Can I Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2016
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Can You Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | — |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
31 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
70 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
133 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition System Requirements
Minimum
OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB Storage: 12 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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