PC requirements
The Elder Scrolls Online System Requirements
The Elder Scrolls Online needs at least Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350, 4 GB RAM and Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350, 8 GB RAM and Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
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Quick answers
Running The Elder Scrolls Online on PC
Can my PC run The Elder Scrolls Online?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does The Elder Scrolls Online need?
150 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.