Can I run this game on integrated graphics?

[CubPCGamer]

My laptop (I can’t buy a new PC) has an Intel i3 processor and Intel Iris Graphics 6100 (integrated graphics). I have seen on some websites that it’s possible to play the game on integrated graphics with lower settings. Also, my integrated graphics are quite a bit better than Intel HD 4000. The original game is something like 7 years old now, so could I play the game?

I’d only really need a constant 30-ish FPS and lower settings are fine, but not too low.

If I can't run Special Edition, could I run the original Skyrim?

[MysticMalevolence]

It is below the minimum specs on the storepage. If it manages to run it, it won't run well, and you'll probably have graphics issues because of it.

[Kevin Flemming]

There are some mods for Oldrim, that drastically lower the graphics, with lower-than-normal resolution textures that vastly improve performance on systems at, and below, the minimum requirements. Could be worth having a look at the original game. I highly-doubt you will be able to run the SSE at all, given it requires more of everything compared to the Legendary Edition.

When it comes to most games, unless you hit the recommended requirements (not the minimum), then chances are you are going to suffer.

[Mringasa]

I ran Oldrim on Integrated Graphics without an issue. Had a bunch of mods on my setup as well, so that didn't prove to be an issue either. I would be hesitant to try it on Special Edition simply because it uses the Fallout 4 engine, and without an absolute ton of work you cannot run Fallout 4 on Integrated Graphics.

Not sure of the technical reasons, but one of the updates to Fallout 4 basically broke Integrated Graphics use because it forced certain elements that only dedicated GPUs can do. They weren't supported to start with, but you could easily play the game with them up to that specific update. At that point, it became almost useless to try unless you were willing to mod and tweak heavily, and still get spotty performance at horrible framerates.

If you want to play Skyrim, I'd definitely suggest Legendary Edition. It's moddable and runs quite well with Integrated Graphics.

[SpeedFreak1972]

well I found some bench from skyrim (2011) with this IGPU

low 1280x720 41.4 fps
med. 1366x768 23.9 fps
high 1366x768 15.2 fps
ultra 1920x1080 8.3 fps

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Iris-Graphics-6100.125591.0.html listed somewhere under games

as Mringasa said it will run on LE however on SE probably not If it runs it will be at a few fps

[Darkwave Dahlia]

Yes. Buy it. Test it for 3 hours. Stress test.

[SMIFFY]

If you have to ask, then you probably can't.