Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) vs Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) compared with MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

	AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)	AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
Overview
Released
Released	February 2013	October 2012
Display
Screen size
Screen size	13.3″	13.3″
Resolution
Resolution	2560 × 1600	2560 × 1600
Panel
Panel	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	No
Display type
Display type	Retina LED-backlit IPS display with millions of colours; native 2560 × 1600 and scaled modes of 1680 × 1050, 1440 × 900 and 1024 × 640. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.	Retina LED-backlit IPS display with millions of colours; native 2560 × 1600 and scaled modes of 1680 × 1050, 1440 × 900 and 1024 × 640. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
Pixel density
Pixel density	227 ppi	227 ppi
Performance
Processor
Processor	Intel Core i5-3210M, Intel Core i7-3520M, Intel Core i5-3230M or Intel Core i7-3540M	Intel Core i5-3210M or Intel Core i7-3520M
CPU cores
CPU cores	2	2
CPU threads
CPU threads	4	4
Graphics
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage
Storage	128 GB to 768 GB	128 GB to 768 GB
CPU
CPU	The retained 128 GB base has a dual-core Core i5-3210M at 2.5 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB cache), configurable to Core i7-3520M at 2.9 GHz (up to 3.6 GHz, 4 MB). The refreshed 256 GB base has Core i5-3230M at 2.6 GHz (up to 3.2 GHz, 3 MB), configurable to Core i7-3540M at 3.0 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz, 4 MB). Primate Labs identifies the exact processors; Apple includes both bases in this generation's sheet.	Dual-core Intel Core i5-3210M at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz and 3 MB shared L3 cache, or Core i7-3520M at 2.9 GHz with up to 3.6 GHz and 4 MB cache. Exact processor identities documented by Ars Technica.
GPU
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated graphics
Memory type
Memory type	8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory; no higher memory option	8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory; no higher memory option
Storage type
Storage type	Flash storage; retained 2.5 GHz base has 128 GB, configurable to 256 GB, 512 GB or 768 GB. Refreshed 2.6 GHz base has 256 GB, configurable to 512 GB or 768 GB. Processor upgrades follow their corresponding base; memory remains fixed at 8 GB.	Flash storage; 128 GB base configurable to 256 GB, 512 GB or 768 GB, and 256 GB base configurable to 512 GB or 768 GB. Both bases offer the Core i7 upgrade.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 7 hours	Up to 7 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	74 Wh	74 Wh
Weight
Weight	1.62 kg	1.62 kg
Thickness
Thickness	19 mm	19 mm
Width × depth
Width × depth	314 × 219 mm	314 × 219 mm
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Built-in 74 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 7 hours wireless web or 30 days standby under Apple's test conditions. Reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.	Built-in 74 Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 7 hours wireless web or 30 days standby under Apple's test conditions. Reference weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger
Charger	60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management	60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management
Materials
Materials	Aluminium enclosure	Aluminium enclosure
Colours
Colours	Silver	Silver
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × USB-A, 2 × Thunderbolt, MagSafe 2, headphone jack, SD card slot, HDMI	2 × USB-A, 2 × Thunderbolt, MagSafe 2, headphone jack, SD card slot, HDMI
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g	802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.0	4.0
Webcam
Webcam	720p FaceTime HD	720p FaceTime HD
Operating system
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Port detail
Port detail	Two USB 3 ports up to 5 Gb/s, two Thunderbolt ports up to 10 Gb/s with native Mini DisplayPort output, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 2 and headphone/optical digital audio output. Supports Apple iPhone headset with microphone. Ethernet and FireWire require separate Thunderbolt adapters.	Two USB 3 ports up to 5 Gb/s, two Thunderbolt ports up to 10 Gb/s with native Mini DisplayPort output, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 2 and headphone/optical digital audio output. Supports Apple iPhone headset with microphone. Ethernet and FireWire require separate Thunderbolt adapters.
External displays
External displays	Built-in screen plus up to two external displays at 2560 × 1600, with millions of colours; DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI adapters sold separately	Built-in screen plus up to two external displays at 2560 × 1600, with millions of colours; DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI adapters sold separately
Keyboard
Keyboard	Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and ambient light sensor	Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and ambient light sensor
Trackpad
Trackpad	Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap and drag	Glass Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap and drag
Speakers
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Microphones
Microphones	Dual microphones	Dual microphones
In the box
In the box	MacBook Pro with Retina display, MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord; OS X Mountain Lion and iLife apps	MacBook Pro with Retina display, MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord; OS X Mountain Lion and iLife apps