Keeping this in view, is Intel Core i7 5500U good for gaming?
Based on current gaming requirements the HD i7 5500U is considered one of the weakest cards and wont meet modern AAA game specs. All games with system requirements of DirectX 11 or lower are met by this card.
One may also ask, how do I know what generation my i7 is? Go to Start > Settings > System > About. Next to Processor, you will see your chipset listed. You will see your processor and the first number after i3, i5, or i7 lets you know what generation you have. For example, our current chipset is the i7, 7th generation.
Similarly one may ask, what does i7 5500U mean?
ultra low voltage
What is i7 5th generation?
The Core i7-5775C is Intel's latest 5th Generation processor built on their industry leading 14nm process technology. Code named Broadwell, these unlocked desktop processors will bring a new level of performance and power efficiency to Mini PC's and desktop All-In-Ones.