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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim System Requirements

  • Steam Deck: Playable
  • No Mac version
  • Out 11/10/2011
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Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates.

Minimum specs

30 FPS · 1080pOfficial
Graphics
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CPU
Dual 2.0GHz
RAM
2 GB

Recommended specs

60 FPS · 1080pOfficial
Graphics
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CPU
CPU / Quad-
RAM
4 GB

How strong a graphics card do you need?

Choose your frame rate and resolution

60 FPS · 1080p

Official

Graphics card

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CPU

CPU / Quad-

RAM

4 GB

Settings

High
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Full table (2 targets)
Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficialRecommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial
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CPUDual 2.0GHzCPU / Quad-
RAM2 GB4 GB
SettingsLowHigh

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Steam Deck

Steam Deck

Valve: Playable

Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.

Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?

No. On Steam, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Windows only.

FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?

Dual 2.0GHz, 2GB System RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.

Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?

No. On Steam, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Windows only.

Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  • OS *: Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
  • Hard Disk Space: 6GB free HDD Space
  • Video Card: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
  • Sound: DirectX compatible sound card

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