Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 10 CPU/16 GPU 14" Specs
Identifiers: 14-Inch, M2 Pro, 2023 - MPHE3LL/A* - Mac14,9 - A2779 - 8102*
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The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 14-Inch (2023) model features a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with ten cores (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD could be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
Offered in silver and a darker "Space Gray" color, this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a gigantic "Force Touch" trackpad.
Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 12-18 hours of runtime.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.
Compared to its predecessor, the 14" "2023" MacBook Pro models have faster performance and graphics performance, longer battery life, and improved connectivity as well as the option of additional RAM (at additional cost).
Also see:
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- What are all the differences between the "2021 M1 Pro/Max" and "2023 M2 Pro/Max" 14" and 16" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the 14" and 16" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
January 17, 2023* |
Discontinued Date: |
October 30, 2023 |
| 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.
*This model was introduced and made available for order on January 17, 2023. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on January 24, 2023.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2023. |
| Processors: |
1 (10 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. 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 Mac14,9 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): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. 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 Mac14,9 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): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. 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 Mac14,9 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): |
6790* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
37731* |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. 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 Mac14,9 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): |
1936 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
11932 |
| 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 Mac14,9 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: |
3.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple M2 Pro |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M2 Pro processor (SoC) with ten cores (6 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Apple does not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software reports that it runs around 3.49 GHz. It also has a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 200 GB/s of memory bandwidth. |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
10-Core* |
| Details: |
*This model also can be custom configured with faster processors at additional cost. Two of these options -- a M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU for an extra US$300 and a M2 Max 12-Core CPU/30-Core GPU for an extra US$500 essentially are the same as standard configurations albeit with a smaller 512 GB SSD if otherwise configured as stock.
Perhaps most notably, though, one custom configuration is a M2 Max 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU option for an extra US$700, which is not available as a standard option.
EveryMac.com additionally has documented this custom M2 Max 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU configuration as its own model. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Proprietary |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
192k+128k x6, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
32 MB x6, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*Third-party software analysis has determined that the Apple M2 Pro SoC in this model has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core reportedly also has a 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. The system has a 24 MB level L3 cache that is shared by the GPU, as well. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Shipped standard with 16 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
16 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
32 GB* |
| Details: |
*16 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it could be upgraded to 32 GB of RAM for an additional US$400.
If also custom configured with the M2 Max 12-Core CPU/30-Core GPU -- which itself costs an extra US$500 -- standard RAM becomes 32 GB and the RAM could be upgraded further to 64 GB for an additional US$400.
If also custom configured with the M2 Max 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU -- which itself costs an extra US$700 -- standard RAM becomes 32 GB and the RAM could be upgraded further to 64 GB or 96 GB for an additional US$400 or US$800, respectively.
The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase.
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 "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it could be configured with 32 GB of RAM for an additional US$400. At the time of system purchase, if configured with an upgraded CPU/GPU, RAM also can be upgraded to as much as 64 GB or 96 GB for an additional US$400 or US$800, respectively. The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase. |
| Video Card: |
16-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 16-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 16-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Built-in Display: |
14.2" 16:10 |
Native Resolution: |
3024x1964 |
| Details: |
14.2" color widescreen LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display. It has a 3024 by 1964 native resolution at 254 ppi, up to 1000 nits of sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR content only), SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It also has support for 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, ProMotion (for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz) as well as fixed refresh rates of 47.95 Hz, 48.00 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 60.00 Hz. It has a roughly 16:10 aspect ratio; there is a "notch" at the top of the display that holds the webcam and related sensors.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 (6K) x2* |
| Details: |
*This model supports full native resolution on the interior display in addition to up to two external displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt; one external display up to 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 144 Hz over HDMI (2.1); one external display up to 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz or one external display up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 240 Hz over HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro shipped by default with 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but also could be configured with higher capacity onboard SSD storage at the time of system purchase at additional cost -- 1 TB for US$200, 2 TB for US$600, 4 TB for US$1200, and 8 TB for US$2400.
The storage is built-in to the computer and cannot be upgraded after system purchase.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
Also see: What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Which is the best?
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
Soldered |
Storage Interface: |
Onboard* |
| Details: |
*The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This MacBook Pro does not have an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
| Details: |
*This model does not have an internal Ethernet port.
Also see: How do you connect the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro to a wired Ethernet network? Is it possible? |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard. |
| USB Ports: |
3* (4) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 standard (up to 40 Gb/s). |
| Expansion Slots: |
SDXC |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model does not have an external "expansion slot" in the traditional sense, but it does have an SDXC-capable SD card slot that supports up to 250 MB/s data transfer with UHS-II SD cards.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, and more for this MacBook Pro. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size (Magic Keyboard) |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (Force Touch) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the keyboard in this model is a "Backlit Magic Keyboard." It has 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys "including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement," It supports Touch ID and has an ambient light sensor. It does not have a "Touch Bar."
The "Force Touch" trackpad offers "precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures." |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Pro 14" 2023 |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro uses a thin black and silver or black and dark "Space Gray" "unibody" case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a "catchless" magnetic latch. It has a Touch ID sensor, but it does not have a "Touch Bar." |
| Apple Order No: |
MPHE3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
14-Inch, M2 Pro, 2023 |
| Details: |
*MPHE3LL/A refers to this model in Space Gray; in Silver, the order number is MPHH3LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2779 (EMC 8102*) |
Model ID: |
Mac14,9 |
| Details: |
These identifiers are shared by multiple models, but the Model Identifier in software is the most specific.
*The EMC number is not listed on the underside, but it is listed in software.
Also see: All Macs with the A2779 Model Number, the 8102* EMC Number, and the Mac14,9 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: |
70 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
12-18 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can provide up to 12 hours of "wireless web" and up to 18 hours of "Apple TV app movie playback". The system is bundled by default with a 67W USB-C Power Adapter. For an additional US$20, it can be upgraded to a 96W USB-C Power Adapter that supports fast charging (50% charge in approximately 30 minutes). |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 13.2 (22D49) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Ventura (macOS 13) and macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sequoia (macOS 15).
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this notebook, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Virtualization |
| Details: |
For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.5 lbs (1.60 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.55 cm, 31.26 cm, 22.12 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1700-US$1900 |
| Details: |
*By default, regardless of color, this MacBook Pro was sold with 512 GB of storage for US$1999.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 10 CPU/16 GPU 14" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$2599 |
Brazil: |
R$23.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $49,999 |
United States: |
US$1999* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€2399 |
Belgium: |
€2449 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 18,999 |
Finland: |
€2529 |
| France: |
€2399 |
Germany: |
€2399 |
| Ireland: |
€2499 |
Italy: |
€2499 |
| Luxembourg: |
€2347,81 |
Netherlands: |
€2449 |
| Norway: |
NOK 27.490 |
Portugal: |
€2499 |
| Spain: |
€2449 |
Sweden: |
SEK 28.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 2'199 |
United Kingdom: |
£2149 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 15,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$15,999 |
| India: |
Rs 1,99,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥288,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 2,790,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 8,799 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 126,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$2,899 |
Taiwan: |
NT$64,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 73,900 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$3199 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$3699 |
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