Skyrim Performance Monitor 64
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 46 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim Performance Monitor 64
- By Sir Garnon
Description:
Skyrim Performance Monitor 64 is a utility used for tracking Skyrim’s system resource usage as it relates to INI settings and installed mods.
SPM 64 Currently monitors the following resources:
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[]Memory[/]
[]VRAM[/]
[]Disk I/O[/]
[]CPU[/]
[]CPU Temperature[/]
[]GPU[/]
[]GPU Temperature[/]
[]Threads[/]
[]FPS[/]
Main Features:
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[]Graphs and In-Game Display for Memory, VRAM, Disk I/O, CPU, CPU Temperature, GPU, GPU Temperature, and Threads resource usage, and also for FPS.[/]
[]Ability to save and replay past performance runs for use in comparing different configurations.[/]
[]Ability to Pause monitoring while Skyrim is running.[/]
[]Ability to capture Screenshots, useful for posting.[/]
In-Game Counter Configuration:
Support for dynamically customizing the Graphs and In-Game Counter Colors, Font Size, and Display Order:
In-Game Font and Font size can be changed:
Keyboard mappings reference for the in-game counter hotkeys:
Requirements:
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[] Windows 7, 8, 10, 11[/]
[] Microsoft . NET Framework v4. 5 (Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8) [/]
Installation:
To install, simply run the the included setup program:
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[]"SkyrimPerformanceMonitorInstaller.msi"[/]
IMPORTANT NOTE! Please remember to completely uninstall any previous versions first.
You may also need to install the latest Microsoft . NET Framework (required):
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[] Microsoft . NET Framework v4. 5 (Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10)[/]
Use the Windows Control Panel option "Uninstall a Program", then select "Skyrim Performance Monitor 64" from the list.
Directions:
[*]Click the Setup button to load your current INI for your game, the SkyrimSE executable, and the primary launcher. These are typically found somewhere like here:
Skyrim SE INI File Path
:\Users\\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SkyrimPrefs.ini
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[] Microsoft . NET Framework v4. 5 (Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10)[/]
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[]"SkyrimPerformanceMonitorInstaller.msi"[/]
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[] Windows 7, 8, 10, 11[/]
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[]Graphs and In-Game Display for Memory, VRAM, Disk I/O, CPU, CPU Temperature, GPU, GPU Temperature, and Threads resource usage, and also for FPS.[/]
Skyrim Performance Monitor 64 is a utility that tracks Skyrim Special Edition's system resource usage, including memory, VRAM, disk I/O, CPU, GPU, GPU temperature, threads, and FPS. It helps players optimize INI settings and mods by providing real-time performance data. With 3,304 endorsements and 57,426 downloads, it's a well-established tool for performance-minded modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 3,304 endorsements and 57,426 downloads.
- Gives you the full picture: memory, VRAM, disk I/O, CPU, GPU, temps, and threads all in one overlay.
- Helps you see exactly how your mod list and INI tweaks hit performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in July 2026, so it might not be actively maintained for future game updates.
- Utility only – no in-game visual changes, so if you're after graphics mods this isn't it.
- Potential compatibility risk with other overlay tools or ENB presets that also hook into the game.
For Skyrim SE players who obsess over performance and want to fine-tune their mod load order and INI settings. Also great for mod authors testing their creations. Skip if you just want prettier graphics – this is a diagnostic tool, not a visual mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Run the monitor while playing to see real-time resource usage and identify bottlenecks.
- Use the FPS data to compare different INI settings – tweak one at a time and watch the numbers.
- If you use ENB, check if the monitor conflicts with its overlay; you may need to toggle one off.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sir Garnon
- Version
- 5.0
- Downloads
- 57,426
- Endorsements
- 3,304
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 11/11/2016
- Updated
- 7/26/2026
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