The Retina MacBook Pro splits the ports between the right and left sides, something earlier MacBook Pro models could not do because of the built-in optical drive. The Intel GPU uses 384 MB of system memory, while the GeForce GPU has 2 GB of dedicated video memory. As before, it automatically switches between GPUs on the fly. This is the first MacBook to use Intel Iris Pro Graphics, and it’s coupled with Nvidia GeForce GT 750M graphics. The base model runs a 2.0 GHz quad-core Core i7 processor (with Turbo Boost to 3.2 GHz) and has 8 or 16 GB of system memory and a 256 GB SSD with a $1,999 price tag, while the “better” version increases speed to 2.3 GHz (3.5 GHz with Turbo Boost) and includes a 512 GB SSD.Īpple offers a number of build-to-order options: Upgrade system memory from 8 GB to 16 GB (because memory is soldered to the system board, you cannot upgrade memory after you buy your Retina MacBook Pro), choose a 512 GB or 1 TB SSD, and boost the faster model a bit further with a 2.6 GHz quad-core i7 (3.8 GHZ Turbo Boost). There’s also a built-in 720p FaceTime HD webcam that supports today’s widescreen displays. Best of all, Apple uses the same port for USB 2.0 and 3, while the standard in the PC world is separate ports for each protocol.

There are a lot of USB 3 drives on the market, and they are far more affordable than Thunderbolt drives. The improved USB specification is over 10x as fast as USB 2.0 and has half the bandwidth of Thunderbolt. That’s MacBook Air thin, but unlike the Air, this model doesn’t have a wedge design.Īlso like the MacBook Air, the Retina MacBook Pro does not have a built-in optical drive and uses SSD instead of a traditional hard drive.Īs with newer MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, it has built-in USB 3. Retina MacBook Pro) remains the thinnest MacBook Pro at 0.71″. The MacBook Pro with Retina Display (a.k.a. Eight months after first upgrading the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Apple moved to the Intel Haswell chipset in October 2013.

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