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Can the AMD RX 6700 XT run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition? (2026)

Yes — easily
~146 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 6700 XT is a strong 1440p card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU it averages about 146 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 146 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p203203
1440p146146
4K8383
💡 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: Runs easily on modern hardware (vanilla); Volumetric/God Rays is the one expensive setting. Texture mods change VRAM use a lot.

At 1080p expect around 203 FPS, at 1440p about 146 FPS, and at 4K roughly 83 FPS with optimized settings. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 6700 XT run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 6700 XT averages about 146 FPS at 1440p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.

What FPS does the AMD RX 6700 XT get in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p?

Around 203 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 203 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition run better on the AMD RX 6700 XT?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.