at any resolution above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 72. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings achieve an average above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average drops to 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Dave The Diver covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the system is most capable. Low settings deliver an average of 108 FPS. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 104. High settings average 81 FPS. Ultra settings average 72 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the most comfortable environment for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, performance begins to strain. Low settings average 82 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 78, indicating occasional dips below 60 FPS. High settings average 61 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS mark for smoother gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings average 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings average 41 FPS. Ultra settings average 36 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach a 60 FPS average, indicating that this resolution is not suitable for a consistently smooth experience with this combo.

The trend across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra is most pronounced at 4K, where the gap is 19 FPS (55 to 36), while at 1080p the gap is 36 FPS (108 to 72). This suggests that the GPU's performance ceiling is hit at lower resolutions, and the impact of settings increases as resolution scales down.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Dave The Diver, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2538 out of 2867 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's lowly 9th percentile standing. The combo rank reflects the overall capability of the system, and the data shows that while the CPU is a solid mid-range part, the GPU drags the combined performance down significantly.

The rank of 2538 out of 2867 indicates that there are 329 other combinations that perform worse than this one. However, the vast majority of systems tested (over 2500) outperform this pairing in Dave The Diver. The high combo rank number with a low GPU percentile suggests that most other tested systems feature more powerful discrete GPUs, which are essential for higher resolutions and settings. The Ryzen 5 5600's 74th percentile CPU ranking is not enough to compensate for the Arc B390's limitations in this game. The data shows that for this specific title, the GPU choice is the dominant factor in determining the overall system ranking, and the Arc B390 is simply not competitive with the broader field of tested graphics solutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience with this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset provides an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. The minimum FPS of 77 ensures that the game remains fluid even during demanding scenes, without the risk of stutter or noticeable drops. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p only yields an 81 FPS average, a 10 FPS loss, while the visual improvement may not justify the performance hit. Ultra at 1080p drops to 72 FPS average, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns.

For users with a 2560x1440 display, the Medium preset is also the recommended choice, averaging 68 FPS. However, the minimum FPS of 58 indicates that there will be moments where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold. If a more consistent experience is desired, the Low preset at 82 FPS average is a safer option, though it sacrifices visual quality. The High preset at 1440p averages 61 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve a 60 FPS average. The Low preset offers the highest average at 55 FPS, which may be tolerable for a slower-paced adventure game like Dave The Diver, but it will not be a perfectly smooth experience. The Medium preset at 46 FPS is the only one with a recorded minimum (39 FPS), which highlights the potential for noticeable drops. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the 1080p Medium setting is the clear winner in the data, providing a high frame rate with a comfortable minimum FPS buffer.