The Elder Scrolls Online System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Elder Scrolls Online
Developer:
Zenimax Online Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
4 April 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (183 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.6 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official The Elder Scrolls Online system requirements for PC

To run The Elder Scrolls Online, you'll need at least 3 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 6850, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 750. As for your CPU, an Core i3-540 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-2300 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVidia GeForce 460 or AMD Radeon 6850)
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core i3 540 or AMD A6-3620 or higher
Pass RAM:
3 GB RAM
File size:
85 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 2GB RAM (NVidia GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon HD 7850)
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
85 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

The Elder Scrolls Online performance on your PC


The Elder Scrolls Online performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 750
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 5.1x faster than GeForce GTX 750. Your graphics card can run The Elder Scrolls Online at recommended settings according to Zenimax Online Studios.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Elder Scrolls Online FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
200−210
medium settings / 768p
200−210
high settings / 768p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110
4K / 2160p
100−110

The Elder Scrolls Online performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-2300

Core i5-12400 is 5.6x faster than Core i5-2300. Your CPU can run The Elder Scrolls Online at recommended settings according to Zenimax Online Studios.


FAQ

When was The Elder Scrolls Online released?
The Elder Scrolls Online was released on 4 April 2014.
How much RAM do I need for The Elder Scrolls Online?
You need a minimum of 3 GB RAM for The Elder Scrolls Online. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Elder Scrolls Online?
The Elder Scrolls Online occupies about 85 GB of disk space.
Is The Elder Scrolls Online a demanding game?
The Elder Scrolls Online is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.6 out of 10.

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