Apple · MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)

Released February 2013

A 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro range combining retained entry processors with faster upper configurations.

Model history · 2 models, 2012–2013

Specifications

Screen size: 13.3″
Resolution: 2560 × 1600
Panel: IPS LCD
Touchscreen: No
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 Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
Pixel density: 227 ppi

Processor: Intel Core i5-3210M, Intel Core i7-3520M, Intel Core i5-3230M or Intel Core i7-3540M
CPU cores: 2
CPU threads: 4
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB to 768 GB
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.
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated graphics
Memory type: 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory; no higher memory option
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.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 7 hours
Battery capacity: 74 Wh
Weight: 1.62 kg
Thickness: 19 mm
Width × depth: 314 × 219 mm
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.
Charger: 60 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management
Materials: Aluminium enclosure
Colours: Silver

Ports: 2 × USB-A, 2 × Thunderbolt, MagSafe 2, headphone jack, SD card slot, HDMI
Wi-Fi: 802.11n; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth: 4.0
Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD
Operating system: macOS
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.
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
Keyboard: Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and ambient light sensor
Trackpad: Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap and drag
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Dual microphones
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

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)	13.3″	IPS LCD	Intel Core i5 or i7	8 GB	1.62 kg	7 h	Oct 2012
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)	13.3″	IPS LCD	Intel Core i5 or i7	8 GB – 16 GB	1.58 kg	10 h	Mar 2015
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)	13.3″	IPS LCD	Intel Core i5 or i7	4 GB – 16 GB	1.57 kg	9 h	Oct 2013