Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a playable, though not dominant, experience in Dave The Diver. The data places this combination at rank 2538 out of 2867 tested combos, landing it in the lower 11th percentile of all system pairings. This rank reflects a system that can handle the game at reasonable settings, but it is far from a top-tier performer, suggesting that the integrated graphics solution is the primary constraint on overall frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data shows this pairing sits at position 2538 out of 2867, which is a low rank indicating that most other tested CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher frame rates. This placement is consistent with the Intel Arc B390's own performance standing, as the GPU holds a percentileVsAllGpus of 9, meaning it outperforms only 9% of all GPUs in the benchmark database. The CPU, by contrast, is a much stronger component, holding a percentileVsAllCpus of 79, outperforming 79% of all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile is telling. Benchmark results indicate that in Dave The Diver, the frame rate is overwhelmingly dictated by the graphics processor. The Ryzen 7 5700X has ample headroom, but the Arc B390's limited throughput prevents the system from achieving higher average FPS values. The rank of 2538 suggests that users with this combo are experiencing a bottleneck at the GPU, and the system's overall standing in the database reflects this limitation rather than any deficiency in CPU processing power.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its role in Dave The Diver is critical, as it is the sole renderer and the primary determinant of the measured FPS. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's RAM, and its bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which explains the variance in performance based on system memory speed.

The data shows this GPU has a single benchmark score of 1482 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, and its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts. It is 1.3% ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710. These deltas are minimal, placing the Arc B390 in the same performance tier as these older, low-end mobile and OEM parts. With only 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, the GPU's raw throughput is modest. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, figures that align with its low-end positioning. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is insufficient for high-end gaming but adequate for a title like Dave The Diver at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU-GPU combo in Dave The Diver?*

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2538 out of 2867 tested combos, placing it in the lower tier of system performance for this game.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 resolution, the highest average FPS recorded is 108, which is achieved with the Low settings preset. The Ultra preset yields a 72 FPS average at the same resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and GPU in terms of benchmark percentiles?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X holds a percentileVsAllCpus of 79, while the Intel Arc B390 holds a percentileVsAllGpus of 9, indicating a significant performance gap where the CPU is far more capable than the GPU.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum FPS values for the 4K Ultra preset?

A: No, the data for the 3840x2160 Ultra preset only includes an average FPS of 36, with no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded. The only preset with a full set of min/max/avg data is the Medium preset at all resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU used in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has a launch MSRP of $299.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this system performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is most capable. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 108 FPS. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 91 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 81 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings the average down to 72 FPS. All 1080p results are above 60 FPS, indicating a smooth experience even on the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the system begins to show strain. The Low preset yields an average of 82 FPS, which is still comfortable. Medium settings produce an average of 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. The High preset averages 61 FPS, which is right at the edge of smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset drops the average to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal. Low settings achieve an average of 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, indicating significant frame dips. The High preset averages 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 36 FPS. These 4K results are below the standard for smooth gameplay, suggesting that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo outside of the Low preset.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern of FPS degradation as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by a significant margin across all settings. For instance, with the High preset, the average FPS falls from 81 at 1080p to 61 at 1440p, a reduction of 20 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the drop continues, with the High preset falling from 61 to 41 FPS, another 20 FPS reduction. This linear decline indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor; the CPU is not causing a bottleneck because the scaling is proportional to the pixel count increase.

The resolution scaling behavior confirms that the system is heavily GPU-limited. If the CPU were the primary constraint, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not scale directly with pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops sharply, which is the signature of a graphics processor that is overwhelmed by the increasing number of pixels. For this combo, 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is usable with reduced settings, and 4K is only playable on the lowest preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a high-performance desktop processor, and its specifications indicate it is more than capable of handling Dave The Diver. It features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and uses the AMD Socket AM4. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strength. It scores 13184 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1499 in single-core, and 10779 in Geekbench multicore. Its avgBenchmarkScore is 27578, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12600K with an equal average score of 27578, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a score of 27535 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with a score of 27636 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H with a score of 27507 (0.3% higher). These rival scores are all within a 0.3% delta, indicating that the 5700X is competitive with these modern parts.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. Given that the GPU is the bottleneck, the 5700X's performance is largely untapped. The data suggests that the CPU is not holding back the system; the frame rates are solely limited by the Arc B390's rendering capabilities. The CPU's high percentile and robust multi-threaded scores mean it would perform admirably in CPU-intensive titles, but in Dave The Diver, its potential is unrealized due to the weak GPU pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, 1080p is the only resolution that consistently achieves this across all presets. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers a strong balance, with an average of 91 FPS and a minimum of 77 FPS, ensuring no drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset also remains above 60 FPS with an 81 FPS average, making it a viable option for improved visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers a 61 FPS average, which is borderline. The Medium preset provides a safer margin with a 68 FPS average and a 58 FPS minimum, but the minimum is still below 60 FPS, which could lead to occasional dips. For a more consistent experience at 1440p, the Low preset, with an 82 FPS average, is the most reliable choice. At 4K, the Low preset is the only playable option, yielding a 55 FPS average, but even this is below 60 FPS, and the Medium preset's 46 FPS average with a 39 FPS minimum makes it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p with the Medium or High preset, as both provide average FPS well above 60 with no reported minimum FPS below 60 for Medium. For users prioritizing visual quality, the High preset at 1080p is recommended. For users who need a stable framerate with headroom, the Medium preset at 1080p is the superior choice, as it offers a higher average FPS and a higher minimum FPS compared to High, indicating better frame time consistency.