MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2015 15"

MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2015 15"

MacBook Pro

Discontinued
Released: May 19, 2015Discontinued on: July 12, 2018
United States: 2099Japan: 236800

Overview

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display) is a "configure-to-order" version of the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.2 15-Inch from the same lineup, also documented as a standalone model for convenience. The only difference between these models is the processor.


It is also important to distinguish this model from the BTO/CTO MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15-Inch (Dual Graphics/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display), which is equipped with two graphics processors instead of one.


This specific MacBook Pro model incorporates a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.5 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4870HQ), which has four independent "cores" on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 16 GB of non-upgradable 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM, and 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage. It utilizes an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM. The notebook also has an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution, LED-backlit 15.4" widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display, all in a chassis that weighs just under 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg). It does not include an internal optical drive.


Connectivity features consist 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 new advanced "Force Touch" trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and a sealed internal battery with an Apple-estimated 9 hours of battery life.


Compared to its predecessor, this model is almost identical but features faster flash storage, a higher-capacity battery, and the more advanced "Force Touch" trackpad. It also comes with some different identifiers.

Evaluation

This custom-ordered 2.5 GHz Core i7 version of the Mid-2015 15-inch MacBook Pro offered a step up in CPU performance while retaining the integrated Iris Pro graphics. It was an excellent choice for users needing more processing power for tasks like coding or music production, without the higher cost and battery drain of a dedicated GPU. It benefited from the generation's key upgrades: the groundbreaking Force Touch trackpad and significantly faster flash storage. Along with its impressive battery life and versatile port selection, this configuration represented a highly efficient and powerful option for a specific professional user, perfectly blending performance with practicality.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMacBookPro11,4
Apple Model NoA1398 (EMC 2909)
Apple Order NoBTO/CTO
Apple SubfamilyRetina Mid-2015 15"

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)2099
United States2099
Australia2939
Austria2369
Belgium2369
Brazil14599
Canada2569
China15048
Denmark18359
Finland2419
France2369
Germany2369
Hong Kong16068
Ireland2419
Italy2419
Japan236800
Korea2524600
Luxembourg229068
Malaysia7781
Mexico39799
Netherlands2369
New Zealand3259
Norway20590
Portugal2419
Singapore2828
Spain2369
Sweden23095
Switzerland2259
Taiwan67160
Thailand70180
The Philippines104990
United Kingdom1679

Body

Body Table
Form FactorMacBook Pro (Retina)
Case TypeNotebook
Dimensions0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in / 1.80 x 35.89 x 24.71 cm
Avg. Weight4.49 lbs / 2.04 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeCore i7 (I7-4870HQ)
Processor Speed2.5 GHz
Processors1 (4 Cores)
Turbo Boost3.7 GHz
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus Speed5 GT/s (DMI2)
Cache Bus Speed2.5 GHz (Built-in)
L1 Cache32k/32k x4
L2/L3 Cache256k x4, 6 MB
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeEFI
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 2 (32)13017
Geekbench 2 (64)14772
Geekbench 3 (32)12145
Geekbench 3 (64)13462
Geekbench 4 (SC)4071
Geekbench 4 (MC)13814
Geekbench 5 (SC)866
Geekbench 5 (MC)3226

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM16 GB
Maximum RAM16 GB
RAM TypeDDR3L SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed1600 MHz
Motherboard RAM16 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage256 GB SSD
Storage InterfaceProprietary* (PCIe 3.0 x4)
Storage DimensionsProprietary
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display15.4" Widescreen
Native Resolution2880x1800
Video CardIris Pro 5200
Standard VRAM1.5 GB
Maximum VRAM1.5 GB
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution3840x2160 (x2*)
Video (Monitor)2 (Thunderbolt 2), 1 (HDMI)

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone2 (Internal)
Headphone1
Sound In1
Sound Out1

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
USB Ports2 (3.0)
USB2 (3.0)
Standard EthernetNone
Expansion SlotsSDXC Card Slot

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11ac
Standard Bluetooth4.2

Power

Power Table
Battery Type99.5 W h Li-Poly
Battery Life9 Hours
Power Adapter1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSX 10.10.3 (14D2134)
Maximum MacOS12.x (Monterey)
Windows SupportBoot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows8 (64-Bit)
Maximum Windows10 (64-Bit)

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardFull-size
Incl. InputTrackpad (Force Touch)

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered