2017 · Action, Adventure, MMO, RPG
The Elder Scrolls Online System Requirements
Also known as ESO
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System requirements
| Specification | 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the ESO system requirements?
ESO is the short name players use for The Elder Scrolls Online. Minimum: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350, Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870) and 4 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for The Elder Scrolls Online?
Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350 or equivalent, Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 560 or AMD Radeon™ 6870), 4 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free space on Windows 10 64-bit.
What hardware is recommended for The Elder Scrolls Online?
Bethesda Softworks recommends Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350, Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 4GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570) or higher and 8 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run The Elder Scrolls Online?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in The Elder Scrolls Online?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.