Is this macbook good for video games

what is the best mac for video games?

MacBook Pro has two graphics processors, the AMD comes in when the graphics load is high.
The iMac has a much better graphics processor and can handle much more memory and faster cpu for better response.
The Mac Pro has an even higher level graphics processor, memory, cpu, plus can take very large cinema displays and handles dual displays very well.
Take you pick depending on just what you want in the way of gaming capability.  How much do you need, 3-D?  Go to the Mac Pro for that level.

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