Can I Run The Elder Scrolls® Online?
ZeniMax Online Studios · 2017
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
Can You Run The Elder Scrolls® Online?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Elder Scrolls® Online’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Elder Scrolls® Online — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →The Elder Scrolls® Online is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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The Elder Scrolls® Online System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Elder Scrolls® Online, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 | Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) | Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Elder Scrolls® Online — FAQ
Can I run The Elder Scrolls® Online?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in The Elder Scrolls® Online. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 FPS. 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® Online?+
The Elder Scrolls® Online needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 processor, a Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 150 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can The Elder Scrolls® Online run without a graphics card?+
No — The Elder Scrolls® Online is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870)).
How much RAM does The Elder Scrolls® Online need?+
The Elder Scrolls® Online officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.