Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a game that rarely pushes high-end hardware to its limits, but the combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and the Intel Arc B370 reveals a fascinating bottleneck dynamic. The data shows a system that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics processor at every resolution, though the gap narrows as pixel count drops. This pairing, ranked 2642 out of 2867 tested combos, sits near the bottom of the database, a position that reflects the Arc B370’s integrated-class performance rather than any deficiency in the six-core CPU. Benchmark results indicate a playable experience at 1080p, but the scaling curve from there to 4K is steep and unforgiving.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data paints a clear picture of how this combo handles increasing pixel loads. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 98 FPS, a figure that drops to 74 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 49 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 24.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative loss from 1080p Low to 4K Low is exactly 50%, halving the frame rate as resolution quadruples. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render output units and shading units are saturated long before the CPU has to break a sweat.

Looking at Medium settings, the pattern holds. At 1080p, the average is 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average falls to 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. At 4K, the average collapses to 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Medium is again significant, a 50% reduction in average FPS. The frame time consistency also degrades, as the gap between minimum and maximum FPS widens from 24 frames at 1080p to 12 frames at 4K, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain a steady output under heavier load.

High settings follow the same trajectory. The 1080p result is 73 FPS, dropping to 55 FPS at 1440p, and then to 37 FPS at 4K. This is a 49.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K, nearly identical to the Low preset’s scaling. Ultra settings, the heaviest preset tested, produce 65 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop is 49.2%, again hovering around the 50% mark. The consistency of this ~50% penalty across all four presets strongly suggests that the limiting factor is the GPU’s raw pixel throughput, which scales almost linearly with the number of pixels rendered.

The Arc B370’s performance statistics support this interpretation. Its pixel rate is listed at 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate at 96.00 GTexel/s, with a peak FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS. These are modest figures for a modern discrete GPU, and the benchmark data places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is nearly identical to rival parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). In practical terms, this means the GPU is operating at a performance level comparable to hardware from more than a decade ago, which explains why 4K gaming is a stretch.

What the resolution scaling data tells us is that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming. Even at Low settings, the 49 FPS average at 3840x2160 is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The 4K results for Medium (41 FPS), High (37 FPS), and Ultra (33 FPS) are all firmly in the “slideshow” territory for fast-paced action, though Dave The Diver’s slower, exploration-based gameplay might tolerate them. The sweet spot for this combo is clearly 1080p, where even Ultra settings manage 65 FPS, and Low settings push to 98 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, boosting to 4.60 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and the chip uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes from the CPU). The CPU’s benchmark scores are respectable: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 11,838, single-core 1,541, and Geekbench multicore 9,173, single-core 1,989. The 3DMark scores range from 917 (single-thread) to 5,588 (max threads), showing a healthy scaling from one to twelve threads.

However, in this specific game, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The evidence is in the FPS scaling across resolutions. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, with a sharp drop only at 4K. Instead, we see a consistent ~25% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and another ~34% from 1440p to 4K, across all settings. This linear decline with pixel count is the signature of GPU saturation. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 12 threads and strong single-core performance (917 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,541 in Cinebench R23 single-core), has more than enough headroom to feed the Arc B370 at any resolution.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 75th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,771, places it well above the GPU’s 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (avg score 21,749, delta +0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21,874, delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-11700 (21,891, delta -0.5%). These are all mid-range to upper-mid-range processors, and the 5600X holds its own against them, differing by less than 1% in average score. This is a CPU that can easily drive a more powerful GPU, but in this pairing, it is effectively idle much of the time, waiting for the Arc B370 to catch up.

The game itself, Dave The Diver, is an adventure title released on 2023-06-27, and its genre does not typically demand massive thread counts. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s logic, physics, and AI. The data shows no evidence of CPU-related frame drops, as the minimum FPS values at Medium settings (70 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, 35 FPS at 4K) are all proportional to the average FPS, suggesting consistent frame pacing rather than sudden CPU stalls. In short, the Ryzen 5 5600X is a capable partner that is held back by its GPU companion in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows 4K average FPS ranging from 33 (Ultra) to 49 (Low). The Medium preset yields 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS. These figures are below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay, but the game’s slow pace may make them tolerable. However, none of the 4K presets reach 50 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1920x1080 is the clear winner. Even at Ultra settings, the combo produces 65 FPS average, while Low settings reach 98 FPS. The 1440p results (49-74 FPS) are playable, but 1080p provides the most consistent experience, with Medium hitting 82 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, delta -0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 is slightly lower at 1168 (delta +1.4%). The GPU sits in the 5th percentile overall.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU’s performance is far above the GPU’s. The 5600X ranks in the 75th percentile among CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,771, while the Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile. The consistent FPS drop across resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What settings should I use for a 1440p monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 74 FPS, Medium 62 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. Medium is the best balance, offering 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum, which stays above 50 FPS. High is acceptable at 55 FPS, but Ultra dips below 50 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely due to the GPU, as the CPU is a mid-range performer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2642 out of 2867 tested combos places this system in the 92nd percentile from the bottom, meaning only 225 combinations performed worse in Dave The Diver. This is a low ranking, but it’s not surprising given the GPU’s 5th percentile standing among all graphics cards. The Ryzen 5 5600X, by contrast, is a solid mid-range processor, and its inclusion in this combo does little to boost the overall result because the game is so heavily GPU-bound.

To contextualize, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 21,771 is within 1% of its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, Intel Core i7-11700, and AMD EPYC 9554P. This shows that the 5600X is not the weak link. If the same CPU were paired with a more capable GPU, the combo rank would improve dramatically. However, with the Arc B370’s 3DMark score of 1184, the system is effectively limited to 1080p gaming, and even then, it cannot consistently hit 100 FPS on higher presets.

The rank also reflects the game’s modest hardware requirements. Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, and many combos will achieve high frame rates. This system’s 98 FPS at 1080p Low is decent, but it falls behind the median combo, which is why the rank is so low. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is more suited to a laptop or portable device (given its 25 W TDP and IGP form factor) than a dedicated gaming desktop, and this combo is a mismatch of a capable CPU with a severely limited GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1920x1080, the best experience is achieved with Medium settings, which deliver 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum is high enough to avoid noticeable stutter. High settings at 1080p produce 73 FPS, which is also smooth, but Medium offers a 12.3% improvement in average FPS for what is likely a minor visual downgrade. Ultra at 1080p yields 65 FPS, which is still playable, but the 20.7% drop from Medium to Ultra is not worth the visual gain on this GPU.

For users with a 1440p monitor, Medium is again the best choice, offering 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum. This is the only preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS on average, and the minimum is just above 50 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. Low settings at 1440p push to 74 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is severe, and the 19.4% gain over Medium is not substantial. High at 1440p drops to 55 FPS, and Ultra to 49 FPS, both of which risk visible frame pacing issues during busy scenes.

At 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. Low settings produce 49 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches 50 FPS. Medium drops to 41 FPS, and High to 37 FPS, with Ultra at 33 FPS. For a game like Dave The Diver, which features underwater exploration and dialogue-driven sequences, 4K Low might be acceptable for players who prioritize resolution over smoothness. However, the data suggests that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing visual fidelity with performance. There is no scenario where Ultra settings are recommended, as even at 1080p, the 65 FPS average is only 79.3% of the Medium preset’s 82 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + Intel Arc B370 combo in Dave The Diver is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 98 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. High settings yield 73 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 65 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline: 98 → 82 → 73 → 65 FPS, representing a 33.7% reduction from the lowest to the highest preset. The Medium preset’s minimum of 70 FPS is notably high, indicating good frame consistency at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 74 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, and Ultra settings average 49 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 74 → 62 → 55 → 49 FPS, a 33.8% drop. The Medium preset’s minimum of 52 FPS is just above the 50 FPS mark, suggesting that this is the boundary of comfortable playability. The minimum-to-maximum range of 19 FPS at Medium (52 to 71) is wider than at 1080p (70 to 94, a 24 FPS range), indicating slightly less stable frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 49 FPS. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33 FPS. The progression is 49 → 41 → 37 → 33 FPS, a 32.7% reduction from Low to Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 35 FPS is low enough to cause noticeable judder, and even the maximum of 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS target. The data shows no preset at 4K reaches 50 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not viable for a smooth experience with this hardware.

Across all resolutions, the scaling is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 24-25% of the frame rate, and each step from 1440p to 4K costs another 34-35%. This linear relationship is the defining characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, and it holds true for every settings preset. The Ryzen 5 5600X’s 12 threads and 4.6 GHz boost clock are never the limiting factor; the Arc B370’s 6.144 TFLOPS and 48 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for high-resolution gaming. For the best experience, users should stick to 1080p Medium, where the combo delivers 82 FPS and maintains a minimum above 70 FPS.