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Can a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

Yes, runs well. About 60 fps on High at 1080p with a processor that does not limit the card. Add your own processor and memory to sharpen the answer.

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Estimate · 1080p HighRuns well
60FPS

Runs well · The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

A steady 60 fps or more on High at 1080p.

GeForce GTX 1060 6GBCPU assumed fast enough

Estimated frame rates

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p60606060
1440p60606047
4K60513626

Average frames per second. 60 or more feels smooth. These are estimates; real results vary by scene, drivers and game version.

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GBNVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage12 GB12 GB

Requirements from the game’s Steam page.

Updated October 3, 2026

Frame rate chart

Estimated average fps by resolution and preset.

How The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition runs on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Our estimate puts the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB at about 60 fps on High at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, which means it runs well. On Low the same card manages about 60 fps, and on Ultra about 60.

The graphics card is the limit here, so lowering the resolution or the quality preset is what raises your frame rate.

For a steady 60 fps, our estimate says: 1080p: Ultra (about 60 fps); 1440p: High (about 60 fps); 4K: Low (about 60 fps).

Settings advice

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition lists 8 GB of RAM (recommending 8 GB) and a processor of the Intel i5-2400 class. Our estimate assumes a processor that does not limit the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, so enter yours in the checker above if it is older than that.

For reference, the next card up in our list, the GeForce GTX 1660 Super, is estimated at 60 fps on High at 1080p, so you have room to raise settings or resolution on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.

Common questions

Can a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

Our estimate is about 60 fps on High at 1080p, and about 60 fps on Low. Verdict: Yes, runs well.

What settings should I use for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, Ultra holds about 60 fps. At 1440p, High holds 60 fps. Even 4K is possible on Low.

How much RAM does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition want with a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition lists 8 GB as its minimum and recommends 8 GB. The graphics card does not change that: with less memory than the minimum the game can stutter or fail to start whatever card you have.

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