Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics produces a playable but constrained experience in Dave The Diver. This combo ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested combinations, placing it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems. Benchmark results show the Arc B370 as the primary bottleneck, with the Ryzen 7 7700's substantial CPU headroom going largely unused across all tested resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop-class 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates on a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with Gen 5 PCIe support (24 lanes CPU-only), and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7700 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 18,760 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,930 in single-core. Geekbench results show 15,371 multi-core and 2,525 single-core. The 3DMark suite reveals scaling from 1,049 single-thread to 8,484 with 16 threads, indicating efficient use of additional cores. PassMark multi-thread scoring reaches 34,470, with single-thread at 4,063. The CPU's average benchmark score is 40,081, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tested.

For Dave The Diver, an adventure game that does not demand heavy multi-threading, the Ryzen 7 7700's capability far exceeds what the system can utilize. The measured FPS data shows no scenario where CPU performance limits results; instead, the frame rates are consistently governed by the GPU. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (avg score 40,048, delta +0.1%), Intel Core 5 221E (40,144, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40,246, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-13905H (40,313, delta -0.6%). These deltas are all within 1% of the 7700, indicating the CPU sits in a tightly packed performance tier where differences are negligible.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 98 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo at any resolution or setting. Medium at 1080p drops to 82 FPS, High to 73 FPS, and Ultra to 65 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, while Medium to High costs another 9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 8 FPS.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts slightly. Low produces 74 FPS, Medium 62 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The 1080p Medium result of 82 FPS is higher than the 1440p Low result of 74 FPS, which suggests that resolution has a more significant impact on performance than settings in some cases.

For the best experience, the data points to the Medium preset at 1080p. This delivers 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 94 FPS, providing a smooth frame rate with improved visual quality over Low. The 70 FPS minimum indicates the system rarely dips below a comfortable threshold. Choosing High at 1080p reduces the average to 73 FPS, and while still playable, the 9 FPS loss may not justify the additional visual fidelity in a game like Dave The Diver, where the art style benefits less from high-detail settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 65 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a system heavily constrained by GPU throughput. At Medium settings, the average FPS decreases from 82 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, then to 41 at 4K. This represents a 24% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 34% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Medium result of 41 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the 4K Low preset achieves 49 FPS.

At High settings, the progression is 73 FPS (1080p), 55 FPS (1440p), and 37 FPS (4K). The percentage drops are more severe at higher settings, indicating that the GPU's limited pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases. Ultra settings show the same pattern: 65 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the limiting component is the Intel Arc B370. The Ryzen 7 7700's CPU performance does not change with resolution, yet frame rates drop consistently as pixel count rises. This is a classic GPU-bound signature. The Arc B370's performance metrics support this: its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The system's integrated graphics architecture, with 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, simply cannot maintain high throughput at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This low ranking is attributable almost entirely to the GPU component. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, demonstrating a massive imbalance between the two components.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 1,184 places it near the bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (avg score 1,186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, delta +1.4%). These deltas show the Arc B370 sits within 1.4% of these older discrete GPUs, indicating its performance level is roughly equivalent to mid-range graphics cards from over a decade ago.

In the context of Dave The Diver, this ranking means the combo will struggle at higher resolutions and settings. The game's measured data confirms this: even at the lowest settings and resolution (1080p Low), the system achieves 98 FPS, which is adequate. But at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 33 FPS, which is below comfortable playability. The combo's low rank reflects that most tested systems deliver better performance in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Panther Lake chip using Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture. It uses a 3 nm process and operates at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The memory subsystem uses System Shared memory, meaning it draws from the system's DDR5 RAM, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. The GPU's TDP is 25 W, and it functions as an IGP with no dedicated power connectors.

In Dave The Diver, the Arc B370's limited pixel throughput directly determines the frame rates. The GPU's 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are modest figures that explain the performance ceiling. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 82 FPS, but this drops to 62 FPS at 1440p and 41 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS represents the system's worst-case scenario, where the GPU's 20 ROPs become the bottleneck.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score indicates the Arc B370 is positioned at the very low end of the performance spectrum, comparable to legacy discrete GPUs. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor suggest this is designed for power efficiency rather than gaming performance, which aligns with the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its best results. The Low preset achieves 98 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded. Medium settings yield 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 94 FPS, providing the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. High settings produce 73 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 65 FPS. All 1080p settings maintain playable frame rates, with even the most demanding Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases across all settings. Low produces 74 FPS, Medium 62 FPS (minimum 52, maximum 71), High 55 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The Medium result remains above 60 FPS on average, but the 52 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below smooth thresholds. High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low produces 49 FPS, Medium 41 FPS (minimum 35, maximum 47), High 37 FPS, and Ultra 33 FPS. No 4K setting achieves 60 FPS, and the Ultra result of 33 FPS is below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider minimum for playable action. The 4K Medium minimum of 35 FPS suggests noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the optimal resolution for this combo, with Medium settings providing the best experience. At 1440p, only Low and Medium are viable. At 4K, even Low settings fail to reach 50 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Dave The Diver?

A: The measured data indicates 1080p with Medium settings provides the best experience, delivering 82 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum and 94 FPS maximum. This combination offers smooth frame rates with moderate visual quality.

Q: Can this system run Dave The Diver at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at low frame rates. The 4K Low preset achieves 49 FPS average, while Medium drops to 41 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 33 FPS. None of the 4K settings reach 60 FPS, so 4K gameplay will be less smooth than lower resolutions.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, delta +1.4%). All are within 1.4% of the Arc B370's score.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The CPU's performance is far above what the GPU can utilize. The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 18,760 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,063 in PassMark single-thread, ranking in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate patterns in Dave The Diver show GPU-limited scaling, not CPU limitation.

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

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 98 FPS average while Ultra produces 65 FPS, a difference of 33 FPS. The progression is 98 FPS (Low), 82 FPS (Medium), 73 FPS (High), and 65 FPS (Ultra). The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, while Medium to High costs 9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 8 FPS.

Q: How does this system's combo ranking compare to its CPU ranking?

A: The combo ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. In contrast, the Ryzen 7 7700 CPU ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. This discrepancy highlights the GPU as the limiting factor in the system's overall performance.