This computer has an integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Comparing this computer to others in the same class (CPU level and other related tech), you will always get a better gaming/3D/graphics capability with a discrete card instead of integrated. However, the combination of Intel's i7-7500U and HD Graphics 620 are the best integrated combo to date (late 2016). So in one way it is the best of the worst, but Intel demonstrated a modern game with this combination running quite well on a similarly spec'ed laptop. Ultimately, you won't know the answer to your question until the exact required things are running on the system brought home. Best Buy has a good return policy, so if it seems good based on reviews and based on desired capabilities, but doesn't live up to expectations, bring it back. If that is too much trouble, then definitely spend the major bucks on a modern gaming system with a Geforce GTX 1060, 1070, or 1080. If the person who needs it doesn't need it portable, a desktop will be so much more powerful and cheaper than a laptop.