Free FPS
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 124 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
this is a downloadable guide about what to do to have the best performance possible on Skyrim SE.
The guide tries to be exhaustive, but you can do just a part of what it proposes, just enough to have the performance you personally want.
Nothing here introduces unstability, disables functionality, or change your play in any way (except sometimes better graphics).
Only one change: less waiting, more CPU, more GPU.
I have added a list of bugfixes, seeing as performance-wise, it's better to avoid using GPU or CPU time to handle bugs.
Between versions, check the last stickied post to see which mods will be included in the next version.
Please download and endorse ;)
DaydreamingDay
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Thanks to 13coins and Paazkrent for the discussion about the fixes list and Paramount :)
Thanks to BullishMarket and nosferat2007 for the comment in Easy wind about Karonar1 improved HDT SMP dll :)
Thanks to DarkViper680 for the comment leading to a correction :)
Thanks to dmc99 for the comment on AMD FSR for Skyrim SE :)
Thanks to DSAdam97 for the advice to try and test SSE Display Tweaks :)
Thanks to Fractalbase for the advice to include Vanilla Scripting Enhancements :)
Thanks to ktifhfl for the advice on Magpie and Lossless scaling :)
Thanks to LegendaryHiccupz for the tip on skee64.ini :)
Thanks to LolSpider to have reminded me of SSE Fixes, Grass FPS Booster and Simply Optimized Textures for SSE :)
Thanks x3 to mattski123 for the comments leading me to change Skyrim Platform section, and to add a Changelog; for the advices on Base coat and Rob's Bug Fixes - Our xEdit Scripts :)
Thanks to MrSkyrimBro for the comment reminding me of No grass in cities :)
Thanks to Nevieth for the advice to include JK's patch for SPO and DynDOLOD :)
Thanks to NolseFTW to have seen and informed me of the error on DLSS :)
Thanks to Nzed123 for his reminder of Shadow Boost for SE :)
Thanks to Paazkrent for the advice to include Shadow Boost :)
Thanks to Papitas for his performance measure of Skyrim Platform.
Thanks to thappysnek, author of MO2 and CPU Affinity to have kindly reminded me of it :)
Thanks to Viekang for his tip on Display Tweaks OSD script analyzing abilities.
Thanks to WindzStruct for his tip on Remove Loading Fade to Black :)
Thanks to wolverene1878 for the tip on AMD FSR project for Skyrim VR :)
Thanks to Zanderat for the comment leading to displaying more info about the use of LoadAccelertaor with ENB :)
Free FPS is a performance guide for Skyrim Special Edition, offering tweaks to boost CPU and GPU usage without disabling features or altering gameplay. With 7,139 endorsements and 356,589 downloads, it's a popular resource for players seeking smoother performance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 7,139 endorsements and 356k downloads.
- Non-invasive: promises no stability loss or gameplay changes.
- Simple approach—just tweak settings for better hardware utilization.
⚠️ Cons
- Not a mod but a guide—requires manual configuration.
- No specific steps or settings listed in the description.
- Last updated in January 2023—may not cover the latest Skyrim SE patches.
For Skyrim SE players who want better performance without sacrificing gameplay or stability. If you're hitting FPS drops and are willing to tweak settings, this guide is for you. Skip if you prefer plug-and-play mods or want visual overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Read the guide thoroughly before making changes—it's a guide, not a mod.
- Back up your Skyrim SE settings (like SkyrimPrefs.ini) before tweaking.
- Test performance in a demanding area like Riften or a city to see the impact.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DaydreamingDay
- Version
- 1.47
- Downloads
- 356,589
- Endorsements
- 7,139
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 6/15/2021
- Updated
- 1/17/2023
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