The Intel Core i7 processors are based on new 32-nanometer process technology with an advanced Core microarchitecture that features an integrated memory controller and Level 3 cache, giving the MacBook Pro faster, more direct access to memory. In addition, these processors feature:
Turbo Boost 2.0 - a dynamic performance technology that automatically boosts the processor clock speed based on workload, giving you extra processing power when you need it.
HyperThreading - a technology that allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core. So a quad-core MacBook Pro has eight virtual cores, all of which are recognized by Mac OS X. This enables the processor to deliver faster performance by spreading tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores.
You can upgrade the processor in your MacBook Pro to the 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, featuring 8MB L3 cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.40GHz.
Enjoy incredible performance from the 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, which features four processor cores on a single chip. Choose the speed you want.
The more memory your computer has, the more programs you can run simultaneously, and the better performance you get from your computer. Increasing the amount of memory in your MacBook Pro is an easy way to improve performance.
How much memory is right for you?
Choose the standard memory to support day-to-day tasks such as email, word processing, and web browsing as well as more complex tasks such as editing photos, creating illustrations, and building complex presentations.
Max out the memory in your MacBook Pro with the 8GB option to enjoy the greatest possible performance for all your computing tasks.
MacBook Pro uses one of the fastest memory technologies available today — 1333MHz, Double Data Rate (DDR3), synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) — ensuring that the Intel Core i7 processor is constantly fed with data without wasting clock cycles.
More memory (RAM) increases overall performance and enables your computer to run more applications at the same time. All MacBook Pro models support up to 16 gigabytes of RAM.
The larger the capacity (in gigabytes, or GB) of your hard drive, the more space is available to store your files and applications. A typical application today may take 10 to 50 megabytes (MB); photos may take up about 2-4MB each; graphics files can occupy more than 100MB; and video files are often many gigabytes in size.
MacBook Pro also offers an optional 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive, which has no moving parts for enhanced durability.
All drives come formatted in the Mac OS Extended file format for efficient storage of your data.
Important note: For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Your MacBook Pro comes standard with a 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive. Choose a hard drive with a larger capacity or faster speed for greater performance. Or you can choose a solid-state drive that offers enhanced durability.
AppleCare Protection Plan
For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.
