The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Developer:
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
28 October 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (575 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.8 / 10 - moderately demanding
Buy:
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Official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition system requirements for PC

To run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 470, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 780. As for your CPU, an Core i5-750 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-2400 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 470 1 GB/AMD HD 7870 2 GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 780 3 GB/AMD R9 290 4 GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition performance on your PC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 780
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than GeForce GTX 780. Your graphics card can run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
140−150
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-2400

Core i5-12400 is 5.0x faster than Core i5-2400. Your CPU can run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

FAQ

When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition released?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was released on 28 October 2016.
How much RAM do I need for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
How many GB is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition occupies about 12 GB of disk space.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition a demanding game?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.8 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.6 575 votes

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