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Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13"or 15 inch Mid-2012 Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2012 13" - MD102LL/A - MacBookPro9,2 - A1278 - 2554*
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 The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13-Inch (Mid-2012/USB 3.0) features a 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" 2.9 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (3520M), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) installed in pairs (two 4 GB modules), a 750 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL "SuperDrive", an "integrated" Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory, an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, and an LED-backlit 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution).
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire "800" port, two USB 3.0 ports, a "Thunderbolt" port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot.
This model uses a "Unibody" aluminum case design -- milled from a single piece of aluminum -- and has a backlit keyboard, a "no button" glass "inertial" multi-touch trackpad, and a non-swappable battery design that provides an Apple estimated 7 hours of battery life.
Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially is identical externally with the exception of the aforementioned USB 3.0 ports. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, graphics, and RAM.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the "Mid-2012" 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models?
- What are the differences between the "Mid-2012" MacBook Pro models and the "Late 2011" MacBook Pro models that they replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
June 11, 2012 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 22, 2013* |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
7841 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
8406 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): |
2930 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
5979 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): |
3239 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
6708 |
| Processor Speed: |
2.9 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core i7 (I7-3520M) |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" (I7-3520M) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 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 3.6 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual).
Also see: How fast are the "Mid-2012" 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced? |
| Turbo Boost: |
3.6 GHz |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
5 GT/s* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.9 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k x2 |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k x2, 4 MB |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-12800 DDR3L |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1600 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMMs (204-pin).
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Mid-2012" 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? How much RAM of what type do they support? |
| Standard RAM: |
8 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB* |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
HD Graphics 4000 |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models? Is it upgradable? Which models have "dedicated" and "integrated" video memory? |
| Standard VRAM: |
768 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
768 MB* |
| Built-in Display: |
13.3" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1280x800 |
| Details: |
13.3" color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution.
Apple reports that this system also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched."
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.
Also see: Are there any adapters or "hacks" that make it possible to connect a second external display to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air model? |
| Standard Storage: |
750 GB HDD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
5400 RPM |
| Details: |
By custom configuration, this model could be equipped with a 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive for an additional US$100. It also can be configured with a 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB SSD for an additional US$100, US$400, or US$900, respectively.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive or SSD in the "Mid-2012" 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? What type of storage do these models support?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
2.5" (9.5 mm) |
Storage Interface: |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit*) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| USB Ports: |
2 (3.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (800) |
| 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 docking stations, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro.
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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 (Inertial) |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook (Unibody) |
| Apple Order No: |
MD102LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2012 13" |
| Apple Model No: |
A1278 (EMC 2554*) |
Model ID: |
MacBookPro9,2 |
| Details: |
*Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All Macs with the A1278 Model Number, the 2554* EMC Number, and the MacBookPro9,2 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: |
63.5 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
7 Hours |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.7.3 (11D2515) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Minimum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
10 (64-Bit)* |
| 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?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.5 lbs (2.06 kg) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$850-US$1050 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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