Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Geekbench 2 (32):

6029

Geekbench 2 (64):

6757

Geekbench 3 (32):

2303

Geekbench 3 (32):

4598

Geekbench 3 (64):

2498

Geekbench 3 (64):

5073

Geekbench 4 (SC):

2660

Geekbench 4 (MC):

5013

Geekbench 5 (SC):

519

Geekbench 5 (MC):

1129

Processor Speed:

1.8 GHz

Processor Type:

Core i5 (I5-3427U)

Details:

This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i5 "Ivy Bridge" (I5-3427U) 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 2.8 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' MacBook Air models compared to one another and to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast are these models compared to the 13-Inch 'Mid-2012' MacBook Pro?

Turbo Boost:

2.8 GHz

Custom Speeds:

2.0 GHz (Core i7)

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

System Bus Speed:

5 GT/s*

Cache Bus Speed:

1.8 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:

DDR3L SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1600 MHz

Details:

Shipped standard with 4 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

4 GB

Maximum RAM:

8 GB*

Details:

*4 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later.

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

Motherboard RAM:

4 GB*

RAM Slots:

None

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.

Standard VRAM:

384 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

512 MB*

Built-in Display:

13.3" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Video (Monitor):

1 (Thunderbolt)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with 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 standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions.

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

ADB:

None