Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.3 15” 2012 Specs
MacBook Pro – MD103LL/A – MacBookPro9,1 – A1286
About this Mac
The popular 2012 MacBook Pro 15″ 2.3Ghz features an Intel Core i7 processor with a 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) and 500 GB of hard drive space. These specs were able to be configured to order or upgraded aftermarket. The 2012 Macbook Pro features dual-graphics processors (GPUs) and is ideal for photography, coding, video editing, 3G graphics, and gaming applications. This Mac is the last of 15″ Macbook Pro line that has upgradable RAM and a user-replacable battery, which is why it continues to be a best seller until current day.
MacBook Pro Mid 2012 specs incorporate the Thunderbolt standard port that can handle 10 Gbps bandwidth in both directions. It also supports peripherals with resolutions as high as 2560×1600 and an uninterrupted audio signal.
2.3 GHZ Core i7
4 GB
500 GB Hard Drive
7 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Pro has a standard storage of 500 GB on 6 Gb/s Serial ATA with a speed of 5400 RPM. The MD103LL/Acan be custom configured up to 16GB of RAM and with up to a 4TB 2.5″ SSD. This Mac remains extremely popular due to the ability to upgrade storage and RAM.
Screen Size and Resolution
This model has an LED-backlit 15.4” widescreen TFT active-matrix “glossy” display with a native resolution of 1440×900. It is available for custom configuration, enabling you to change it to high-res glossy or antiglare 1680×1050 display that further supports millions of colors.I By default, the pixels of this unit provide clarity and full images. It provides a seamless experience while reading documents or streaming high-quality videos online.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The MacBook Pro uses a pre-installed MacOS X 10.7.3 (11D2097), 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 3615QM “Sandy Bridge” processor, which is the second generation of Core processors. It can manage multiple threads simultaneously. It also comes with dual graphics processors – an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and as well as an “integrated” Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor.
Memory & Architecture
Applications installed on the MacBook Pro are run on a 256k level 2 cache and a 6 MB Level 3 cache plus a 5 GT/s frontside bus with 4 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) for its RAM. All of this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 77.5-watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 7 hours of wireless web use.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro comes standard with 4GB of RAM, but users have the ability to upgrade it up to 16GB. The operating system of the MacBook Pro comes pre-installed with MacOS X 10.7.3 and can be upgraded to 2020 version of OS Catalina. This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.95 x 14.35 x 9.82 in and a weight of 5.6 lbs (2.56 kg).
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 8X DL “SuperDrive”
- AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) which allows connection to the best Wi-Fi bands available
- Bluetooth 4.0 allowing for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- FireWire 800 port
- Gigabit Ethernet is provided for your Local Area Network (LAN) connections
- 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
- Thunderbolt standard port that is backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort and can support an audio signal and a 2560×1600 resolution
- SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad with support for new “four finger” gestures and programmable zones
- FaceTime HD webcam
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Introduced: June 11, 2012 |
Discontinued: October 22, 2013 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
15.4 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x 4 |
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Resolution |
1440×900 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 4, 6MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-12800 DDR3L |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
4 GB |
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Speed |
2.3 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
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Type |
Core i7 (l7-3615QM) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s |
Video Card |
GeForce GT 650M |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.3 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR5 |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
512 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
512 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
500 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DL “SuperDrive” |
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Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.1+EDR |
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Type |
77.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 2.0 |
2 |
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Battery Life |
7 hours |
FireWire 800 |
1 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
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Form Factor |
MacBook (Unibody) |
SDXC Card Slot |
1 |
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Apple Order No |
MD103LL/A |
Microphone |
1 |
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Apple Subfamily |
Mid 2012 15” |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1286 (EMC 2556) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
MacBookPro 9.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
