MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications

Display

• 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
• Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
• Configurable to 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display.

Processor

• 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB L3 cache
• 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache
  Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 8MB L3 cache.

Memory

• 2.3GHz
  4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
  Configurable to 8GB.
• 2.6GHz
  8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory

Storage¹

• 2.3GHz
  500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
  Configurable options:
  • 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
  • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive
  • 128GB solid-state drive
  • 256GB solid-state drive
  • 512GB solid-state drive
• 2.6GHz
  750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
  Configurable options:
  • 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive
  • 128GB solid-state drive
  • 256GB solid-state drive
  • 512GB solid-state drive

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
• Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
• Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
• Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.56 kg)²

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 4000
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching
• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Thunderbolt digital video output

• Native Mini DisplayPort output
• DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
• VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
• Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
• HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

Connections and Expansion

• MagSafe power port
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
• Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
• Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
• Audio line in
• Audio line out
• SDXC card slot
• Kensington lock slot
• 8x SuperDrive

Wireless

• 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;³ IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Audio

• Stereo speakers with subwoofer
• Omnidirectional microphone
• Audio line in (digital/analog)
• Audio line out (digital/analog)
• Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Battery and Power⁴

• Up to 7 hours wireless web
• Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe power port

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–24° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet