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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition? (2026)

✅ Yes — easily

~162 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 162 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 162 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	162	162
1440p	110	110
4K	63	63

CPU-bound: in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, a Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU caps you near 162 FPS regardless of graphics settings.

💡 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 162 FPS, at 1440p about 110 FPS, and at 4K roughly 63 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 NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 162 FPS at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. A Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU can cap it near 162 FPS here.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 1080p?

Around 162 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 162 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

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.