Can I Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Check if your PC meets the system requirements for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. View minimum and recommended specs, performance estimates, and find the best deals.
System Requirements
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
- OS
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 12 GB
- OS
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Performance Estimates
Estimates based on benchmark scores, not real-world testing.
| Hardware | Estimated Tier |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 7950X | High 100fps+ |
Requirements Breakdown
To run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you need at least a Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 or equivalent CPU, a NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB or equivalent GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended experience, Bethesda Game Studios recommends a Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 CPU, a NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. This is an estimate based on benchmark scores, not exact FPS testing.
This analysis is based on benchmark scores and may not reflect exact real-world performance.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Categories
- RPG
- Metacritic
- 96
- Steam Reviews
- 92% Positive
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Benchmark Requirements
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