Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 3.1 15” Mid 2017 Specs

MacBook Pro  Mid-2017 15″ (Touch Bar) – BTO/CTO – MacBookPro14,3A17073162

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2017 Specs

About this MacBook Pro

This device is a BTO/CTO device that is nearly identical to mpxq2ll/a. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.

 

The powerhouse behind this device is a Core i7 3.1 GHz processor which featured both an integrated graphics card as well as the opportunity for a dedicated card. A Butterfly Mechanism keyboard is incorporated into the MacBook Pro to allow users to have a comfortable experience while typing.

The a1707 is an improvement upon previous designs and provides a signature feel to all Apple devices. This model is only offered in two colors, either silver or space gray. There are no USB ports provided on this device with only 4 Thunderbolt “3” ports provided with the intention for Apple to lead the adoption of USB C type devices.

Processor

3.1 GHz Core i7

Ram

16 GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2017 Specs
Storage

256, 512 GB SSD

Battery Life

10 Hours

Storage

The storage included is a 256 GB, 512 GB of removable PCIe-based flash storage. Flash storage is widely known as an industry leading storage technology and Apple is at the forefront of this.

Screen Size and Resolution

A 15.4″ Retina display high resolution (2880×1800) LED-backlit widescreen is the default for the screen type and resolution in this model.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro comes with MacOS X 10.12.5 (16F2073) and runs on a 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 7920HQ processor with up to 4.1 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and an AMD Radeon Pro 560 with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory as well as an integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 graphics processor that shares memory with the system similar to MPTT2LL/A.

Memory & Architecture

This MacBook Pro features a 256k level 2 cache and a 8 MB Level 3 cache plus a 8 GT/s frontside bus with 16 GB of 2133 MHzLPDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM.

Battery Life

The MacBook Pro comes with a 76.0 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 10 hours of wireless web or iTunes Movie use. As applications and Mac OS becomes more efficient, so does the devices it runs on.

Upgradability

The operating system of the MacBook Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.12.5 (16F2073). If you are looking to run Windows, the system can run Windows 10 (64-Bit) and does it quite efficiently due to updated bios and drivers. This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in and a weight of 4.02 lbs (1.83 kg) – becoming the lightest in MacBook Series so far.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.2 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
  • 4 USB 3.1 (Thunderbolt “3” Ports)
  • 3.5mm jack for headphones
  • 720p Face Time HD webcam

 

Introduced:  June 5, 2017

Discontinued: July 12, 2018

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, 8 MB

Processor

RAM Type

LPDDR3 SDRAM

Processors

1 (4 Cores)

Min. RAM Speed

2133 MHz

Architecture

64-Bit

Standard RAM

16 GB

Speed

3.1 GHz 

Maximum RAM

16 GB

Type

Core i7 (I7-7920HQ)

RAM Slots

None

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

16 GB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

 8 GT/s (DMI3)

Video Card

Radeon Pro 555/560

Cache Bus Speed

3.1 GHz (Built-in)

VRAM Type

 GDDR5

ROM/Firmware

EFI

Standard VRAM

2, 4 GB

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

2, 4 GB

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

256, 512 GB SSD

Standard Optical Drive

None

Storage Speed

N/A

Standard Ethernet

None

Storage Dimensions

 Soldered

Standard Modem

None

Storage Interface

 Onboard (PCIe 3.0)

Standard AirPort

802.11ac 

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

4.2

Type

76.0 W h Li-Poly

USB Ports

 4 (3.1)

Battery Life

10 hours

FireWire Port

None

Description

Keyboard

Full-size

Case Type

Notebook

Inclusive Input

Trackpad (Force Touch)

Form Factor

15″ MacBook Pro (Touch Bar)

SDXC Card Slot

None

Apple Order No

BTO/CTO

Microphone

2

Apple Subfamily

Mid-2017 15″ (Touch Bar)

Headphone

3.5 mm

Apple Model Number

A1707 (EMC 3162)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacBookPro14,3

Power Adapter

87W USB-C