Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.5 13” Mid 2017 Specs
2017 – 13-inch – BTO/CTO – Core i7 – MacBookPro14,1 – A1708
About This Mac
This device is a BTO/CTO device which 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, 7th Generation “Kaby Lake” 2.5 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.
This is an improvement from 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 2 Thunderbolt “3” ports provided with the intention for Apple to lead the adoption of USB C-type devices.
2.5 GHZCore i7
8 GB
128, 256 GBFlash Storage
10 Hours
Storage
The storage included is a 128 GB or 256 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 13.3” 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)
This MacBook Pro comes with MacOS X 10.12.5 (16F2073) and runs on a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-7660U processor with up to 4.0 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
Memory & Architecture
This MacBook Pro features 64 MB of eDRAM embedded on the processor die and a 4 MB shared level 3 cache with 8 GB of 1866 MHz LDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM.
Battery Life
The MacBook Pro comes with a 54.5 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 10 hours of wireless web or iTunes Movie use, time consumption similar to mpxv2ll/a. As applications and Mac OS becomes more efficient, so do the devices it runs on.
Upgradability
This MacBook Pro can be upgraded from 8 GB RAM to up to 16 GB RAM on a purchase but cannot be upgraded after that.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 come with dimensions of 0.59 in ×11.97 in ×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
- Two USB 3.1 (Thunderbolt “3” Ports)
- 3.5mm jack for headphones
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad (Force Touch)
- 720p Face Time HD webcam
| Introduced: June 5, 2017 | Discontinued: N/A | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 13.3 inches | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k x 2 |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x 2, 4MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | LPDDR3L SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 2.5 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo boost) | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-7660U) | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 8 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 4 GT/s (OPI)* | Video Card | Iris 5000 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.5 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | Integrated |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 1.5 GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 1.5 GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 128, 256 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Proprietary | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Proprietary (PCIe 3.0) | Standard AirPort | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Type | 54.5 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.1 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Force Touch) |
| Form Factor | 13″ MacBook Pro (No Touch Bar) | SDXC Card Slot | None |
| Apple Order No | BTO/CTO | Microphone | 2 |
| Apple Subfamily | Mid-2017 13″ | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1708 (EMC 3164) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | MacBookPro14,1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
