Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.2 15” Mid 2014 Specs

MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2014 15″ – MGXA2LL/AMacBookPro11,2A13982876

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2014 Specs

About this MacBook Pro

Apple continued its production of the MacBook Mid-2014 with its release of the 15 inch MacBook Pro that features a 2.2GHz quad-core i7, 16GB of memory, a 512GB SSD, and NVidia GeForce GT 750M.

This MacBook Pro 2014 features a 22 nm “Haswell/Crystalwell” 2.5 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor (4770HQ), with four independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, 6 MB shared level 3 cache, and dual graphics processors. It also comes with a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4″ widescreen 2880×1800 (220 ppi) “Retina” display in a thin, sleek case design.

Processor

2.2 GHz Core i7

Ram

16 GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2014 Specs
Storage

256 GB SSD

Battery Life

8 Hours

Storage

This MacBook Pro model a1398 has standard 256GB built-in Flash Storage (which can later be upgraded to 512 GB or 1 TB of flash storage but only at the time of purchase). The flash storage is still used in today’s models and considered to be one of the most efficient storage devices available.

Screen Size and Resolution

This MacBook Pro 15 inch from Apple has a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4″ widescreen rated at 5 million pixels. The widescreen, LED-backlit IPS screen displays a glossy finish and has a native resolution of 2880 x 1800, resulting in pixel-for-pixel accuracy.


The Retina display provides incredible color and quality. This MacBook Pro also allows you to use up to 2 external displays at up to 2560 x 1600 via Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort). Additionally, it has an HDMI port that help support HDMI-compliant devices. The visuals are handled by integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The model has an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor with 128 MB of “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM (and shared system memory). The quad cores can run at a stock speed of 2.2 GHz. The processor can be overclocked up to 3.4 GHz, backed by Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology.


The MacBook Pro Model a1398 is powered by a quad-core 4th generation Crystalwell 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor. The 4th-gen Crystalwell processor uses low voltage that further contributes to improved battery life. The model features Iris Pro Graphics with 128MB of embedded memory.

Memory & Architecture

This MacBook Pro model features a 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache and 16GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM memory, all centered around in a 64-Bit architecture- providing remarkable mobile video editing capabilities at the time of its launch.

Battery Life

The MacBook Pro (MGXGC2LL/A) comes with a 95 watt-hour lithium polymer sealed battery that provides an estimated 8 hours of battery life.

Upgradability

The operating system of the MacBook Pro can be upgraded to the latest versions. It also supports Windows 7 (64-Bit) and can accommodate operating systems such as Windows 10 (64-Bit). This is a significant improvement when compared to the previous generations and adds to the popularity of the line-up.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
  • HDMI port
  • Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
  • An Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
  • 2 Thunderbolt “2” ports that are backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort
  • An SDXC Card Slot
  • No button glass multi-touch trackpad
  • 720p Face Time HD webcam

 

Introduced:  July 29, 2014

Discontinued: May 19, 2015

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

2.2 GHz

Maximum RAM

16 GB

Type

Core i7 (I7-4770HQ)

RAM Slots

None

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

16 GB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

5 GT/s (DMI2)

Video Card

Iris 5200

Cache Bus Speed

2.2 GHz (Built-in)

VRAM Type

Integrated

ROM/Firmware

EFI

Standard VRAM

1.5 GB

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

1.5 GB

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

256 GB SSD

Standard Optical Drive

None

Storage Speed

672/719 MB/s

Standard Ethernet

None

Storage Dimensions

Proprietary

Standard Modem

None

Storage Interface

Proprietary (PCIe 2.0×4)

Standard AirPort

802.11ac

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

4.0

Type

95 W h Li-Poly

USB Ports

2 (3.0)

Battery Life

8 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

MGXA2LL/A

Microphone

2

Apple Subfamily

Retina Mid-2014 15”

Headphone

1

Apple Model Number

A1398 (EMC 2876)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacBook Pro 11,2

Power Adapter

1