Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.5 15” Mid 2015 Specs
2015 – 15-inch – BTO/CTO – Core i7 – MacBookPro11,4 – A1398
About this Mac
MacBook Pro 15 Inch 2015 marks the end of the “Retina” Display MacBook Pro. This a1398 device is a BTO/CTO device with an upgraded 2.5GHz processor from the MJLQ2LL/A. The 2015 MacBook Pro model has faster flash storage, and a higher capacity battery, than the previous MacBook Pro models.
The 2015 MacBook Pro features a more advanced “Force Touch” trackpad which uses haptic feedback to register pressure when clicked. The MacBook Pro “Core i7” 2.5 15-Inc features a 22 nm “Haswell/Crystalwell” 2.5 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor, with 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM, 256 GB PCIe-based flash storage.
The 2015 Macbook Pro models feature a vivid 2880-by-1800 resolution which provides a high-resolution image with pixel-for-pixel accuracy. This 15-inch MacBook Pro was built-to-order and nearly identical to the MJLQ2LL/A.
2.5 GHZCore i7
16 GB
256 GBFlash Storage
9 Hours
Storage
This MacBook Pro comes standard with a 256 GB SSD which is able to be upgraded up to 2-TB SSD with aftermarket parts. The MacBook Pro a1398 is PCIe-based flash storage. This is a vast improvement from the hard drives which are used in previous generations. This MacBook Pro 2015 15 Inch is a high-performing PCIe-based flash drive available today.
Thanks to the superfast read and write performance of the PCle-based flash storage, you will find starting up is really fast, apps launch quickly, and navigating the desktop feels fluid and responsive similar to mjlt2ll/a.
Screen Size and Resolution
This model showcases a 15.4” Retina display high resolution (2880×1800) LED-backlit widescreen by default as its screen type and resolution. The pixel density is so high, your eyes will witness Images and texts taking on a new level of realism. The Retina display reduces glare while maintaining incredible color and quality. As a result, the graphics produced are absolutely breathtaking making the product stand out among its competitors.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Pro features MacOS X 10.10.3 (14D2134) and runs on a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 4870HQ processor with up to 3.7 GHz of Turbo Boost supported. The MacBook Pro 15 inch 2015 has a phenomenal display with the graphics power of an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor that shares memory with the system, which accelerates demanding graphics tasks by acting as an ultrafast cache.
Memory & Architecture
This model features 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory centering around a 64-Bit architecture. It also has 128 MB of “Crystalwell” embedded DRAM on the CPU package to provide more memory bandwidth than earlier integrated graphics solutions. You will get even better performance when playing high-resolution games, editing video in Final Cut Pro X, or rendering images in pro graphics applications. 16 GB of RAM is on board and cannot be upgraded to a higher capacity.
Battery Life
The 15 inch Macbook Pro a1398 model l has a 99.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 9 hours between charges. The built-in battery gives you up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles.
Upgradability
Apple MacBook Pro 2015 inch is upgradable from its old to new versions. It can work with Windows 7 (64-Bit) and support operating systems as new as Windows 10 (64-Bit) simultaneously. With the dimensions of 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 and a weight of 4.49 lbs (2.04 kg), it is capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. This adds to the popularity of this MacBook, making it a force to reckon with.
Inclusive Features
The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
- HDMI port
- Two USB 3.0 Ports are supplied for the connection of external keyboards, printers, external hard disks etc.
- An Optical digital audio in/out for connecting some external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
- 2 Thunderbolt “2” ports that are backward compatible with a Mini DisplayPort
- An SDXC Card Slot
- No button glass multi-touch trackpad
- 720p FaceTime HD webcam
Introduced: May 19, 2015 |
Discontinued: N/A |
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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 |
Resolution |
2880×1800 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x 4, 6 MB |
Processor |
RAM Type |
DDR3L SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
16 GB |
Speed |
2.5 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo boost) |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
Type |
Core i7 (I7-4870HQ) |
RAM Slots |
None |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
16 GB |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s (DMI2) |
Video Card |
Iris Pro 5200 |
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 |
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Standard Storage |
256 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
Storage Dimensions |
Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Proprietary (PCIe 3.0×4) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
99.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port |
2 |
Battery Life |
9 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
|
Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Inertial) |
Form Factor |
15” MacBook Pro (Mid-2015) |
SDXC Card Slot |
1 |
Apple Order No |
BTO/CTO |
Microphone |
2 |
Apple Subfamily |
Retina mid 2015 15″ |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1398 (EMC 2909) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
MacBookPro 11.4 |
Power Adapter |
1 |