MacBook Pro Retina Late 2013 15"

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.6 15-Inch (Dual Graphics - Late 2013 Retina Display) is a custom-ordered version of the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.3 15-Inch with the same specifications, but is also documented separately for convenience. Besides the processor, the two models are identical.

This model is powered by a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.6 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4960HQ), with four independent cores on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, and 16 GB of non-upgradable 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM. It includes 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage and features dual graphics processors: a NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory and an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM. An integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution 15.4" LED-backlit 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display are housed in a case weighing just under 4.5 pounds (2.02 kg). It does not have an internal optical drive.

For connectivity, it offers 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.

Additional features include a backlit keyboard, a "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and a sealed internal battery providing an Apple-estimated 8 hours of runtime.

Compared to its predecessor, this model maintains a very similar external case but boasts a more efficient processor and architecture, leading to better battery life, along with faster storage, Wi-Fi, and connectivity.

As the top-of-the-line custom configuration, the 2.6 GHz Late 2013 15-inch MacBook Pro represented the zenith of mobile performance for its time. It combined the fastest available Haswell quad-core i7 processor with powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics, making it an uncompromising machine for any professional task. This model benefited from all the generational improvements, including dramatically longer battery life, blazingly fast PCIe storage, and upgraded Thunderbolt 2 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity. It was the definitive choice for users who demanded absolute peak performance without sacrificing portability and battery endurance, cementing its status as one of the most capable and well-balanced professional laptops ever produced by Apple.