Skyrim System Requirements

Bradley Flemming

Bradley Flemming

Syrim system requirements

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Skyrim was first released over a decade ago on November 2011, meaning that most modern PCs can handle Skyrim’s low system requirements with ease. However, many versions have been released over the years including a VR version and an enhanced rerelease called Skyrim: Special Edition (SSE). SSE was a free upgrade for all owners of the original. These releases came with improved features and enhanced graphics that are more demanding than the version first released.

Skyrim: Special Edition minimum system requirements

  • 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

Skyrim: Special Edition recommended system requirements

  • 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

The virtual reality version of Skyrim is understandably more demanding to run but not by that much.

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Skyrim: VR minimum system requirements

  • OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Conclusion

The average gamer should have little problem when trying to run any version of Skyrim. However, modding is a major part of the game. Check out our article for the best Skyrim: VR mods for a good place to start. Many of the best mods will have a negative impact on performance so we recommend that you make sure your PC is above the recommended system requirements. If you do that’ll allow you to have many smooth and enjoyable sessions!

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