The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB 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 60 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 60 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| 1440p | 36 | 62 |
| 4K | 20 | 46 |
At 1080p expect around 60 FPS, at 1440p about 62 FPS, and at 4K roughly 46 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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Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 60 FPS at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Around 60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 60 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.