Can I run Skyrim Special Edition?
Official Skyrim Special Edition system requirements, player reports on Skyrim Special Edition performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor
- Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor
- Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
What players say about performance
The game generally runs smoothly with stable frame rates, especially on lower hardware, though some issues with physics and loading screens are noted.
Drawn from 23 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Physics engine breaks when FPS exceeds 60
- Frequent loading screens, even in fast areas
- Performance drops with mods and larger battles
- Memory leaks and crashes in some versions or mods
What runs it well
- Stable frame rates on lower end hardware
- Smooth gameplay with mods and optimized textures
- Fewer crashes with 64-bit support and memory improvements
- Stable Alt+Tab functionality
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.