Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is a light adventure title, but the data for this AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B390 combo reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics processor. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a clear pattern: the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, while the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and quality settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, how it stacks up against other tested combinations, and what settings deliver the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the performance limit lies. At 1080p High settings, the combo averages 81 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 61 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 41 FPS, which is a 49% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component; the GPU is being saturated as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system goes from 108 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p (a 24% drop) and then to 55 FPS at 4K (a 49% drop from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the progression is 72 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The consistency of this roughly 50% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all quality presets is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the relative drop between resolutions would be much smaller, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload multiplied.

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding the Intel Arc B390. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852, suggest ample processing power for this title. The fact that the 4K Low preset (55 FPS) is still slower than the 1080p Ultra preset (72 FPS) further confirms that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU's instruction throughput, are what determine the final frame rate. The Arc B390’s pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and its position in the 9th percentile of all GPUs underline its modest performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves high frame rates across all settings. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 72 on Ultra to 108 on Low. While 1440p is playable, it drops below 60 FPS on Ultra. 4K is not recommended for a smooth experience, as even the Low preset only averages 55 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 perform compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482. This places it just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% above the GeForce 800M, and 2.5% above the GeForce GT 625 OEM. These are all very old, low-end parts, indicating the Arc B390 is at the bottom of the performance hierarchy.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 a good match for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU is not the bottleneck. Benchmark results show the Ryzen 5 7600 scores in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Core i9-11900KF, have nearly identical average benchmark scores (within 0.4%). The FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS. This is a 36 FPS difference. The Medium preset sits between them at 91 FPS, and the High preset is at 81 FPS. All are playable, but the gap shows the GPU's workload increases significantly with quality.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: The data suggests a poor experience at 4K. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 55 on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, and the High preset averages 41 FPS. None of these configurations provide a consistently smooth frame rate.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 68 FPS at 1440p Medium settings, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. This is a viable option for a balance between visual quality and performance, though it does not hit the 72 FPS mark that 1080p High achieves.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B390 at rank 2538 out of 2867 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This puts it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested. This ranking is overwhelmingly influenced by the graphics card's low performance. The GPU's percentile rank of 9 out of 100 is a stark contrast to the CPU's 78th percentile, showing a massive imbalance in capability.

This low ranking is consistent with the measured FPS. The system is unable to deliver a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p on higher presets. While the CPU is powerful enough to sit in the upper quartile of all processors, it is paired with a GPU that is in the bottom decile. The result is a system that performs like a low-end machine in this game, similar to what you would expect from the GPU's nearest rivals, which are all over a decade old. The ranking reflects the reality that in gaming, the graphics card is often the deciding factor, and a top-tier CPU cannot compensate for a weak GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs best. The Low preset delivers an average of 108 FPS. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. The High preset averages 81 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 72 FPS. All 1080p presets are fully playable.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 82 FPS. The Medium preset averages 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. The High preset averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. This resolution is playable on Low and Medium, but the High and Ultra presets dip below the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 55 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 41 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. No preset at 4K is able to maintain a solid 60 FPS average, and the minimum FPS on Medium drops to 39, which will be noticeable.

The data for Medium settings is the only set with complete min/max figures, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the spread between min and max is 27 FPS (77 to 104). At 1440p, the spread is 20 FPS (58 to 78). At 4K, the spread is 14 FPS (39 to 53). This tightening of the frame rate range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little headroom for variation.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data clearly points to 1080p as the target resolution. The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 81 FPS, offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. If you prefer maximum smoothness, the Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 91 FPS, is the better choice. The Low preset at 1080p provides the highest frame rate at 108 FPS but at a significant visual cost.

If you have a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It averages 68 FPS, which is a good playable frame rate. The High preset at 1440p is borderline, with an average of 61 FPS, but it may be acceptable for a game like this. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 54 FPS, is best avoided if you want a consistently smooth experience.

4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo in Dave The Diver. Even the Low preset, which is the only configuration to average over 50 FPS, will require significant compromises in visual quality. For a game that is not graphically intensive, the data suggests that 1080p Medium or High is the most practical recommendation. It provides a high frame rate that is well above the playable threshold, ensuring a responsive and fluid experience without the need to compromise on all visual details.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a modern, capable CPU that scores in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its benchmark scores, including a Geekbench single-core score of 2521 and a multi-core score of 13413, demonstrate solid performance for gaming workloads.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU. The data indicates that it does this effectively. The main evidence is the scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the FPS drops proportionally, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to be similar across all resolutions, since the CPU's work does not change with resolution. Instead, we see a clear drop from 108 FPS at 1080p Low to 55 FPS at 4K Low, showing the GPU is the one that is overwhelmed.

The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for this game. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and the Intel Core i9-11900KF, have almost identical average benchmark scores, with a delta of only 0.2% to 0.5%. This puts the Ryzen 5 7600 in a strong position. The fact that this powerful CPU is paired with a GPU that sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs is the reason for the system's low overall ranking. The CPU is not holding the system back; the GPU is. The data shows a clear mismatch where the processor has significantly more headroom than the graphics solution can utilize.