MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2014 15"

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.8 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only - Mid-2014 Retina Display) is a "configure-to-order" version of the 2.2 15-Inch model, also documented separately for clarity. Besides the processor, these models are identical. Note that this model should not be confused with the dual-graphics version.

This MacBook Pro is powered by a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.8 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4980HQ) with four independent cores, a 6 MB shared L3 cache, and 16 GB of non-upgradable onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM. It includes 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage and an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM. It also has a 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution 15.4-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display in a case weighing just under 4.5 pounds (2.02 kg). It lacks an internal optical drive.

Connectivity includes 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. This model also has a backlit keyboard, a "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and a sealed internal battery with an estimated 8-hour life. Compared to its predecessor, this model is practically identical but has a faster processor, more default RAM, and different identifiers.

This custom-ordered 2.8 GHz Core i7 model of the Mid-2014 15-inch MacBook Pro catered to a specific niche of power users. By pairing the fastest available Haswell CPU with only the integrated Iris Pro graphics, it delivered maximum processing throughput for CPU-bound tasks like software compilation or complex scientific calculations. This configuration provided a slight edge in battery life and a lower cost compared to the dual-graphics version. It was the perfect tool for a developer or audio professional who needed every ounce of processing power but for whom a high-end dedicated GPU was unnecessary overhead. It represented a highly optimized and efficient workstation for a specific professional workflow.