Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.7 15" Early 2013 Specs

Identifiers: Retina Early 2013 - ME665LL/A - MacBookPro10,1 - A1398 - 2673

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The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.7 15-Inch (Early 2013 Retina Display) features a 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" 2.7 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (3740QM), with four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (which cannot be upgraded), 512 GB of flash storage, dual graphics processors -- a NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an "integrated" Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory, an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, and a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4" widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "retina" display with a thin, sleek case design that weighs a bit less than 4.5 pounds (2.02 kg). It does not have an internal optical drive.

Connectivity includes 3-stream AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, two "Thunderbolt" ports, an HDMI port, an audio in/out port, and an SDXC card slot. It does not have Gigabit Ethernet or Firewire "800," although adapters are available at extra cost.

In addition, this model has a backlit keyboard, a "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and an internal, and glued battery that provides an Apple estimated 7 hours of battery life.

Also see:

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• What are all the differences between the 15-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models and the "Mid-2012" models replaced?

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Introduction Date:

February 13, 2013

Discontinued Date:

October 22, 2013

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2013.

Processors:

1 (4 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

12023

Geekbench 2 (64):

13335

Details:

Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (32):

2984

Geekbench 3 (32):

11539

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (64):

3287

Geekbench 3 (64):

12851

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

3562

Geekbench 4 (MC):

11365

Details:

These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

725

Geekbench 5 (MC):

2718

Details:

These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

2.7 GHz

Processor Type:

Core i7 (I7-3740QM)

Details:

This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" (I7-3740QM) processor which includes four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 6 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.7 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize eight total "cores" or "threads" (four real and four virtual). Also see: How fast are the 13-Inch and 15-Inch "Early 2013" MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models replaced? How fast are they compared to the MacBook Air?

Turbo Boost:

3.7 GHz

Custom Speeds:

2.8 GHz*

Details:

*This model also could be custom configured with a 2.8 GHz Quad Core Core i7 (I7-3840QM) processor with an 8 MB level 3 cache for an extra US$350. This processor supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" up to 3.8 GHz as well as "Hyper Threading" with eight virtual cores or "threads." As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. Also see: How much faster are the 15-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro models custom configured with processors faster than the stock models? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost?

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the Retina Display-equipped MacBook Pro models?

System Bus Speed:

5 GT/s*

Cache Bus Speed:

2.7 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

*This system has a "Direct Media Interface" (DMI) that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k/32k x4

L2/L3 Cache:

256k x 4, 6 MB*

Details:

*Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 6 MB of shared level 3 cache.

RAM Type:

DDR3L SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1600 MHz

Details:

Ships standard with 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

16 GB*

Maximum RAM:

16 GB*

Details:

*The standard ME665LL/A configuration of this model has 16 GB of RAM onboard and it cannot be upgraded further. However, if the entry-level ME664LL/A MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.4 15-Inch (Early 2013, Retina Display) was custom configured with a 2.7 GHz Quad Core "Core i7" (3820QM) processor, which essentially makes it the same as this model (apart from memory and storage), it would have only 8 GB of memory by default. This entry-level model could be upgraded to 16 GB of RAM at the time of purchase for an extra US$200, but it cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

16 GB*

RAM Slots:

None

Details:

*There are no RAM slots. 16 GB of RAM is onboard and it cannot be upgraded later.

Video Card:

GeForce GT 650M*

VRAM Type:

GDDR5

Details:

*This system has dual graphics processors -- a NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 SDRAM and Intel HD Graphics 4000 with memory shared with the system. The system automatically switches between graphics systems based on use (when applications use OpenGL, Core Graphics or other graphically demanding technologies, the system will use the dedicated graphics card, otherwise it will use Intel HD Graphics to conserve battery life). Also see: Is there a "hack" to switch between graphics processors on the Retina Display MacBook Pro models manually?

Standard VRAM:

1 GB*

Maximum VRAM:

1 GB*

Details:

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor has 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. The "integrated" Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor shares memory with the system.

Built-in Display:

15.4" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

2880x1800

Details:

This model has a 15.4" color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology with a 2880 by 1800 native resolution at 220 ppi (178-degree viewing angle). It also supports scaled resolutions of 1920 by 1200, 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640. Also see: How can you "force" or "hack" the Retina Display MacBook Pro models to run at the native resolution or otherwise fit more on screen than by default? In the US, site sponsor AppleParts.io offers mail-in repair services, as well as parts for do-it-yourself repair for this this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Pro. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Pro. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook Pro.

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring*

2nd Max. Resolution:

2560x1600 (x2*)

Details:

*This model supports a simultaneous maximum resolution up to 2560x1600 on two external displays via Thunderbolt. Alternately, it can support a single display up to 2560x1600 via Thunderbolt and a single display up to 1920x1200 via HDMI. Although it can theoretically power all three external displays, as confirmed by a helpful reader, it runs too hot with three displays connected. Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?

Standard Storage:

512 GB SSD*

Std. Storage Speed:

N/A

Details:

*The standard ME665LL/A configuration of this model has 512 GB of flash storage rather than a hard drive. At the time of purchase, it also could be custom configured with 768 GB of flash storage for an additional US$400. However, if the entry-level ME664LL/A MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.4 15-Inch (Early 2013, Retina Display) was custom configured with a 2.7 GHz Quad Core "Core i7" (3820QM) processor, which essentially makes it the same as this model (apart from memory and storage), it would have 256 GB of flash storage by default. Also see: How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the Retina Display "Early 2013" MacBook Pro models? Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

Proprietary

Storage Interface:

Proprietary* (6 Gb/s)

Details:

*As first discovered by site sponsor OWC, the Retina Display MacBook Pro line uses a different connector than previous models. It provides 6 Gb/s of bandwidth (SATA III).

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

*This MacBook Pro does not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X. Site sponsor Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability. Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for this MacBook Pro? Can it be used with other Macs?

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*This model does not have an internal Ethernet port. However, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n (3-Stream)

Standard Bluetooth:

4.0

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?

USB Ports:

2 (3.0)

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps). It does not have a Firewire port although an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter is available.

Expansion Slots:

SDXC Card Slot

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

This model has an SDXC card slot. No expansion bays are provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro. Also see: Which SD Card storage solution is best for the Retina Display MacBook Pro? Which models are compatible? Is this type of storage safe?

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad (Inertial)

Details:

Apple reports that the backlit integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)." The glass multi-touch trackpad supports "inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities".

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Pro (Retina)

Details:

This MacBook Pro uses a thin black and silver "unibody" case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a "catchless" magnetic latch.

Apple Order No:

ME665LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Retina Early 2013

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

A1398 (EMC 2673)

Model ID:

MacBookPro10,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1398 Model Number, the 2673 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro10,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

95 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

7 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that this model has a "95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" that provides "up to 7 hours of wireless web" use. It cannot be upgraded by an end-user. Also see: How do you replace the battery in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro.

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.8.2 (12C3103)

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.15.x*

Details:

*This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion." OS X 10.9 "Mavericks", and OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" as well as OS X 10.11 "El Capitan." It is capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although it does not support the Auto Unlock feature. This model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14) and the final version of macOS Catalina (10.15), as well. It does not support macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) or later versions of the macOS. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Has anything been removed from previous versions of the macOS?

Minimum Windows:

7 (64-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

10 (64-Bit)*

Details:

*Apple's Boot Camp 5 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Window 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73

Avg. Weight:

4.46 lbs (2.02 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.8 cm, 35.89 cm, 24.71 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$2799

Est. Current Retail:

US$300-US$450

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

2 (Thunderbolt), 1 (HDMI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (3.0)

Firewire:

None

Details:

Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps). It does not have a Firewire port although an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter is available.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

None

Details:

No internal modem or Ethernet, although an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available. AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.0 are standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (Internal)

Sound In:

1

Details:

Dual internal microphones. Has a single "headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)" port. Supports Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone.

Sound Out:

1

Headphone:

1

Details:

Has a single "audio in/out" port.

Security (Lock):

None

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

1

Details:

100V-240V AC, 85W "MagSafe 2" power adapter.

Global Original Prices

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.7 15" Early 2013 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$2799

Brazil:

R$12.599

Mexico:

MXN $44,999

United States:

US$2799

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€2799

Belgium:

€2829

Denmark:

DKK 21,999

Finland:

€2849

France:

€2799

Germany:

€2799

Ireland:

€2849

Italy:

€2829

Luxembourg:

€2688,72

Netherlands:

€2829

Norway:

NOK 21.790

Portugal:

€2849

Spain:

€2829

Sweden:

SEK 24.995

Switzerland:

CHF 3'099

United Kingdom:

£2299

Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 20,988

Hong Kong:

HK$21,488

India:

Rs 189,900

Indonesia:

Rp 29,999,000

Japan:

¥254,800

Korea:

KRW 3,490,000

Malaysia:

RM 8,699

The Philippines:

PHP 130,990

Singapore:

S$3,788

Taiwan:

NT$89,900

Thailand:

THB 89,900

Vietnam:

VND 64,999,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$3199

New Zealand:

NZ$4199

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