Majority of my devices are at least Ryzen 2xxx, that includes desktops and laptops. Ever since the release of Vega, I was blown away at their APU graphics. It definitely surpasses iGPU.
I know dGPU could be better, but I preferred the (resale value) of Ryzen devices.
However, I still use Intel 4th ~ 6th Gen laptops that I pick up for free, or had from 10+ years ago. Great for indie gaming still.
I generally hold onto devices because they work perfectly fine with a SSD. Even though they're not "blazing fast" or cutting edge.
Everything runs on NixOS.
Exactly my thoughts too.