Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with the Intel Arc B370, a combination that lands at rank 2642 out of 2867 tested combos for this title. That places the pairing in the bottom portion of the database, roughly the 8th percentile of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects a system where the processor is far more capable than the graphics solution, and the measured frame rates confirm that the Arc B370 is the decisive factor in nearly every scenario. The data shows a playable experience at 1080p, a compromised one at 1440p, and a marginal one at 4K, with the gap between settings presets narrowing as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2642 out of 2867 tested combos places this pairing in the lower tier of the database for Dave The Diver. With only 225 combinations ranking below it, the system sits near the bottom, which is consistent with a GPU that occupies the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, a stark mismatch that the benchmark results reflect clearly. In practical terms, this combo is not competitive with mid-range or high-end configurations, but it is also not the absolute floor — the measured frame rates show that the game remains playable at lower resolutions and settings.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals. The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, with the AMD EPYC 9015 at 57555 (a delta of -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (1.1% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (1.4% ahead). These deltas are tiny, indicating that the processor’s performance is essentially on par with those server and desktop parts. However, none of that CPU headroom translates into higher frame rates in this game because the Arc B370’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it just 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). The GPU is the bottleneck, and the combo rank reflects that reality.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process at Intel’s foundry. It operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU includes 10 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1). The memory configuration is system shared, meaning the GPU draws from the main system RAM, with bandwidth listed as system dependent. The TDP is 25 W, and it is classified as an IGP with no power connectors or dedicated display outputs beyond what the portable device provides.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU’s role is to render a 2D side-scrolling adventure with occasional 3D depth, but the data shows that even this modest workload overwhelms the Arc B370 at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 98 FPS, which drops to 82 FPS at Medium, 73 FPS at High, and 65 FPS at Ultra. The pattern is consistent: each step up in quality costs roughly 9-16 FPS at 1080p. The GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for the game’s art style at low resolutions, but the system shared memory and lack of dedicated VRAM bandwidth become apparent as the resolution increases. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, which ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicates that the hardware is designed for basic tasks, not sustained gaming at high settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 55 at 1440p (a 24.7% reduction) and then to 37 at 4K (a 32.7% reduction from 1440p). The same pattern holds for Low settings: 98 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p (a 24.5% drop), and 49 FPS at 4K (a 33.8% drop). Medium settings see 82 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p (a 24.4% drop), and 41 FPS at 4K (a 33.9% drop). Ultra settings follow with 65 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p (a 24.6% drop), and 33 FPS at 4K (a 32.7% drop).

The percentage drops are remarkably consistent across all settings, hovering around 24-25% from 1080p to 1440p and 33-34% from 1440p to 4K. This uniformity indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, not the CPU, because a CPU-bound scenario would show smaller frame rate differences at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, but in this game, it is essentially idle while the Arc B370 struggles to fill pixels. The 4K results, with averages between 33 and 49 FPS depending on settings, are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 1440p results range from 49 to 74 FPS, making mid-range settings the only viable option for a consistent experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve playable frame rates. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 65 at Ultra to 98 at Low, all above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, only Low (74 FPS) and Medium (62 FPS) stay above 60 FPS, while at 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the highest being 49 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). These are all older or low-end parts, confirming the Arc B370’s position at the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X the bottleneck in this combo?

A: No. The CPU ranks at the 92nd percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 57498, while the GPU ranks at the 5th percentile. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads are far more than needed for Dave The Diver.

Q: What settings preset gives the best balance of frame rate and visual quality at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings produce an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. This is the only preset above 60 FPS average that also offers a quality improvement over Low (which averages 74 FPS). High averages 55 FPS and Ultra averages 49 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: The data indicates that 4K is playable only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 49. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS standard, and the experience would be noticeably less smooth than at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (1.1% higher), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (1.4% higher). The differences are minimal, indicating the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The TDP is 120 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. The processor’s benchmark results are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 32172 and singlecore scores 2253, while Geekbench multicore scores 22174 and singlecore scores 3010. The 3DMark scores range from 1286 for single-thread to 13929 for max threads, and PassMark multithread scores 54643.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU’s role is minimal because the game is not computationally demanding. The 12 cores and 24 threads are far more than necessary, and the single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1286, Cinebench R23 singlecore of 2253) is more than adequate for the game’s logic and physics. The data shows no scenario where the CPU limits frame rates; instead, the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking dictates the results. The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks — the AMD EPYC 9015, AMD EPYC 7313, Intel Core i9-14900, and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M — all have average scores within 1.4% of the Ryzen 9 9900X, but none of that performance headroom matters when the GPU is the bottleneck. The processor’s 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its capability, but in this specific game, it is effectively underutilized.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings presets deliver the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, but High averages 73 FPS and Medium averages 82 FPS, both offering smoother gameplay. Low averages 98 FPS, which is the highest but comes with the lowest visual quality. For a balance of visual fidelity and performance, High at 1080p is the recommended preset, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while providing better graphics than Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. Medium is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS while offering a quality improvement over Low. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less suitable for consistent gameplay. The minimum FPS for Medium is 52, which means occasional dips below 60 are possible, but the average remains acceptable. Low is the safest choice for locked 60+ FPS performance, but Medium provides a better visual experience without a dramatic drop in average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low averages 49 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. For the best experience at 4K, Low is the only viable preset, as it offers the highest average frame rate, though it still falls short of the 60 FPS standard. Medium at 41 FPS is playable but noticeably less smooth, and High and Ultra are marginal at best. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is only recommended for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate and are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are organized by resolution and settings preset, providing a complete picture of the combo’s performance in Dave The Diver.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 98 FPS. Medium produces an average of 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 94 FPS. High averages 73 FPS. Ultra averages 65 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 33 FPS, with each preset step costing roughly 9-16 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 74 FPS. Medium averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. High averages 55 FPS. Ultra averages 49 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 25 FPS, with smaller per-step differences than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 49 FPS. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS. High averages 37 FPS. Ultra averages 33 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 16 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes more uniformly limited as resolution increases.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 70-94 FPS; at 1440p, it is 52-71 FPS; and at 4K, it is 35-47 FPS. This data shows that the frame time variance increases with resolution, with the gap between minimum and maximum growing from 24 FPS at 1080p to 19 FPS at 1440p to 12 FPS at 4K. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving less headroom for frame rate fluctuation.

Overall, the combo’s performance is defined by the Intel Arc B370’s limitations. The Ryzen 9 9900X provides ample CPU power, but it cannot compensate for a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile. The measured results show a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium to High settings, with 1440p requiring Low to Medium settings, and 4K only viable at Low settings. The combo rank of 2642 out of 2867 reflects this reality, placing the system near the bottom of the database for Dave The Diver.