This specific model — the MacBook Pro “Core i5” 2.5 13-Inch (Late 2012 Retina Display) features a 22 nm “Ivy Bridge” 2.5 GHz Intel “Core i5” processor (3210M), with dual independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (which cannot be upgraded at all), 128 GB or 256 GB of flash storage standard (128 GB only starting February 13, 2013), an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system, as well as an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam. It does not have an internal optical drive.
Connectivity includes 3-stream AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, two “Thunderbolt” ports, an HDMI port, an audio in/out port, and an SDXC card slot. It does not have Gigabit Ethernet or Firewire “800,” although adapters are available at extra cost.
TECH SPECS
Processor Speed: | 2.5 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-3210M) |
Turbo Boost: | 3.1 GHz | Custom Speeds: | 2.9 GHz (Core i7) |
Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
System Bus Speed: | 5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.5 GHz (Built-in) |
ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k x2, 3 MB* |
RAM Type: | DDR3L SDRAM* | Min. RAM Speed: | 1600 MHz |
Standard RAM: | 8 GB* | Maximum RAM: | 8 GB* |
Motherboard RAM: | 8 GB* | RAM Slots: | None |
Video Card: | HD Graphics 4000 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
Standard VRAM: | 768 MB* | Maximum VRAM: | 768 MB* |
Built-in Display: | 13.3″ Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 2560×1600 |
2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560×1600 (x2*) |
Standard Storage: | 128, 256 GB SSD | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
Storage Dimensions: | Proprietary (7 mm*) | Storage Interface: | Proprietary* (6 Gb/s) |
Standard Optical: | None* | Standard Disk: | None |
Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | None* |
Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n (3-Stream) | Standard Bluetooth: | 4 |
USB Ports: | 2 (3.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |
Expansion Slots: | SDXC Card Slot | Expansion Bays: | None |
Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) |
Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | 13″ MacBook Pro (Retina) |
Apple Order No: | MD212LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | Retina Late 2012 |
Apple Model No: | A1425 (EMC 2557) | Model ID: | MacBookPro10,2 |
Battery Type: | 74 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 7 Hours |
Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.8.2 (12C2034) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.15.x* |
Minimum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 10 (64-Bit)* |
MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
Dimensions: | 0.75 x 12.35 x 8.62 | Avg. Weight: | 3.57 lbs (1.62 kg) |