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Apple MacBook Pro MGXC2LL/A “Core i7″ 2.5 15” Mid 2014 Specs
MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2014 15″ – MGXC2LL/A – MacBookPro11,3 – A1398 – 2881
About this MacBook Pro
Apple refreshed the 15 inch MacBook Pro with a 2.5GHz quad-core i7, 16 GB of memory, 256 GB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce GT 750M.
This MacBook Pro Mid 2014 MGXC2LL/A features a 22 nm “Haswell/Crystalwell” 2.5 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor (4870HQ), with four independent processors “cores” on a single silicon chip, 6 MB shared level 3 cache, and dual graphics processors. It comes with a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4″ widescreen 2880×1800 (220 PPI) “Retina” display in a thin, sleek case design.
The MacBook Pro Mid 2014 has a backlit keyboard, a “no button” glass “inertial” multi-touch trackpad, and a “MagSafe 2” power adapter similar to MGXC2LL/A.
2.5 GHz Core i7
16 GB
512 GB SSD
8 Hours
Storage & Memory
This MacBook Pro model a1398 has standard 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage (which can be upgraded up to 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 an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4″ widescreen 2880×1800 “Retina” display in a case that weighs less than 4.5 pounds (2.02 kg).
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro Model a1398 retains dual graphics processors – an NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching. It comes with an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor with 128 MB of “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM with shared system memory.
The model also supports full native resolution in the built-in display on up to two external displays, both capable of displaying millions of colors.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro model features a 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s front-side bus with 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L onboard memory for its RAM, and all this is centered around in a 64-Bit architecture.
Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, two “Thunderbolt 2” ports, an HDMI port, an audio in/out port, and an SDXC card slot.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 95 watt-hour lithium polymer sealed battery that provides an Apple 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 | 2.5 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-4870HQ) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 16 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 5 GT/s (DMI2) | Video Card | GeForce GT 750M |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.5 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR5 |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 2 GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 512 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 | MGXC2LL/A | Microphone | 2 |
| Apple Subfamily | Retina Mid-2014 15” | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1398 (EMC 2881) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBook Pro 11,3 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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