Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B370

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and an Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2642 out of 2867 tested combos for Dave The Diver, placing it in the lower tier of systems for this title. The data indicates a setup that can run the game, but with meaningful compromises required at higher resolutions and settings. The pairing sits near the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which is a notable finding given the CPU's respectable standing in general benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2642 out of 2867 represents a position in the 92nd percentile from the top, meaning roughly 92% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in Dave The Diver. This is a significant underperformance relative to what the CPU alone might suggest. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 holds the 78th percentile among all CPUs in general benchmark scores, yet this combo's in-game rank is far lower. The discrepancy points directly to the GPU as the limiting factor.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic testing, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores an average of 25517, with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (+0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (-0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 (+0.3%). These margins are razor-thin, confirming that the CPU is competitive with its immediate peers in raw compute. However, the in-game ranking tells a different story because the GPU's performance profile dominates the outcome.

The Intel Arc B370's synthetic benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of just 1184 from a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (-0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (-0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (-0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (+1.4%). This GPU is operating in a performance tier that is roughly comparable to integrated graphics solutions from over a decade ago, which explains the combo's low standing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is built on Intel's 3 nm process with the Panther Lake chip and Xe3-LPG architecture. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines. The GPU also includes 10 ray tracing cores, though Dave The Diver's art style suggests ray tracing is not a primary rendering path. The pixel rate is rated at 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate at 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 300 MHz and boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared" across size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This shared-memory architecture means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory subsystem, which is dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The practical effect is that memory access latency and bandwidth constraints can become bottlenecks, particularly at higher resolutions where frame buffer demands increase.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's modest specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 98 FPS average, which is playable. But as resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop substantially. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP form factor suggest it is designed for efficiency rather than raw performance, which aligns with its placement beside older discrete GPUs in the benchmark hierarchy.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a consistent pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases. Starting from 1920x1080, the average FPS at High settings is 73. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 55 FPS, a reduction of 18 FPS or roughly 25%. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 37 FPS, which is about 32% lower than the 1440p result and roughly half the 1080p figure.

The Low settings path shows a similar trajectory: 98 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is a 25 FPS drop (about 34%), while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24 FPS (about 24%). These proportions indicate that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate penalty scales with pixel count rather than staying flat.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 62 FPS with minimum 52 and maximum 71. At 4K Medium, the average is 41 FPS with minimum 35 and maximum 47. The spread between minimum and maximum grows slightly at higher resolutions, suggesting increased frame time variance as the GPU works harder.

This scaling behavior points to a system where the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at demanding resolutions. The 4K results across all settings remain below 50 FPS, which is marginal for a game like Dave The Diver that benefits from smooth animations and precise timing in its underwater exploration and management mechanics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range is available in the data. Low settings produce an average of 98 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this combo. Medium settings average 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 94 FPS. High settings average 73 FPS, and Ultra settings average 65 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS (about 16%), while the step from Medium to High costs 9 FPS (about 11%), and High to Ultra costs 8 FPS (about 11%). These diminishing returns suggest that the performance curve flattens as settings increase, which is typical when the GPU's shading and fill-rate limits are approached.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings average 74 FPS, Medium average 62 FPS (52 to 71 range), High average 55 FPS, and Ultra average 49 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 25 FPS, compared to 33 FPS at 1080p. This compression indicates that the GPU is becoming more uniformly constrained across settings at higher resolution, as the pixel fill rate becomes the dominant bottleneck rather than individual setting toggles.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly low. Low settings average 49 FPS, Medium average 41 FPS (35 to 47 range), High average 37 FPS, and Ultra average 33 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 16 FPS, showing that even the lowest settings cannot escape the resolution penalty. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS, suggesting that frame pacing may be inconsistent during demanding scenes.

The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS, and only at Low and Medium settings. The 1440p results hover in the 49 to 74 FPS range, with Ultra dipping below the commonly accepted 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results are all below 50 FPS, making that resolution impractical for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the 7 nm process from TSMC, using the Cezanne codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 total. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support.

Synthetic benchmarks show a processor with strong multi-threaded capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20655, while the single-core score is 2916. Geekbench results are 9959 multicore and 1907 single-core. The 3DMark threaded tests show scaling from 1762 at 2 threads to 6628 at 16 threads, indicating good thread utilization. PassMark results include a multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296.

For Dave The Diver, which is an adventure game with management sim elements, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide substantial processing capacity. The game likely does not require extreme thread counts, so the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 2916) is more relevant. The data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo; the frame rates scale with resolution in a way that indicates GPU limitation rather than CPU constraint.

The CPU's percentile rank of 78 among all processors, combined with the GPU's 5th percentile rank, creates an imbalance. The CPU is capable of feeding frames much faster than the GPU can render them, which is why the measured FPS values are so tightly clustered around the GPU's capability envelope. In games with lighter graphics loads, this CPU would likely deliver much higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset at 82 FPS average (70 to 94 range) offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, staying comfortably above 60 FPS with headroom for demanding scenes. High at 73 FPS is also viable, but the extra visual fidelity may not justify the 9 FPS loss from Medium. Ultra at 65 FPS is playable but provides less margin.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 62 FPS (52 to 71 range), which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The minimum of 52 FPS suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS, which could be noticeable in fast-paced sections. Low settings at 74 FPS provide more consistent performance, making Low the safer choice for 1440p if frame rate stability is prioritized over visual quality. High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS are below the ideal threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS average. Low at 49 FPS is the highest result, with Medium at 41 FPS, High at 37 FPS, and Ultra at 33 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings and accept the frame rate limitation, or to consider lowering the resolution entirely. The Medium preset's minimum of 35 FPS indicates that even mid-range settings can produce uncomfortable frame dips.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium or High settings, where it can maintain smooth frame rates. For users with 1440p displays, Low settings provide the most consistent experience. The 4K resolution is not recommended given the measured performance across all settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo exceeds 60 FPS at multiple settings, with Medium averaging 82 FPS and High averaging 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings reach 74 FPS, while 3840x2160 results are all below 50 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, with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (-0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (-0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (-0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (+1.4%). The GPU sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 98 FPS while Ultra settings average 65 FPS, a difference of 33 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, Medium to High costs 9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 8 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700 CPU bottleneck the Arc B370 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and holds the 78th percentile among CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution, which points to GPU limitation.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 70. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 52. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 35. These values indicate increasing frame time variability at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to the CPU's general performance standing?

A: The combo ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested configurations for Dave The Diver, placing it near the bottom of tested systems. In contrast, the CPU alone holds the 78th percentile among all CPUs in general benchmark scores, showing a significant gap between CPU capability and in-game performance.