The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR FPS by GPU
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Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 369 fps | 295 fps | 236 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 343 fps | 274 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 290 fps | 232 fps | 185 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 215 fps | 172 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 184 fps | 148 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 162 fps | 130 fps | 104 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 158 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 149 fps | 119 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 136 fps | 109 fps | 87 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 123 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 277 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 164 fps | 134 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 231 fps | 184 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 217 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 204 fps | 163 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 138 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 122 fps | 97 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 102 fps | 82 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 148 fps | 118 fps | 94 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 123 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 116 fps | 93 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 86 fps | 69 fps | 55 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 63 fps | 51 fps | 40 fps | 33 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 49 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 42 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 31 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps |
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2017) is a complete open-world RPG experience built from the ground up for virtual reality. This ambitious port brings the full scope of Bethesda's fantasy epic into VR, letting you battle dragons, explore vast landscapes, and tackle hundreds of quests with an unparalleled sense of immersion and scale. It's a full-length game designed specifically for headset gameplay, not just a quick VR experience.
Running Skyrim VR smoothly requires an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 8540 or better, paired with a CPU scoring approximately 6299 and 8 GB of RAM minimum. The game is relatively accessible compared to other VR titles, though maintaining stable FPS performance depends heavily on your graphics settings and GPU tier. Most modern gaming GPUs will handle it adequately, and you'll have flexibility adjusting resolution and visual quality to hit your target frame rate.
With a solid 77/100 rating, Skyrim VR is worth playing if you own a VR headset and enjoy immersive RPG experiences. The game successfully translates one of gaming's greatest adventures into virtual reality, delivering hundreds of hours of potential gameplay in a fully realized world.
Performance profile
November 2017 release. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
RPGs like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
