{"id":141811,"date":"2021-04-13T12:12:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T04:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=141811"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:39:44","slug":"skyrim-fps-boost-full-guide","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/skyrim-fps-boost-full-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyrim Special Edition FPS Boost – 5 Best Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having low FPS or significant FPS drops in Skyrim Special Edition? You’re not alone. Many players encountered the same problem, so we’ve put together a complete list of solutions for Skyrim SE FPS boost. Check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixes to try:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not try them. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that brings the best game performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Change the PC power plan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Update your graphics driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Modify the config file<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Roll back your AMD graphics driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Install mods<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 1 – Change the PC power plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If your computer is running on the Power saver<\/strong> or Balanced<\/strong> power plan as default, Windows will automatically adjust the CPU’s speed and may limit your gaming experience. For better performance, you could switch to the High performance option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key<\/strong> and R<\/strong> at the same time to open the Run command. Then type powercfg.cpl<\/strong> and click OK<\/strong>.
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    2. Select High performance<\/strong>.
      \"\"<\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you still don’t see improvement in Skyrim FPS, proceed to the second fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fix 2 – Update your graphics driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Graphics card driver is essential to a smooth and enhanced gaming experience. If you’re using a faulty or outdated graphics driver, you’re more likely to get Skyrim FPS drops. So to avoid this, you should check for the driver updates regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There are mainly two ways you can update your graphics driver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Option 1 – Manually:<\/strong> If you know the exact model of your graphics card, you can go straight to the manufacturer\u2019s website: Intel<\/a>, AMD<\/a> or NVIDIA<\/a>. Then search for the most recent driver that’s compatible with your operating system and install it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Option 2 \u2013 Automatically (Recommended)<\/strong>: If you don\u2019t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your video driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy<\/a><\/strong>. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact GPU, and your Windows version, and it will download and install them correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Download<\/a><\/strong> and install Driver Easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now<\/strong> button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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      3. Click the Activate & Update<\/strong> button next to the flagged graphics driver<\/em> to automatically update the correct version of that driver. Or click Update All<\/strong> to automatically download and install the correct version of all<\/em> the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
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        \ud83d\udd14 With Driver Easy         Pro version<\/a><\/strong>, you can unlock the full-packed features and technical support. If you\u2019re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.
        <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Restart your computer to apply the changes. If the issue persists, try the next fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Fix 3 – Modify the config file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Many players suggested mthat odifying certain values in the game’s configuration file will dramatically boost FPS in Skyrim. Follow the steps to see if that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Go to This PC<\/strong> > Documents<\/strong> > My Games<\/strong> > Skyrim Special Edition<\/strong>. Then open the Skyrim configuration file<\/strong> with editing software like Notepad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Locate bLockFramerate<\/strong> and set its value to 0<\/strong>. Then click Ctrl<\/strong> + S<\/strong> to save the file.
          \"\"<\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Go back to the Skyrim Special Edition folder and open the SkyrimPrefs<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Find iVsyncPresentInterval<\/strong>, set it to 0<\/strong> and save the file.
          \"\"<\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Once completed, launch Skyrim to test. If the FPS is not improved, there are a few more fixes to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Fix 4 – Roll back your AMD graphics driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          AMD users reported that the latest AMD graphics driver can trigger decreased performance in Skyrim. To see if that’s the cause, you could roll back your graphics driver to the previous version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          DDU is a solid fix for driver installation problems but it might not work for all cases. To get rid of potential risk, you’d better create a restore point<\/a> beforehand.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Here is the instruction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Download and install Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)<\/a>.<\/li>
          2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode<\/a>.<\/li>
          3. Launch DDU and select GPU<\/strong> and your graphics card brand<\/strong> on the main screen.
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          4. Click Clean and restart<\/strong>.
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          5. Wait for the uninstalling process to complete. Then, reboot your PC to exit the safe mode.<\/li>
          6. Go to the official support website of AMD<\/a> or NVIDIA<\/a> to download the previous version of your graphics card driver.<\/li>
          7. Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver manually.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Now see if the Skyrim FPS is raised. If not, try different versions until you find the one that renders the most stable Skyrim gameplay. Still no luck? Take a look at the last fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Fix 5 – Install mods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Skyrim mods can not only spice up your gaming experience but also fixes quite a lot of issues with the game and its engine. Simply trythese bug-fixing mods such as Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch<\/a> or SSE Engine Fixes<\/a> to see if they boost your FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            If you don’t know how to install mods for Skyrim, check out this guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            So these are all the fixes for Skyrim FPS boost. Hopefully they helped. If you have further questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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