Open-World Action RPGCreation Engine (64-Bit DX11)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition FPS Calculator

Skyrim Special Edition brings the timeless open-world adventure to life with volumetric godrays, dynamic depth of field, and 64-bit stability.

DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
CPU DependencyMEDIUM
GPU DependencyMEDIUM
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Calculate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition FPS for Your Rig

System Configuration

Native Mode
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition1080PHIGH PRESET
MODELED DATAMEDIUM CONFIDENCE
166AVG FPS
1% LOW FPS120 FPSPacing Floor
0.1% MIN94 FPSStutter Floor
FRAME TIME6.02 msRender Latency
Data Provenance: Synthesized from empirical GPU/CPU physics and game engine scaling model. Source: Verified Hardware Hierarchy & Engine Scaling Lab

Verdict: High-Refresh Esports Ready

GPU Bound (Optimal Gaming State)

Your graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060) is operating at maximum 99% capacity, which is the ideal state for AAA gaming. Your AMD Ryzen 5 5600 easily keeps up without stalling frame pacing.

Hardware Balance & Load Diagnostic

GPU Expected Load99%
CPU Expected Load30%
VRAM Buffer Status (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060: 8 GB)~4.0 GB / 8 GB

Resolution Scaling Impact (HIGH)

1080P166 FPS
1440P128 FPS
4K82 FPS

Competitive & Optimal Settings for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Use modded display fixes (SSE Display Tweaks) to cleanly unlock 144Hz+ without physics glitches.

Recommended Resolution: 1440PRecommended Preset: ULTRA

Reference Hardware Performance (1080p Ultra Baseline)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 409024 GB VRAM
312 FPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super12 GB VRAM
194 FPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40608 GB VRAM
120 FPS
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT16 GB VRAM
186 FPS
AMD Radeon RX 76008 GB VRAM
118 FPS

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Performance FAQs

Can Skyrim SE run above 60 FPS?

Vanilla physics engine is tied to 60 FPS, but mods like SSE Display Tweaks decouple physics for 144Hz+ monitors.