Can I Run The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2009
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
The game itself: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 128 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)'s physics are tied to its frame rate, so don't force it higher; spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)'s minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 512 MB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit |
| Processor | 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Graphics | 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 4.6 GB |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit Processor: 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent Memory: 512 MB Graphics: 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 4.6 GB Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible
Source: Steam
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) — FAQ
Can I run The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?+
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) needs at least a 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor, a 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver graphics card, 512 MB of RAM, 4.6 GB of storage, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit.
Can The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) need?+
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) officially requires a minimum of 512 MB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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