Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B390

This combo ranks 2538th out of 2867 tested configurations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom twelfth of all tested combos. That ranking reflects a system that can run the game, but with meaningful compromises at higher resolutions and settings. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 desktop CPU with an integrated-class Intel graphics solution produces a predictable outcome: the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck, and the experience varies dramatically depending on how much resolution and graphical load you throw at it.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2538th position out of 2867 tested combos places this configuration in the 11th percentile of all tested systems for Dave The Diver. That is a low ranking, and it aligns closely with the GPU's overall standing in the broader benchmark database, where the Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a far more capable component, ranking at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The data shows a system where the processor is not the limiting factor; the graphics solution is.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is competitive with systems built around much older or lower-end GPUs. The Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 places it within 2.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, 1.3% ahead of the GT 520MX, and 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M. These are all entry-level or legacy discrete GPUs, and the fact that this integrated solution lands in that neighborhood explains the low combo rank. In a game like Dave The Diver, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, the combo still manages to produce playable frame rates at lower settings, but it has no headroom for pushing visual quality.

The CPU side of the equation tells a different story. The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P. This is a processor that can keep pace with much more expensive parts from previous generations. The bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side, and the measured frame rates in this game reflect that imbalance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This is a desktop part for the AMD Socket AM4 platform, supporting DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It has 16 MB of L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data indicates it does this without breaking a sweat. The 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 2 threads (1758) to 8 threads (5648) and then a plateau at 16 threads (6629). This scaling pattern suggests that the processor has ample multi-threaded headroom for a game that is not heavily threaded. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 further confirm that this is a well-rounded CPU for gaming workloads.

The integrated graphics on this CPU, Radeon Vega 8, is present but is not the component being used in this combo; the system is paired with the Intel Arc B390. The CPU's proximity to the Intel Core i9-9900K in average benchmark score (27051 vs 27097, a 0.2% difference) means that in CPU-bound scenarios, this combo would perform nearly identically to a system built around that older flagship. However, in Dave The Diver, the measured frame rates are not CPU-bound at any resolution or setting. The bottleneck is the GPU, and the CPU's performance is essentially a non-factor in the final results.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and can boost up to 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. Memory is system shared, meaning it uses the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent.

This GPU's performance profile is the defining characteristic of this combo. Its average benchmark score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, which is a very low standing. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% behind), and the GT 625 OEM (score 1446, 2.5% behind). These are all GPUs from over a decade ago, and the Arc B390 is essentially matching their performance while being an integrated part of a modern processor.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's limitations become apparent as resolution and settings increase. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is the only benchmark available for this GPU, and it is a low score that predicts the frame rates seen in the measured data. The GPU's memory architecture, relying on system shared memory, means that bandwidth is dependent on the system's RAM configuration, which can be a further limiting factor. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with the observed performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 108 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings drop this to 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. High settings produce an average of 81 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 72 FPS. All of these are playable, and even the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate that is above the 60 FPS threshold for most players.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 82 FPS, which is still good. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings average 61 FPS, which is right at the edge of smoothness for many players. Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and begins to feel less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly struggling. Low settings average 55 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, meaning the frame rate can dip into the 30s during demanding scenes. High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. These are not comfortable frame rates for a game that benefits from smooth motion, and the experience at 4K is compromised across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 108 at 1080p to 82 at 1440p (a 24% drop) and then to 55 at 4K (a 33% drop from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the progression is from 72 at 1080p to 54 at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 36 at 4K (a 33% drop from 1440p). This pattern is consistent across all settings, showing that the GPU's rendering capacity is being saturated as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior indicates that the system is GPU-bound at all resolutions tested. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload would not change much. Instead, the frame rate drops significantly with each resolution step, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700G has more than enough processing power to handle Dave The Diver's game logic at any of these resolutions, but the Intel Arc B390 cannot keep up with the increasing pixel fill rate demands.

The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is similar in percentage terms to the 1440p to 4K drop (roughly 24-25% for the first step and 33% for the second) suggests that the GPU is scaling in a somewhat linear fashion with pixel count, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are too low for a comfortable experience. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being acceptable at lower settings, and 4K being a stretch even at the lowest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which delivers an average of 108 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, is likely the best balance of visual quality and performance for most players. The visual improvement from Low to Medium is typically noticeable in a game like Dave The Diver, and the frame rate cost is acceptable.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averaging 82 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 68 FPS is playable, but the minimum frame rate of 58 FPS means there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 54 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. Players at 1440p should stick with Low or Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, no setting provides a fully smooth experience. The Low preset at 55 FPS is the best option, but it is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS will have noticeable stuttering in busy scenes. High and Ultra settings at 41 FPS and 36 FPS, respectively, are not recommended. For 4K, players should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept the frame rate compromises at Low settings.

The data indicates that this combo is best used at 1080p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers average frame rates of 91 FPS and 81 FPS, respectively. The High preset at 1080p is a reasonable choice for players who want better visuals and can tolerate an average of 81 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 72 FPS, is also viable but offers diminishing returns over High. For the best overall experience, 1080p Medium is the recommended starting point, with adjustments based on personal preference for visual quality versus frame rate smoothness.