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Can I Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition?
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 - Special Edition you need at least Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB 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 - Special Edition requirements in full
| Component | 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 RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available 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.