Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver — AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers playable frame rates in Dave The Diver, but the combination sits near the bottom of the benchmark database with a combo rank of 2538 out of 2867 tested configurations. The data reveals a system where the integrated GPU is the clear performance bottleneck, with the eight-core Zen 4 processor largely underutilized across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured FPS numbers show a title that scales predictably with resolution and quality presets, but the ceiling imposed by the Arc B390's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs keeps this combo firmly in entry-level territory.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steady decline as resolution increases, with the gap between 1080p and 4K revealing where this system's limits lie. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 108 FPS average, which drops to 82 FPS at 1440p Low (a 24% reduction) and further to 55 FPS at 4K Low (a 49% reduction from 1080p). The scaling pattern across all settings follows a similar trajectory, indicating that the Arc B390's rendering throughput diminishes quickly as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the measured average FPS goes from 91 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 46 at 4K (a 49% drop from 1080p). The High preset shows 81 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop), and 41 FPS at 4K (a 49% drop). Ultra settings follow suit with 72 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop), and 36 FPS at 4K (a 50% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all four presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling is purely a GPU-bound phenomenon here.

The 1080p to 1440p transition costs roughly 25% of performance at every quality level, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 33% on average. This linear scaling pattern indicates that the Arc B390's 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs are being saturated at every resolution, with no evidence of CPU-side limitations emerging at lower resolutions. If the Ryzen 7 7700 were constraining performance, the frame rate gap between 1080p and 1440p would be much smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K — but the data shows near-uniform percentage losses across each step.

The fact that even at 1080p Low the system only reaches 108 FPS average further reinforces the GPU-bound analysis. A processor with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4063 should easily push well beyond 108 FPS in a lightweight adventure title if the graphics pipeline allowed it. The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and the measured frame rates in Dave The Diver align closely with what that score would predict.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 brings substantial processing capability to this combination, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture built on a 5 nm TSMC process. The processor runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample headroom for game logic and asset streaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a 3DMark max threads score of 8479, a Geekbench multicore score of 15371, and a Passmark multithread score of 34470, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

However, the measured FPS data in Dave The Diver shows no scenario where this CPU's capabilities become the limiting factor. The smallest frame rate gap between settings at any resolution is 16 FPS (from 72 FPS Ultra to 88 FPS Low at 1080p, interpolated from the measured 81 High and 108 Low), which is a relatively narrow spread for a game that scales from Low to Ultra. A CPU-bound scenario would show minimal frame rate variation across quality presets, but the data shows consistent 20-30% swings between Low and Ultra at every resolution.

The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance — evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1049, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1930, and a Passmark single-thread score of 4063 — is more than sufficient for Dave The Diver's gameplay mechanics. The game's adventure genre typically involves moderate AI, physics, and world streaming demands, none of which would strain an 8-core/16-thread processor with this level of per-core performance. The nearest CPU rivals in the benchmark database — the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% faster), Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% slower) — all sit within a narrow performance band, confirming that the 7700 is a mid-pack processor that would not bottleneck any mainstream GPU.

Instead, the data indicates that the CPU is effectively idling while the Arc B390 struggles to keep up. The 1080p Low result of 108 FPS is likely close to the GPU's maximum throughput in this game, and the CPU could probably push far higher frame rates with a more capable graphics solution. This is a classic case of processor overkill relative to the integrated GPU, where the Ryzen 7 7700's headroom goes entirely unused.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 bottlenecking the Intel Arc B390 in Dave The Diver?

A: No. The measured FPS data shows consistent resolution scaling with no signs of CPU limitations. The processor's 87th percentile standing and high single-thread scores (1930 Cinebench R23 single-core) far exceed what this game requires, and the frame rate drops uniformly as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1080p provides the most comfortable experience, with average FPS ranging from 72 at Ultra to 108 at Low. At 1440p, the system manages 54-82 FPS depending on settings, while 4K only reaches 36-55 FPS, making it the least suitable option for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GT 710 (1443). This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating entry-level performance.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700's 8-core configuration help in this game?

A: The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample computational resources, but the measured FPS data shows no evidence that this game leverages more than a few threads. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2043 and 4-thread score of 3931 suggest strong low-thread performance, but those capabilities remain unused given the GPU bottleneck.

Q: Should I use Low or Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 72 FPS average while Low reaches 108 FPS average, a 36 FPS difference. If visual quality matters, Ultra is playable, but players prioritizing smoothness should consider Medium (91 FPS) or High (81 FPS) as a balance between fidelity and frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2538 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the Arc B390's limited graphics performance rather than the Ryzen 7 7700's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2538 out of 2867 tested configurations in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 11.5th percentile of all systems in the database. This is a remarkably low ranking for a system with a processor that sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, and the discrepancy highlights the massive imbalance between the two components.

The Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking (1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12) is the primary driver of this poor combo placement. The GPU's nearest rivals — the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 — are all legacy or entry-level parts from previous generations, and the B390 only edges them out by 1.3-2.7%. Against modern discrete GPUs, the B390 would be several hundred percent slower, which explains why this combo lands near the bottom of the database despite having a capable processor.

For context, the Ryzen 7 7700's nearest CPU rivals all score within 0.6% of each other in average benchmark scores, meaning any of those processors paired with a stronger GPU would rank dramatically higher. The fact that this combo sits at 2538 while the CPU alone is top-tier indicates that Dave The Diver's performance is almost entirely dictated by the graphics solution. Players considering this configuration should understand that upgrading the GPU would yield massive gains, while the CPU would not need replacement for years.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 72 FPS average, which is playable for most adventure games, but the jump to 54 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 36 FPS at 4K Ultra makes those combinations unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The sweet spot appears to be 1080p High, which produces 81 FPS average while maintaining better visual fidelity than Medium (91 FPS) or Low (108 FPS).

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 61 FPS average, which is just at the edge of acceptable smoothness for many players. Medium at 1440p yields 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Low at 1440p reaches 82 FPS but sacrifices significant visual quality. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 55 FPS average, and Medium drops to 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, making 4K a poor choice for this combination.

For players who prioritize frame rate stability, the Medium preset at 1080p (91 FPS average, 77 FPS minimum) or 1440p (68 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum) offers the best balance of performance and quality. The Ultra preset's 25% performance penalty over High at every resolution (72 vs 81 at 1080p, 54 vs 61 at 1440p, 36 vs 41 at 4K) is substantial, and the visual gains in Dave The Diver's art style are unlikely to justify the cost on this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its best results across all settings. Low settings average 108 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 104 FPS, High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, with each settings tier costing roughly 10-17 FPS compared to the tier below it. The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system stays well above playable thresholds.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 82 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra both fall below it on average. Players at this resolution should stick to Medium or Low for consistent smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 55 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. Even the best 4K result (55 FPS at Low) fails to reach 60 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum of 39 FPS indicates significant frame drops during gameplay. 4K is not a viable option for this combination.

The measured data shows no min/max values for Low, High, or Ultra presets at any resolution, meaning only the Medium preset provides frame time variability information. At Medium, the delta between minimum and maximum FPS is 27 FPS at 1080p (77-104), 20 FPS at 1440p (58-78), and 14 FPS at 4K (39-53), suggesting that higher resolutions reduce frame time variance even as average FPS drops.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture built on Intel's 3 nm process, featuring 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. Its boost clock reaches 2500 MHz, delivering 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s. The GPU uses system shared memory with bandwidth that is system dependent, and its 80 W TDP classifies it as an integrated part rather than a discrete card.

In Dave The Diver, the Arc B390's performance profile is consistent with its 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it just barely ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These rivals are all from previous generations, and none would be considered adequate for modern gaming at high settings.

The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the sole bottleneck in this system. The resolution scaling pattern — approximately 25% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p and another 33% from 1440p to 4K — is textbook GPU-bound behavior. The settings scaling shows similar consistency, with Ultra costing roughly 33% of the Low preset's frame rate at every resolution (108→72, 82→54, 55→36). The Arc B390's shared memory architecture and system-dependent bandwidth likely contribute to its limited performance, though the data does not isolate memory bandwidth as a separate factor.

The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present in the specifications, but Dave The Diver's measured results do not indicate any ray tracing workload. The game's 2D-heavy art style and moderate graphical demands mean the Arc B390's limitations manifest primarily in raw fill rate and pixel throughput rather than advanced feature support. Players should treat this GPU as suitable for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in lighter titles, with 1440p and 4K requiring significant compromises in quality.