On a NVIDIA GTX 760 (2GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
The NVIDIA GTX 760 (2GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 62 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.
Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 49 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 28 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 36 | 62 |
| 1440p | 22 | 49 |
| 4K | 12 | 28 |
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With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 760 (2GB) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 760 (2GB) averages roughly 49 FPS in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Volumetric (God) Rays and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.