MacBook Pro Retina Late 2013 15"

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.3 15-Inch (Dual Graphics - Late 2013 Retina Display) is powered by a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.3 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4850HQ). It has four independent cores on a single chip, a 6 MB shared L3 cache, 16 GB of non-upgradable onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM, and 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage. This model features dual graphics processors: a NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory and an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM, which also shares system memory. It includes an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution 15.4-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display, all in a chassis weighing just under 4.5 pounds (2.02 kg). It does not have an internal optical drive.

Connectivity consists of 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, two "Thunderbolt 2" ports, an HDMI port, an audio in/out port, and an SDXC card slot. Additionally, this model has a backlit keyboard, a "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and a sealed internal battery providing an estimated 8 hours of life. Compared to its predecessor, this model has a nearly identical external enclosure but features a more efficient processor and architecture, which improves battery life, as well as faster storage, Wi-Fi, and connectivity.

The high-end Late 2013 15-inch MacBook Pro was a powerhouse that received universal acclaim. The move to a quad-core Haswell processor and dual graphics, pairing the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with integrated Iris Pro, delivered exceptional performance for demanding creative and technical work. A major highlight was the significantly improved battery life, a benefit of the more efficient architecture. Furthermore, the introduction of faster PCIe-based storage, Thunderbolt 2, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi made it a thoroughly modern and responsive machine. With its stunning Retina display and robust performance, it was widely considered the ultimate professional laptop of its time, striking an ideal balance between power, portability, and endurance.