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Can the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition? (2026)

❌ Not really

~27 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 27 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	12	27
1440p	7	16
4K	4	9

💡 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.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 27 FPS, at 1440p about 16 FPS, and at 4K roughly 9 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) averages about 27 FPS at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.

What FPS does the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) get in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p?

Around 27 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 12 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition run better on the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.