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Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.3 15” Late 2013 Specs
MacBook Pro – Retina Late 2013 15″ – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro11,2 – A1398 – 2674
About this MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.3 GHz 15-Inch Late 2013 is almost the same as ME293LL/A. But, we have listed this device separately for it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. The purpose of doing this is to make catalog browsing and reading easy.
Apple continued the production of the MacBook Pro in late 2013 with the introduction of the MacBook Pro Retina Display with a “Core i7” processor. and an 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 256 GB of flash storage. It combines a beautiful high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen 2880×1800 “retina” display and a thin and sleek case design. This model is known for its superb overall performance and graphics power. It is the ultimate notebook for high-end users who are after a blazing performance and strong battery life.
2.3 GHz Core i7
8 GB
256 GB SSD
8 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Pro has a 256 GB of flash storage. It is considered to be a major improvement to the previous hard drives in the former generations. This storage capacity is so fast that current models are still using it. It can also be configured up to 1 TB for an additional cost. While Apple does not encourage storage upgrade after purchase, however, it is possible.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.3 GHz 15-Inch Late 2013 features a 15.4” color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology. This fantastic retina display has a native resolution of 2880×1800 at 220 ppi (178-degree viewing angle). It has a bright panel. It offers rich color, good contrast, and pin-sharp details.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.3 GHz 15-Inch Late 2013 is dubbed as a graphics powerhouse for its Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor with 128 MB “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM. Its pre-installed MacOS X 10.9 (13A3017), 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 4850HQ processor contributes to its tremendous whopping performance and long battery life.
Memory & Architecture
Any application installed on the MacBook Pro (a1398) is guaranteed to run faster with its 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM RAM. All of these centers in the 64-Bit architecture. This doubles the data that your processor can handle. This is perfect for users who work on big data.
Battery Life
Apple promised longer battery life and it delivered. This a1398 MacBook Pro that comes with a 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery which gives off an 8-hour of wireless web use.
Upgradability
The operating system of this MacBook Pro is upgradable from its default macOS X 10.9 (13A3017) to the current macOS X. It also hosts the Windows OS 7 similar to at a minimum and accommodates an operating system as high as Windows 10 ME874LL/A. This product has dimensions of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 inches and a weight of 4.46 lbs (2.02 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: October 22, 2013 | Discontinued: July 29, 2014 | ||
| 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 2, 6 MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (4 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 2.3 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-4850HQ) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 8 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s (DMI2) | Video Card | Iris Pro 5200 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.3 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 | N/A | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Proprietary | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 x4) | Standard AirPort | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Type | 95 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.0 | 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 | BTO/CTO | Microphone | 1 |
| Apple Subfamily | Retina Late 2013 15″ | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1398 (EMC 2674) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro11,2 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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