Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver pairs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU, a combination that lands near the bottom of the benchmark database for this title. The CPU, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost clock, is a modern desktop part with a 65 W TDP and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The GPU, however, is an integrated solution from Intel’s Panther Lake generation, featuring 1280 shading units and a 2400 MHz boost clock, but its performance characteristics in this game are strictly limited by its system-shared memory and integrated nature. The measured data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound across all tested resolutions and settings, with the CPU’s substantial compute headroom never becoming the primary constraint in any scenario.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides a strong foundation for this pairing, offering 8 cores and 16 threads on the AM5 socket. Its Zen 5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 pool. The processor’s 5.50 GHz boost clock is the headline figure, and its PassMark single-thread score of 4691 places it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating excellent per-core performance for a game like Dave The Diver, which typically relies on a few primary threads for gameplay logic and physics. The CPU’s multithreaded score of 36470 further confirms its capability, though the measured FPS data suggests that this processing power is never taxed to its limit in this specific title.

Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700F sits within a tight cluster of high-end rivals, with its average benchmark score of 69996 being nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, a 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, a -0.2% delta). The data shows that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, with deltas of 0.7% and 0.9% against the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K, respectively. In the context of Dave The Diver, this means the processor can easily handle the game’s simulation and AI workloads at any settings level. The fact that FPS drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra settings, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant, points to the GPU being the limiting factor. The 9700F’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are more than sufficient for this game, and the data shows no evidence of CPU-related stuttering or frame pacing issues, as even the lowest average FPS of 33 at 4K Ultra remains stable without a reported minimum below that average.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this analysis, and its specifications reveal why the combo ranks so low. This is an integrated GPU (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, sharing system memory rather than having dedicated VRAM. Its memory clock and bus width are listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," which means performance is tied to the host system’s RAM configuration. The GPU’s base clock is a low 300 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz, and it packs 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures, and the FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is the theoretical ceiling for compute, but the integrated nature severely limits practical throughput.

In the benchmark database, the Arc B370’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is a stark indicator of its low standing. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are all older discrete or integrated parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7% delta), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% delta). These deltas are all within a couple percentage points, confirming that the Arc B370 performs at a level roughly equivalent to a decade-old entry-level discrete GPU from AMD. In Dave The Diver, this means the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution and setting, as evidenced by the FPS scaling: at 1080p Low, the average is 98 FPS, but this drops to 65 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a 33 FPS reduction purely from settings changes. The GPU’s lack of dedicated VRAM is particularly problematic at higher resolutions, as the system-shared memory bandwidth becomes a constraint, explaining the steep performance cliffs observed at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2642 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database. This rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU’s own percentile ranking (94th) is excellent, but the pairing with an integrated GPU drags the entire system down. The data shows that this combo is positioned far below any system with a discrete mid-range or high-end GPU, regardless of CPU choice. For context, the rank of 2642 means there are 225 other combos that perform worse, but these are likely pairing older or weaker integrated GPUs with equally modest processors, or using severely outdated hardware.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo’s measured FPS figures align with what the GPU’s synthetic score predicts. The Arc B370’s 5th percentile standing in 3DMark translates directly to sub-60 FPS averages at 1440p High (55 FPS) and only a 37 FPS average at 4K High. Even at the lowest settings (1080p Low), the system only achieves 98 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional, and this is the best-case scenario. The combo’s rank relative to others shows that users with this configuration are getting performance that is roughly equivalent to systems built around the GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Radeon HD 5770, which would have been considered a budget card in 2009. The CPU’s headroom is wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot keep up with the processor’s ability to feed frames; this is a classic case of a bottlenecked system where the weakest link determines overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings yield an average of 98 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop to 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, indicating some frame variability but generally smooth gameplay. High settings average 73 FPS, and Ultra settings average 65 FPS. The delta from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 33 FPS, or roughly a 34% reduction in performance, which is a significant penalty for visual fidelity improvements.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS figures fall considerably. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 62 FPS (with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS). High settings average 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 24 FPS, showing that the resolution increase alone costs about a quarter of the frame rate. At 1440p Ultra, the system is hovering near the edge of playability, with a 49 FPS average that would feel sluggish for a fast-paced adventure game.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 49 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that approaches 60 FPS. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, indicating noticeable stuttering. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo beyond the lowest preset, and even then, the 49 FPS average is not smooth. The measured FPS breakdown reveals that the GPU’s performance scales poorly with resolution, which is typical for an integrated part relying on system memory.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data is unambiguous: this system is severely GPU-limited. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 98 to 74, a 24 FPS reduction (24.5%). From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the FPS drops from 74 to 49, another 25 FPS reduction (33.8%). The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is a 49 FPS drop, meaning 4K performance is exactly half of 1080p performance. This is a classic signature of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU’s frame generation capability is not affected by resolution, only the GPU’s rendering workload is.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced percentage-wise. From 1080p Ultra (65 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (49 FPS), the drop is 16 FPS (24.6%). From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (33 FPS), the drop is another 16 FPS (32.7%). The total drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 32 FPS, or 49.2%, which is nearly identical to the Low settings scaling. This consistency across settings confirms that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading capacity are the limiting factors, not the CPU’s ability to feed frames. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at lower settings (where the GPU is less stressed) and larger drops at higher settings, but the data shows uniform scaling, indicating that the GPU is saturated at all times. The system-shared memory of the Arc B370 is the primary culprit, as it cannot provide the bandwidth needed for high-resolution textures and frame buffers, causing the observed performance collapse at 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 82 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring no dips below 60 FPS. The High preset at 73 FPS is also acceptable, but the 9 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is worth it for the added frame stability. Ultra at 65 FPS is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes, and the data shows a minimum FPS below 60 at Medium, so Ultra is likely to exhibit stuttering in busy areas.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only configuration that maintains a consistently smooth experience, with a 74 FPS average. Medium at 62 FPS is borderline, but the minimum of 52 FPS indicates that frame drops below 60 will occur, which can be jarring in a game like Dave The Diver that has frequent dialogue and exploration sections. High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS are not recommended for a playable experience, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable input lag. For 4K, only the Low preset is viable, with a 49 FPS average, but even this is not ideal; the Medium preset’s minimum of 35 FPS is too low for comfortable play. The data suggests that 4K gaming on this combo should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept a less fluid experience. The best overall experience is at 1080p Medium, which delivers the highest frame rates with acceptable visual fidelity, while 1440p users should stick to Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 82, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, making it the most balanced preset for this resolution.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 33, and at 4K Low, it is 49. While 4K Low is technically playable, the frame rate is below 60 FPS, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 35 FPS indicates a stuttery experience.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 69996, showing that it is a high-end desktop processor.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 98 at 1080p Low to 49 at 4K Low, a 50% reduction, which clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 are more than sufficient for this game, while the GPU’s system-shared memory and low 5th percentile standing cause all performance limitations.