System requirements · PC
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition PC system requirements
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition needs at least an Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 processor, 8 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB graphics card, on Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version).
For the recommended settings: an Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 processor, 8 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB graphics card. It takes 12 GB of storage.
Minimum and recommended requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
How demanding is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
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Memory: Needs more minimum RAM than 45% of the 1,937 PC games with requirements we track (8 GB).
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Storage: Larger than 47% of the 1,852 games with a storage figure (12 GB).
Compared with the minimum requirements of every game that has a requirements page on gamekeys.deals. We compare memory and storage only: processor and graphics card names cannot be ranked reliably from Steam's text.
Other platforms
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is also available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The PC specifications on this page do not apply to console editions.
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