The AMD RX 7800 XT is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 204 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 204 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 227 | 227 |
| 1440p | 204 | 204 |
| 4K | 116 | 116 |
At 1080p expect around 227 FPS, at 1440p about 204 FPS, and at 4K roughly 116 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.
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Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages about 204 FPS at 1440p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Around 227 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 227 FPS on all-High).
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.