Apple MacBook Pro ME665LL/A “Core i7″ 2.7 15” Early 2013 Specs

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MacBook Pro Retina Early 2013 – ME665LL/A – MacBookPro10,1 – A1398 – 2673

About this MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro ME665LL/A 15 inch is a high-end notebook that is perfect for professionals. The introduction of A1398 with a Core i7 processor and 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 512 GB of flash storage. This 15 inch MacBook Pro has a 2880×1800 Retina Display that flaunts a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen, which goes with a thin and sleek case design.

This ultimate notebook provides power users a striking combination of a magnificent display with a blasting performance and long battery life in a single computer similar to ME874LL/A.

2.7 GHz Core i7

16 GB

512 GB SSD

7 Hours

Storage

The blazing-fast flash storage of this MacBook Pro is remarkable. Similar to ME698LL/A it comes with a 512 GB SSD of 6 Gb/s. This unit allows a configuration of up to 1B for an additional cost at the same time of its purchase. This is already a major improvement from the previous hard drives in the earlier generations. Since it features faster flash storage, it is not surprising that it is still used up to this day by most models and stands for devices available in the market.

Screen Size and Resolution

This MacBook Pro Model a1398 features a 15.4” color widescreen LED-backlit display powered by an In-Plane Switching technology or referred to as IPS. This monitor shows true-to-life colors that are full of richness and contrast in 2880×1800 native resolution (220 ppi or 178-degree viewing angle).

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The MacBook Pro is a graphics powerhouse. It has both the discrete GeForce GT 650M card and Intel Iris Pro graphics. It automatically switches depending upon the need for it. Apple further claims that even if a user doesn’t prefer a discrete GPU, this function is a default similar to ME664LL/A. This model has a pre-installed MacOS X 10.8.2 (12C3103), a 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory, and an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares the system.

Memory & Architecture

Any application installed on the MacBook Pro is guaranteed to work faster with its 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with a 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM for its RAM. It focuses on a 64-Bit architecture.

A 64-bit system operates more efficiently in producing more top quality images and sharp graphics. This makes the model ideal for high-end gaming and HD viewing.

Battery Life

This MacBook Pro is powered by a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides 7 hours of the wireless web according to the official test conducted by Apple. It is not upgradeable even after its initial purchase.

Upgradability

By default, this a1398 MacBook Pro has standard 8 GB of RAM, but users can upgrade it to 16 GB. Furthermore, its operating system can also be upgraded from the pre-installed MacOS X 10.6.6 (10DJ3210) even to the latest macOS X. It also hosts a Windows OS 7 (32-Bit) and accommodates an operating system that is as high as Windows 8.1 (64-Bit). This model has dimensions of 0.95 in x 12.78 in x 8.94 in and a weight of 4.5 lbs or 2.04 kg.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
SDXC Card Slot
No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
FaceTime HD webcam.

Introduced: February 13, 2013		Discontinued: October 22, 2013
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	15.4″ Widescreen	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k x 4
Resolution	2880×1800	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	256k x 4, 6 MB
Processor		RAM Type	DDR3L SDRAM
Processors	1 (4 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1600 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	16 GB
Speed	2.7 GHz	Maximum RAM	16 GB
Type	Core i7 (I7-3740QM)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	16 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	5 GT/s	Video Card	GeForce GT 650M
Cache Bus Speed	2.7 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	GDDR5
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	1 GB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	1 GB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	512 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	N/A	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	Proprietary	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Proprietary (6 Gb/s)	Standard AirPort	802.11a/b/g/n(3-Stream)
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.0
Type	95 W h Li-Poly	USB Ports	2 (3.0)
Battery Life	7 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Inertial)
Form Factor	MacBook Pro (Retina)	SDXC Card Slot	1
Apple Order No	ME665LL/A	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	Retina Early 2013	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1398 (EMC 2673)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Pro 10,1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: ME665LL/A, A1398, EMC 2673, MacBook Pro 10,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 20, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Pro at a glance

Family: MacBook Pro
Order Number: ME665LL/A
Model Number: A1398
EMC: 2673
Model ID: MacBook Pro 10,1
Year: 2018

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