Introduction Date:

March 9, 2015*

Discontinued Date:

June 5, 2017

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Geekbench 2 (32):

6802

Geekbench 2 (64):

7464

Geekbench 3 (32):

2565

Geekbench 3 (32):

5069

Geekbench 3 (64):

2835

Geekbench 3 (64):

5721

Geekbench 4 (SC):

3049

Geekbench 4 (MC):

5556

Geekbench 5 (SC):

611

Geekbench 5 (MC):

1258

Processor Speed:

1.6 GHz

Processor Type:

Core i5 (I5-5250U)

Details:

This model is powered by a 14 nm, 64-bit "Fifth Generation" Intel Mobile Core i5 "Broadwell ULT" (I5-5250U) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 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 2.7 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 "Early 2015" MacBook Air models compared to the 12-Inch Retina MacBook and 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro at the time the MacBook Air was introduced?

Turbo Boost:

2.7 GHz

Custom Speeds:

2.2 GHz (Core i7)

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

System Bus Speed:

OPI*

Cache Bus Speed:

1.6 GHz (Built-in)

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

L1 Cache:

32k/32k x2

L2/L3 Cache:

256k x2, 3 MB (on chip)

RAM Type:

LPDDR3 SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1600 MHz

Details:

*Shipped standard with 4 GB or 8 GB of 1600 MHz "Low Power" LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

4 GB, 8 GB*

Maximum RAM:

8 GB*

Details:

*4 GB or 8 GB of RAM is onboard. When first released, it shipped with 4 GB of RAM by default and could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. Starting April 19, 2016, it was configured with 8 GB of RAM by default and could not be upgraded further at the time of purchase or otherwise.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

4 GB, 8 GB*

RAM Slots:

None

Video Card:

HD Graphics 6000

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has an Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

Standard VRAM:

1.5 GB

Maximum VRAM:

1.5 GB

Built-in Display:

13.3" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Video (Monitor):

1 (Thunderbolt 2)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

This model is equipped with one Thunderbolt 2 port. Thunderbolt 2 is backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt and Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 standard.

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: What is "Thunderbolt"? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages?

ADB:

None