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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
2012 · iPhone era MacBook Pro
Introduced
2012
Original price
$ 1199
Processor
Intel Core i5 (3210M) "Ivy Bridge"
Original OS
Mac OS X 10.7.3 Lion
Max OS
macOS Catalina 10.15
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Pre-Mac
Mac era
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Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 (3210M) "Ivy Bridge"
Speed2.5 GHz
Cores2
Architecture64-bit
Cache3 MB shared L3
System bus5 GT/s DMI
Process node22 nm
Memory & graphics
Standard RAM4 GB (two 2 GB modules)
Max RAM8 GB (officially); 16 GB unofficially
RAM type1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800)
Memory slots2
GPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated, shares system memory)
Display13.3" LED-backlit widescreen TFT active-matrix glossy
Resolutions1280x800 native; external display up to 2560x1600 via Thunderbolt
Storage
Storage500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive
InterfaceSerial ATA (6 Gb/s)
BaysInternal 8X DL SuperDrive (optical drive)
Connectivity
USBTwo USB 3.0 ports
ThunderboltOne Thunderbolt port
FireWireOne FireWire "800" port
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio inAudio line in (combined in/out minijack)
Audio outAudio line out (combined in/out minijack)
SD cardSDXC card slot
Software
Original OSMac OS X 10.7.3 Lion
Max OSmacOS Catalina 10.15
KeyboardBacklit keyboard
Power
Battery63.5-watt-hour built-in lithium-polymer (non-swappable)
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours (Apple wireless web test)