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

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Developer:
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
11 November 2011 (13 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (1362 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
Buy:
gog.com
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Official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim system requirements for PC

To run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 26 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 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
Pass RAM:
8 GB
File size:
26 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
DirectX:
DX9

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
Pass RAM:
8 GB
File size:
26 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
DirectX:
DX9

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim performance on your PC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1360×768
60 fps @ high
1600×900
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 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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 / 720p
170−180
medium settings / 768p
170−180
high settings / 900p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

FAQ

When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on 11 November 2011.
How much RAM do I need for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
How many GB is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim occupies about 26 GB of disk space.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim a demanding game?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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