How do I find my frame rate (in FPS) in Skyrim?

Question

Really this goes for any game, but for my current needs, how do I measure my Frames per Second in Skyrim?

If possible I would like to avoid installing any additional software.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, Skyrim does not provide a method for displaying its FPS to the player. The console command tdt (ToggleDebugText) was expected to work by many players, as it did in previous Bethesda games. It doesn't work in Skyrim, though, so third-party software really is your only choice in this case.

I've used FRAPS successfully with Skyrim, the free version is sufficient for just an FPS readout.

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In general, if a game or its engine doesn't specifically provide an implementation of an FPS readout (usually via some sort of console command or similar), then additional software is your only choice.

Answer 2

If you have an EVGA video card their tuning utility has the ability to display fps in custom colors/locations.

Answer 3

MSI Afterburner is another one you can use. It was working then all of the sudden stopped for me. Could be just something I am using interfering with it. One thing worth a shot trying;

• Download, install, open up
• Right click on the monitor and go to properties
• Click the monitoring tab
• Go down to 'Active Hardware Motioning graphs'
• Check FPS and below that options were to show

Game Booster also has FPS options.

Will try FRAPS this time. Above may work well for others or not. Who knows. Worth a shot as well.