Apple MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.3 13” Mid 2017 Specs
2017 – 13-inch – Core i5 – MacBookPro14,1 – MPXQ2LL/A – A1708
About this Mac
The powerhouse behind this a1708 device is a Core i5 2.3 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 mid 2017 to allow users to have a comfortable experience while typing.
This is an improvement upon previous designs and provides a signature feel to all Apple devices. This MPXQ2LL/A 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.
2.3 GHZCore i5
8 GB
128, 256 GBFlash Storage
10 Hours
Storage
The storage included in the Apple MacBook Pro 2017 is a 128 GB or 256 of removable PCIe-based flash storage. Flash storage is widely known as an industry leading storage technology and Apple are at the forefront of this.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch Retina display high resolution (2560×1600) LED-backlit widescreen is the default for the screen type and resolution in this model.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro 2017 specs comes with MacOS X 10.12.5 (16F2073) and runs on a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i57360U processor with up to 3.6 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and an Iris Plus Graphics 640 graphics processor.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro 13 specs features a 256k level 2 cache and a 4 MB Level 3 cache plus a 4 GT/s front side bus with 8 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro 2017 comes with a 54.5 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 10 hours of a 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 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in and a weight of 3.02 lbs (1.37 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
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Force Touch)
- 720p Face Time HD webcam
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Introduced: June 5, 2017 |
Discontinued: N/A |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
13.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 2 |
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Resolution |
2560×1600 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 2, 4MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
LPDDR3 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
2133 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
2.3 GHz (3.6 GHz Turbo boost) |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
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Type |
Core i5 (I5-7360U) |
RAM Slots |
None |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
8 GB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
4 GT/s (OPI) |
Video Card |
Iris 5000 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.3 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
Proprietary |
Standard VRAM |
1.5 GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
1.5 GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
128, 256 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Proprietary (PCIe 3.0) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
54.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port |
2 |
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Battery Life |
11 – 17 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Force Touch) |
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Form Factor |
13″ MacBook Pro (No Touch Bar) |
SDXC Card Slot |
None |
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Apple Order No |
MPXQ2LL/A |
Microphone |
2 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Mid-2017 13″ |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1708 (EMC 3164) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBookPro14,1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
