What GPU do I need to run The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon?

The minimum GPU requirement for The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon is AMD Radeon RX 5700. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon?

The minimum system requirements for The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon are: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700, RAM: 16 GB.

Can I play The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon

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1080p performance

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	951 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	854 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	991 fps	805 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	931 fps	756 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	919 fps	735 fps	598 fps
RTX 4070	985 fps	788 fps	630 fps	512 fps
RX 7800 XT	868 fps	694 fps	555 fps	451 fps
RTX 3080	844 fps	675 fps	540 fps	439 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	797 fps	638 fps	510 fps	415 fps
RTX 3070	727 fps	582 fps	465 fps	378 fps
RTX 4060	657 fps	525 fps	420 fps	341 fps
RTX 3060	563 fps	450 fps	360 fps	293 fps
GTX 1660 Super	408 fps	326 fps	261 fps	212 fps

1440p performance

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	946 fps	768 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	878 fps	713 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	985 fps	788 fps	640 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	929 fps	743 fps	604 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	872 fps	698 fps	567 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	862 fps	689 fps	552 fps	448 fps
RTX 4070	739 fps	591 fps	473 fps	384 fps
RX 7800 XT	651 fps	521 fps	417 fps	338 fps
RTX 3080	633 fps	507 fps	405 fps	329 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	598 fps	478 fps	383 fps	311 fps
RTX 3070	545 fps	436 fps	349 fps	284 fps
RTX 4060	492 fps	394 fps	315 fps	256 fps
RTX 3060	422 fps	338 fps	270 fps	220 fps
GTX 1660 Super	306 fps	245 fps	196 fps	159 fps

4K performance

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	788 fps	630 fps	504 fps	410 fps
RTX 4090	732 fps	585 fps	468 fps	380 fps
RX 7900 XTX	657 fps	525 fps	420 fps	341 fps
RTX 5080	619 fps	495 fps	396 fps	322 fps
RTX 4080 Super	582 fps	465 fps	372 fps	302 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	460 fps	368 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RTX 4070	394 fps	315 fps	252 fps	205 fps
RX 7800 XT	347 fps	278 fps	222 fps	180 fps
RTX 3080	338 fps	270 fps	216 fps	176 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	319 fps	255 fps	204 fps	166 fps
RTX 3070	291 fps	233 fps	186 fps	151 fps
RTX 4060	263 fps	210 fps	168 fps	137 fps
RTX 3060	225 fps	180 fps	144 fps	117 fps
GTX 1660 Super	163 fps	131 fps	104 fps	85 fps

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About

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon, released in 2003, is the acclaimed expansion pack for the RPG of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Set on the icy island of Solstheim, players embark on thrilling quests filled with werewolves, ancient prophecies, and complex storylines. This expansion deepens the immersive experience of the original game, allowing for expanded character development and exploration in a richly detailed world.

To run The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon smoothly, you'll need a minimum of 16 GB of RAM, alongside a compatible entry-level GPU that meets a benchmark score of roughly 1599. While Bloodmoon is not overly demanding by today's standards, achieving a solid FPS typically requires a GPU rated at least in the mid-tier range. Players with CPUs around the minimum score of 13869 should expect decent performance while enjoying the graphics settings that enhance the atmospheric visuals of Solstheim.

With a respectable rating of 82/100, Bloodmoon is highly recommended for fans of RPGs and those who appreciate captivating storytelling. The combination of rich lore, open-world exploration, and engaging gameplay makes it a noteworthy addition to any PC gamer's library. If you enjoy Morrowind, diving into Bloodmoon is certainly worth your time.

Performance profile

Released in June 2003, The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.