Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition requirements.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
| CPU | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Source: official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.
The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.
Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition needs at least Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version), a Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB graphics card and 12 GB of storage.
For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB graphics card.
Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and even the recommended specs.
Yes — on Medium to High settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.
No, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a paid game on PC.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition needs 12 GB of free space.
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