Can I run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseOct 27, 2016
- Playing now27 536
- Steam user reviews94 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBgold
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
✓ Checked against real benchmarks – values corrected for this game.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 2060 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 3060 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4060 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5060 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 9060 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 3070 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4070 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5070 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 7800 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 9070 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4080 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5080 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4090 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5090 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade – limited by the game or the processor
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
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