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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
2012 · iPhone era MacBook Pro
Introduced
2012
Original price
$ 1799
Processor
Intel Core i7 (I7-3615QM, Ivy Bridge)
Original OS
OS X 10.7.3 Lion
Max OS
macOS 10.15 Catalina
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Pre-Mac
Mac era
iMac era
iPod era
iPhone era
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Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 (I7-3615QM, Ivy Bridge)
Speed2.3 GHz
Max speed3.3 GHz
Cores4
Architecture64-bit
Cache256k L2, 6 MB shared L3
System bus5 GT/s
Process node22 nm
Memory & graphics
Standard RAM4 GB
Max RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR3L 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
VRAM512 MB GDDR5
DisplayLED-backlit 15.4-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix glossy
Resolutions1440x900 native (1680x1050 high-res optional); external up to 2560x1600
Storage
Storage500 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM)
Interface6 Gb/s Serial ATA
Connectivity
USBTwo USB 3.0 ports
ThunderboltOne Thunderbolt port
FireWireFireWire 800
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio inAudio in port
Audio outAudio out port
SD cardSDXC card slot
Software
Original OSOS X 10.7.3 Lion
Max OSmacOS 10.15 Catalina
KeyboardBacklit keyboard
Power
Weight5.6 lbs (2.56 kg)
Dimensions0.95 x 14.35 x 9.82 in
Battery77.5-watt-hour lithium polymer
Battery life7 hours (wireless web)