Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15" Mid-2015 (IG) Specs

Identifiers: Retina Mid-2015 15" - BTO/CTO - MacBookPro11,4 - A1398 - 2909

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The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display) technically is a "configure-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.2 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Other than the processor, these models are identical.

Please also note that this model should not be confused with the once standard MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15-Inch (Dual Graphics/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display), which has dual graphics processors rather than just one.

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display) features a 22 nm "Haswell/Crystalwell" 2.5 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4870HQ), with four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 16 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (which cannot be upgraded later), 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage, and an integrated Intel Iris 5200 Pro graphics processor with 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM (and shared system memory). It also has an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam and a high-resolution LED-backlit 15.4" widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi) "Retina" display in a case that weighs just less than 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg). It does not have 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.

In addition, this model has a backlit keyboard, a new advanced "Force Touch" trackpad, a "MagSafe 2" power adapter, and an internal, sealed battery that provides an Apple estimated 9 hours of battery life.

Compared to its predecessor, this model practically is identical, but it has faster flash storage, a higher capacity battery, and a more advanced "Force Touch" trackpad. It has some different identifiers, too.

Also see:

• What are all the differences between the "Mid-2015" Retina Display MacBook Pro models? What are the differences between these models and the "Mid-2014" models replaced?
• What are all the differences between the 13-Inch "Early 2015" and the 15-Inch "Mid-2015" Retina Display MacBook Pro models?

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Tech Specs

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Introduction Date:

May 19, 2015

Discontinued Date:

July 12, 2018*

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *A small number of systems were sold at clearance after this date. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2015.

Processors:

1 (4 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

13017

Geekbench 2 (64):

14772

Details:

Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (32):

3216

Geekbench 3 (32):

12145

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (64):

3499

Geekbench 3 (64):

13462

Details:

These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

4071

Geekbench 4 (MC):

13814

Details:

These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

866

Geekbench 5 (MC):

3226

Details:

These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

2.5 GHz

Processor Type:

Core i7 (I7-4870HQ)

Details:

This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit "Fourth Generation" Intel Mobile Core i7 "Haswell/Crystalwell" (I7-4870HQ) processor which includes four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 6 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.7 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize eight total "cores" or "threads" (four real and four virtual). Also see: How fast are the 15-Inch "Mid-2015" MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models replaced?

Turbo Boost:

3.7 GHz

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the Retina Display MacBook Pro models?

System Bus Speed:

5 GT/s (DMI2)*

Cache Bus Speed:

2.5 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

*This system has a "Direct Media Interface" -- specifically DMI2 -- that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k/32k x4

L2/L3 Cache:

256k x4, 6 MB*

Details:

*Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 6 MB of shared level 3 cache.

RAM Type:

DDR3L SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1600 MHz

Details:

Ships standard with 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

16 GB

Maximum RAM:

16 GB

Details:

16 GB of RAM is onboard and cannot be upgraded to a higher capacity at the initial time of system purchase or later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

16 GB

RAM Slots:

None

Details:

There are no RAM slots. 16 GB of RAM is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase at all.

Video Card:

Iris Pro 5200

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

Standard VRAM:

1.5 GB*

Maximum VRAM:

1.5 GB*

Details:

*Apple reports that the video system on this model is simply "Intel Iris Pro Graphics" and it allocates up to 1.5 GB of system memory for video use. Intel more specifically reports that the Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics processor used in this model shares 1 GB of memory with the system for graphics function and also has 128 MB of "Crystalwell" embedded DRAM on the CPU package to provide more memory bandwidth than earlier integrated graphics solutions.

Built-in Display:

15.4" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

2880x1800

Details:

This model has a 15.4" color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology with a 2880 by 1800 native resolution at 220 ppi (178-degree viewing angle). It also supports scaled resolutions of 1920 by 1200, 1680 by 1050, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640. Also see: How can you "force" or "hack" the Retina Display MacBook Pro models to run at the native resolution or otherwise fit more on screen than by default? In the US, site sponsor AppleParts.io offers mail-in repair services, as well as parts for do-it-yourself repair for this this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Pro. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Pro. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook Pro.

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring*

2nd Max. Resolution:

3840x2160 (x2*)

Details:

*This model supports a simultaneous maximum resolution up to 3840x2160 on two external displays via Thunderbolt 2. Alternately, it can support a single display up to 3840x2160 via Thunderbolt 2 and a single 1080p display at up to 60 Hz, 3840x2160 at 30 Hz, or 4096x2160 at 24 Hz via HDMI. Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?

Standard Storage:

256 GB SSD

Std. Storage Speed:

N/A

Details:

At the time of purchase, this model also could be configured with 512 GB or 1 TB of flash storage for an additional US$300 or US$800 (US$200 or US$600 starting on October 27, 2016), respectively. Apple does not intend for one to upgrade the storage after purchase, but it is quite possible. Also see: How do you upgrade or replace the storage in the 15-Inch Retina Display "Mid-2015" MacBook Pro? Is it the same storage and process as other Retina Display MacBook Pro models? Is it possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

Proprietary

Storage Interface:

Proprietary* (PCIe 3.0 x4)

Details:

*As first documented by site sponsor OWC, this model shipped with a proprietary PCIe-based SSD.

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

*This MacBook Pro does not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X. Site sponsor Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability. Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for this MacBook Pro? Can it be used with other Macs?

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*This model does not have an internal Ethernet port. However, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available.

Standard AirPort:

802.11ac

Standard Bluetooth:

4.2*

Details:

802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n compatible). *When this model was introduced on May 19, 2015, Apple stated that it supported Bluetooth 4.0, but quietly changed this information to Bluetooth 4.2 later without any changes to the underlying hardware. Also see: What is 802.11ac? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n?

USB Ports:

2 (3.0)

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps). It does not have a Firewire port although an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter is available.

Expansion Slots:

SDXC Card Slot

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

This model has an SDXC card slot. No expansion bays are provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and accessories, including docks, adapters, cables, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro. Also see: Which SD Card storage solution is best for the Retina Display MacBook Pro? Which models are compatible? Is this type of storage safe?

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad (Force Touch)

Details:

Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) with ambient light sensor." The "Force Touch" trackpad offers "precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures."

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Pro (Retina)

Details:

This MacBook Pro uses a thin black and silver "unibody" case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a "catchless" magnetic latch.

Apple Order No:

BTO/CTO

Apple Subfamily:

Retina Mid-2015 15"

Details:

As this model technically is a custom configuration of the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.2 15-Inch (Integrated Graphics/Iris Only/Force Touch - Mid-2015 Retina Display), it does not have its own order number.

Apple Model No:

A1398 (EMC 2909)

Model ID:

MacBookPro11,4

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1398 Model Number, the 2909 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro11,4 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

99.5 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

9 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that this model has a "99.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" that provides "up to 9 hours" of wireless web use or iTunes movie playback. It cannot be upgraded by an end-user. Also see: How do you replace the battery in the 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro? Is it possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells quality batteries for this MacBook Pro.

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.10.3 (14D2134)

Maximum MacOS:

12.x (Monterey)*

Details:

*This system fully supports the final version of OS X 10.10 "Yosemite," OS X 10.11 "El Capitan," macOS Sierra (10.12), and macOS High Sierra (10.13). Running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later, it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), as well. It additionally supports the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), but it does not support Universal Control, AirPlay to Mac, or Low Power Mode in addition to the more minor Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, and Interactive Globe features. It does not support macOS Ventura (macOS 13) or later. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey (macOS 12)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs?

Minimum Windows:

8 (64-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

10 (64-Bit)*

Details:

*The pre-installed version of Apple's Boot Camp BCA supports the 64-bit version of Windows 8. Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73

Avg. Weight:

4.49 lbs (2.04 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.8 cm, 35.89 cm, 24.71 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$2099

Est. Current Retail:

US$300-US$450

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

2 (Thunderbolt 2), 1 (HDMI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

This model has two Thunderbolt 2 ports as well as an HDMI port. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells Thunderbolt docks and external drives compatible with this Mac and just about all others. Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (3.0)

Firewire:

None

Details:

Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps). It does not have a Firewire port although an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter is available.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

None

Details:

No internal modem or Ethernet, although an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available. 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 are standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

2 (Internal)

Sound In:

1

Details:

Dual internal microphones on the left hand side of the notebook. Has a single headphone jack that also supports audio line out (digital/analog) and the Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone.

Sound Out:

1

Headphone:

1

Details:

Has a single headphone jack that also supports audio line out (digital/analog).

Security (Lock):

None

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

1

Details:

100V-240V AC, 85W "MagSafe 2" power adapter.

Global Original Prices

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.5 15" Mid-2015 (IG) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$2569

Brazil:

R$14.599

Mexico:

MXN $39,799

United States:

US$2099

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€2369

Belgium:

€2369

Denmark:

DKK 18,359

Finland:

€2419

France:

€2369

Germany:

€2369

Ireland:

€2419

Italy:

€2419

Luxembourg:

€2290,68

Netherlands:

€2369

Norway:

NOK 20.590

Portugal:

€2419

Spain:

€2369

Sweden:

SEK 23.095

Switzerland:

CHF 2'259

United Kingdom:

£1679

Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 15,048

Hong Kong:

HK$16,068

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥236,800

Korea:

KRW 2,524,600

Malaysia:

RM 7,781

The Philippines:

PHP 104,990

Singapore:

S$2,828

Taiwan:

NT$67,160

Thailand:

THB 70,180

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$2939

New Zealand:

NZ$3259

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