Can I Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Wondering if your PC can run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition? Released in 2016, it is a moderate title for modern gaming PCs. Below you can detect your graphics card in the browser and get an exact FPS estimate at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, see how popular GPUs perform, and check the official minimum and recommended system requirements — all without downloading anything.
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Expected FPS by graphics card
High preset · average FPS · your benchmark may vary by CPU and settings.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 75 fps | 52 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 139 fps | 97 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 146 fps | 102 fps | 66 fps |
| RX 6700 XT | 172 fps | 121 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 225 fps | 158 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 390 fps | 273 fps | 176 fps |
System requirements
Minimum
- CPU
- Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- OS *
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- OS *
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — frequently asked questions
Can I run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on my PC?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a moderate game. The fastest way to know is to run the instant in-browser check above — it detects your graphics card and shows your estimated FPS in seconds. You can also compare your GPU against the table below.
What FPS will I get in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p?
On a mainstream RTX 3060 you can expect around 139 FPS in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p on high settings. Faster cards push well above 60 FPS; check the full table for your exact GPU.
Can a budget or older GPU run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
An entry-level GTX 1060 6GB gets roughly 75 FPS in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p. Lowering the preset to medium or low improves that further — run the benchmark above for a precise read on your own hardware.
Is the The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition FPS estimate accurate?
Our estimates come from real benchmark data across reference GPUs, interpolated for your card — typically within about 15%. Measured data points are labelled as such, and you can run the in-browser benchmark for a result tuned to your exact PC.
