head to head
vs
The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionvsThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.