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Can I Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Pick your parts once. We compare them against the game’s published minimum and recommended specs and tell you which bar you clear.
To run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim you need at least Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor, 2GB System RAM and Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM graphics. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim requirements in full
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) | — |
| CPU | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| RAM | 2GB System RAM | 4GB System RAM |
| GPU | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM | DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher) |
| Storage | 6GB free HDD Space | — |
Quick answers
About this checker
Do I need to download anything?
No. The comparison runs in your browser against our hardware database. Most requirement checkers make you install a scanner; this one does not.
How accurate is this?
The requirements come straight from each game's store listing. Hardware tiers are ranked by relative performance, so a card that is close to the bar is reported as borderline rather than a confident yes.
What if my exact GPU is not listed?
Pick the closest model in the same family and generation. The tiers are broad enough that neighbouring models land in the same bucket.
Does clearing the minimum mean it will run well?
Minimum usually means around 30fps on low settings at 1080p. For a smooth 60fps you want to clear the recommended column.