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MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 29 July 2014 and sold until May 2015. It has a 15.4-inch display at 2880×1800. It came in 5 configurations, with a 2.2 GHz, 2.5 GHz or 2.8 GHz Core i7 processor, 16 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD or 512 GB SSD of storage.

Model number
A1398
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,2, MacBookPro11,3
EMC number
2876, 2881
Released
Mid 2014
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MGXA2LL/A, MGXC2LL/A, MGXG2LL/A

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5 configurations

Choose a configuration to see its processor, memory, graphics and storage.

Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
2.2 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD MGXA2LL/A 4 Intel Iris Pro 5200 US$1,999
2.5 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD BTO 4 Intel Iris Pro 5200 US$2,099
2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD BTO 4 Intel Iris Pro 5200 US$2,299
2.5 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD MGXC2LL/A 4 Intel Iris Pro 5200 US$2,499
2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD MGXG2LL/A 4 Intel Iris Pro 5200 US$2,699

2.2 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MGXA2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,2
EMC number
2876
Introduced
29 July 2014
Discontinued
19 May 2015
Original price
US$1,999
Weight
4.46 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-4770HQ
Speed
2.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
3.4 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
2.5 GHz, 2.8 GHz
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
16 GB
Maximum
16 GB
Built in
16 GB
Slots
None
Type
DDR3L onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600 ×2
Video out
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI (×2)

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
672/719 MB/s
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

2.5 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
BTO
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,2
EMC number
2876
Introduced
29 July 2014
Discontinued
19 May 2015
Original price
US$2,099
Weight
4.46 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-4870HQ
Speed
2.5 GHz
Turbo Boost
3.7 GHz
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
16 GB
Maximum
16 GB
Built in
16 GB
Slots
None
Type
DDR3L onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600 ×2
Video out
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI (×2)

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
672/719 MB/s
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
BTO
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,2
EMC number
2876
Introduced
29 July 2014
Discontinued
19 May 2015
Original price
US$2,299
Weight
4.46 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-4980HQ
Speed
2.8 GHz
Turbo Boost
4.0 GHz
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
16 GB
Maximum
16 GB
Built in
16 GB
Slots
None
Type
DDR3L onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600 ×2
Video out
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI (×2)

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
672/719 MB/s
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

2.5 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MGXC2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,3
EMC number
2881
Introduced
29 July 2014
Discontinued
19 May 2015
Original price
US$2,499
Weight
4.46 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-4870HQ
Speed
2.5 GHz
Turbo Boost
3.7 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
2.8 GHz
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
16 GB
Maximum
16 GB
Built in
16 GB
Slots
None
Type
DDR3L onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Second graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Second graphics memory type
GDDR5
Video memory
2 GB
Maximum video memory
2 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600 ×2
Video out
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI (×2)

Storage

Standard storage
512 GB SSD
Drive speed
672/719 MB/s
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

2.8 GHz Core i7, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MGXG2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBookPro11,3
EMC number
2881
Introduced
29 July 2014
Discontinued
19 May 2015
Original price
US$2,699
Weight
4.46 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-4980HQ
Speed
2.8 GHz
Turbo Boost
4.0 GHz
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
16 GB
Maximum
16 GB
Built in
16 GB
Slots
None
Type
DDR3L onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel Iris Pro 5200
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Second graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Second graphics memory type
GDDR5
Video memory
2 GB
Maximum video memory
2 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600 ×2
Video out
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI (×2)

Storage

Standard storage
512 GB SSD
Drive speed
672/719 MB/s
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

Shared by every configuration

Display

Screen size
15.4-inch
Viewable size
15.4-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
2880×1800
Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD (1280×720)

Ports

Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gbit/s) (×2)
USB
USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) (×2)
FireWire
None
Mini DisplayPort
None
Security slot
None

Networking

Ethernet
None
Modem
None

Audio

Microphone
2 (Built-in)
Audio out
3.5mm Analog/Digital combo
Headphone jacks
1

Storage

Supported host controllers
AHCI, NVMe

Battery and power

Battery
Built-in
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
95.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 8 hours
Backup battery
None
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
85W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Size (H × W × D)
0.71 × 14.13 × 9.73 in

Platform

Architecture
64-Bit
Firmware
EFI

Software

Latest macOS
macOS 11.x
Mac OS 9
None
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
7 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)

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