Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, a 2023 adventure title, presents an interesting case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390. The benchmark data reveals a combo that is capable of delivering playable frame rates, but it also highlights a significant performance ceiling imposed by the graphics processor. The Arc B390, with its modest benchmark scores and low percentile ranking, emerges as the primary bottleneck in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 81 frames per second. This represents a solid baseline for gameplay at the most common resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop significantly. With Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 36, while High and Medium settings yield 41 FPS and 46 FPS respectively. The only playable 4K option is Low, which achieves an average of 55 FPS.

Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos in this game?

A: The combination ranks 2538 out of 2867 total tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, indicating that it is far from the top-performing hardware configurations for Dave The Diver.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 82 on Low settings to 54 on Ultra settings. This represents a 28 FPS decrease, or roughly a 34% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc B390 GPU?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 1482 based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a very low-performing part.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, and the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU is the component struggling with the increased workload.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration. Its average benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, a figure that is closely mirrored by its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710. This indicates the graphics card is operating at a very low performance tier. The GPU's specifications, such as a 300 MHz base clock and a 2500 MHz boost clock, do not compensate for its low overall compute power, which is reflected in its 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The system memory is shared, meaning the GPU relies on the same memory pool as the CPU, which can also impact performance.

The impact of this GPU is clear in the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080, the card manages an average of 108 FPS on Low settings, but this figure drops to 72 FPS on Ultra. This scaling shows that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is working hard. The situation becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, the average FPS with Ultra settings is 54, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 36 FPS. This consistent drop across resolutions and settings points directly to the Arc B390's inability to handle the pixel and shading workload required by Dave The Diver. The GPU's 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs are simply insufficient for demanding graphical configurations.

The data implies that the Arc B390 is not just a minor bottleneck, but the primary determinant of the system's gaming performance. The CPU is more than capable, but it is constantly waiting for the GPU to finish its work. The GPU's low percentile ranking (9th) compared to the CPU's much higher ranking (78th) confirms this imbalance. This is a classic case where the graphics card limits the overall experience, and any graphical setting changes will have an immediate and significant impact on frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data shows a clear and expected trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop. However, the magnitude of the drop reveals the GPU's severe limitations. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average FPS falls from 81 to 61, a reduction of 20 FPS. When pushing to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops further to 41. This pattern holds across all settings, demonstrating that the Arc B390 is the component responsible for rendering pixels, and it struggles as that pixel count increases.

The most telling comparison is between 1080p Low and 4K Low. At 1080p, the system achieves 108 FPS, but at 4K, it only manages 55 FPS. This near-halving of performance highlights the immense workload increase on the GPU. Since the CPU's load does not scale as dramatically with resolution, the data strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in this scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, as the CPU would be saturated regardless of the pixel count. This is not the case here.

The frame time consistency, where available, also points to the GPU's strain. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 58, and the maximum is 78, showing a noticeable variance. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the variance is even larger, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. This instability in frame delivery can lead to stuttering and a less smooth experience, further underscoring that the GPU is being pushed to its absolute limits at higher resolutions. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can provide a more consistently high frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the 1920x1080 resolution is the only viable option. At 1080p, the Low preset yields an average of 108 FPS, while the High preset still delivers a very playable 81 FPS. The Medium preset offers a balanced 91 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 72 FPS, is also above the 60 FPS threshold, but it’s close to the edge. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 1080p, the High preset is recommended, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more challenging. Achieving a consistent 60 FPS is difficult. The Low preset averages 82 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 68 FPS, and High falls to 61 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 54 FPS, is below the ideal 60 FPS target. Therefore, to maintain a stable frame rate at 1440p, the Low or Medium preset is recommended. Choosing Medium over Low will provide a better visual experience, but the data shows it comes at a cost of 14 FPS on average.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo is not well-suited for high-fidelity gaming. The Low preset is the only option that provides a playable frame rate, with an average of 55 FPS. All other presets, including Medium (46 FPS), High (41 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS), fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish. Ultimately, users should prioritize 1080p for the best experience, and if they must use a higher resolution, they should expect to significantly lower the graphical settings to achieve playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2538 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations, indicating a very low level of performance relative to what others are achieving. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's weak performance. The combo rank is a holistic score that considers the measured FPS across all tested resolutions and settings, and the Arc B390's poor performance drags the entire system down.

The GPU's individual ranking is even more stark. It sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM and GT 710, have scores of 1446 and 1443, respectively, showing it is only marginally better than some of the oldest and weakest dedicated graphics cards. In contrast, the CPU is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This massive disparity in relative performance between the two components is the defining characteristic of this combo. The CPU is a mid-range performer, but it is paired with a GPU that is near the bottom of the barrel.

The data implies that this combo is fundamentally imbalanced. While the CPU has the headroom to handle more demanding tasks, the GPU prevents the system from ever realizing that potential. For a game like Dave The Diver, which is not typically considered a graphically intensive title, the low ranking suggests that even this relatively simple game is too much for the Arc B390 to handle at higher settings. Users of this combo would be at a significant disadvantage compared to those with even a modestly better graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average FPS data for this combo in Dave The Diver:

• 1920x1080, Low: 108 FPS
• 1920x1080, Medium: 91 FPS (min 77, max 104)
• 1920x1080, High: 81 FPS
• 1920x1080, Ultra: 72 FPS
• 2560x1440, Low: 82 FPS
• 2560x1440, Medium: 68 FPS (min 58, max 78)
• 2560x1440, High: 61 FPS
• 2560x1440, Ultra: 54 FPS
• 3840x2160, Low: 55 FPS
• 3840x2160, Medium: 46 FPS (min 39, max 53)
• 3840x2160, High: 41 FPS
• 3840x2160, Ultra: 36 FPS

The data shows a consistent 14-20 FPS drop when moving from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the system can handle all presets, but the gap between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS. This gap shrinks to 28 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more saturated at higher resolutions, and the relative cost of higher settings is less, though the absolute performance is much lower. The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings shows that frame pacing can be inconsistent, particularly at higher resolutions, which could affect the smoothness of gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 plays a supporting, yet crucial role in this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it is a capable processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. This places the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and Intel Xeon D-2752TER, have nearly identical average scores, showing that it is a solid mid-range performer.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the data suggests the CPU is more than sufficient. The frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops at higher resolutions. If the CPU were a bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU would be the limiting factor. The fact that performance scales so heavily with resolution and settings clearly indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Passmark multithread score of 24303, ensures it can handle all the game's physics, AI, and background simulation without breaking a sweat. It has ample headroom to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state information. The data implies that in this pairing, the CPU is not a source of performance issues. It is a robust foundation that is being held back by the Intel Arc B390. Upgrading the GPU would yield a massive performance increase, whereas upgrading the CPU would provide almost no benefit in this specific game.