Apple · MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)

Released February 2013

A refreshed 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro with faster Ivy Bridge processors and up to 16 GB of memory.

Model history · 2 models, 2012–2013

Specifications

Screen size: 15.4″
Resolution: 2880 × 1800
Panel: IPS LCD
Touchscreen: No
Display type: Retina LED-backlit IPS display with millions of colours; native 2880 × 1800 and scaled modes of 1920 × 1200, 1680 × 1050, 1280 × 800 and 1024 × 640. Refresh rate and brightness unpublished by Apple.
Pixel density: 220 ppi

Processor: Intel Core i7-3635QM, Intel Core i7-3740QM or Intel Core i7-3840QM
CPU cores: 4
CPU threads: 8
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Memory: 8 GB or 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB to 768 GB
CPU: Quad-core Core i7-3635QM at 2.4 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB shared L3 cache), Core i7-3740QM at 2.7 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz, 6 MB), or Core i7-3840QM at 2.8 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz, 8 MB). The lower base offers both faster processor options; the upper base can upgrade from 2.7 GHz to 2.8 GHz. Primate Labs documents exact chip identities, cross-checked against Intel.
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB GDDR5 memory; automatic graphics switching
Memory type: 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory; the lower base has 8 GB, configurable to 16 GB. The upper base has 16 GB as standard. Memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.
Storage type: Flash storage; lower 2.4 GHz base has 256 GB, configurable to 512 GB or 768 GB. The upper 2.7 GHz base has 512 GB, configurable to 768 GB. All three processor options and both memory sizes are explicitly available through the lower base; duplicate upper-base combinations appear once.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 7 hours
Battery capacity: 95 Wh
Weight: 2.02 kg
Thickness: 18 mm
Width × depth: 358.9 × 247.1 mm
Battery life detail: Built-in 95 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: 85 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 and support for 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

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
Intel Core i7-3635QM	8 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3635QM	8 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3635QM	8 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3635QM	16 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3635QM	16 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3635QM	16 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	8 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	8 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	8 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	16 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	16 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3740QM	16 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	8 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	8 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	8 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	16 GB	256 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	16 GB	512 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
Intel Core i7-3840QM	16 GB	768 GB	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)	15.4″	–	Intel Core 2	2 GB – 4 GB	–	–	Feb 2008
AppleMacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)	15.4″	–	Intel Core 2	1 GB – 3 GB	–	5 h	Oct 2006
AppleMacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)	15.4″	IPS LCD	Intel Core i7	8 GB – 16 GB	2.02 kg	8 h	Oct 2013