Can I update the graphics card in my iMac end 2012?

I am able to update the graphics card in my iMac end 2012? I know that this is not a gaming computer, but I want to be able to play low end games. Is this possible?

# You don't have a 'card' in this model. Starting with 2012 models graphics hardware was inseparable and soldered to the logic board. Looks like this:

{image from iFixit.com}

Small bumps under the person holds the heat sink are all your gfx hardware.

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