Introduction Date:

June 5, 2017*

Discontinued Date:

July 9, 2019*

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Geekbench 2 (32):

6820

Geekbench 2 (64):

7606

Geekbench 3 (32):

2916

Geekbench 3 (32):

5806

Geekbench 3 (64):

2958

Geekbench 3 (64):

6176

Geekbench 4 (SC):

3556

Geekbench 4 (MC):

6773

Geekbench 5 (SC):

693

Geekbench 5 (MC):

1501

Processor Speed:

1.2 GHz

Processor Type:

Core m3 (M3-7Y32)

Details:

This model is powered by a 14 nm, 1.2 GHz 64-bit "Seventh Generation/Kaby Lake" Intel Mobile m3 (M3-7Y32) 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 3.0 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-2017" MacBook models compared to one another? How much faster are these models than the "Early 2016" line replaced? How fast are they compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro?

Turbo Boost:

3.0 GHz

Custom Speeds:

1.4 GHz*

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

System Bus Speed:

4 GT/s OPI*

Cache Bus Speed:

1.2 GHz (Built-in)

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

L1 Cache:

32k/32k x2

L2/L3 Cache:

256k x2, 4 MB (on chip)

RAM Type:

LPDDR3 SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1866 MHz

Details:

*Shipped standard with 8 GB of 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

8 GB

Maximum RAM:

16 GB*

Details:

*8 GB of RAM is onboard by default. At the time of purchase, it could be upgraded to 16 GB for an extra US$200.

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

Motherboard RAM:

16 GB

RAM Slots:

None

Video Card:

HD Graphics 615

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has an Intel HD Graphics 615 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

Standard VRAM:

N/A*

Maximum VRAM:

N/A*

Built-in Display:

12" (16:10)

Native Resolution:

2304x1440

Details:

12" color TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "Retina" display with IPS technology and a 2304 by 1440 native resolution at 226 ppi (16:10 aspect ratio). Apple reports that it also supports "1440 by 900, 1280 by 800, and 1024 by 640" as scaled resolutions.

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2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

4096x2304

Details:

This model can simultaneously support the internal display as well as up to 4096x2304 at 60 Hz on an external display, both at "millions of colors."

Also see: How do you connect an external display to the Retina MacBook? What is the maximum supported resolution? What is the best USB-C monitor to use? What adapters are required?

Standard Storage:

256 GB SSD

Std. Storage Speed:

1151/1544 MB/s*

Details:

This model has 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered onboard. It cannot be upgraded at all, whether at the time of purchase or otherwise. Apple reports that this SSD is "up to 50% faster than the SSD in its predecessors."

*Third-party tests using the QuickBench Extended more precisely report 1151.21 MB/s writes and 1544.09 MB/s reads.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook.

How do you connect external storage to the Retina Display MacBook? What options are available? Is it possible? Are adapters required?

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

Soldered

Storage Interface:

Onboard (PCIe 3.0 x2)

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None