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Can my PC run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Released 2016 · RPG · Metacritic 74
Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at every resolution, with DLSS / FSR / Frame Generation.
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- CPU
- Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 12 GB
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320✓ matched
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB✓ matched
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 12 GB
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) requires at least Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945, NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB, and 8 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition support DLSS or FSR?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition does not currently support upscalers.