#Mid 2015 macbook pro 13 retina mac os x
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#Mid 2015 macbook pro 13 retina mac os x

So we've thrown a boatload of Mac OS X and Windows benchmarks at it, and it is indeed faster than the 750M while getting no hotter. We're spending a lot of time looking at the new M370X here because it's one of the few significant updates on the mid-2015 15' Retina MacBook Pro, and because it's a GPU that's appeared out of nowhere-no AMD announcements, no benchmarks. The M370X can also drive single cable 4K 4096Г—2160 displays at 60Hz- both the 5K and 4K 4096Г—2160 single cable 60Hz are firsts for an Apple laptop. Apple states that the M370X 15' MacBook Pro can handle a single 5120 x 2880 display at 60Hz, including Dell's 2-cable 27' 5K display. We also suspect that AMD was able to deliver 5K monitor support, and that Apple might have a 5K Thunderbolt display in the works.

#Mid 2015 macbook pro 13 retina upgrade

That said, Apple's done decently with AMD graphics in the 5K iMac and they're anything but stupid-you can be sure they wouldn't upgrade the GPU unless it was indeed an upgrade in terms of performance.

AMD meanwhile has fallen from the limelight and gained a reputation for making hotter and slower graphics cards.

#Mid 2015 macbook pro 13 retina series

We're thrilled that Apple has refreshed the aging dGPU, but like many of you, I was a little disappointed that they didn't go with NVIDIA's new 900 series Maxwell graphics that have a very large boost in performance while reducing heat compared to older NVIDIA graphics. Gone is the now 2 generation old NVIDIA GT 750M graphics, and it's been replaced by AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB DDR5 graphics (Apple has been using AMD lately, and they tend to switch between NVIDIA and AMD every few years). In fact, we suspect that manufacturers might skip Broadwell at this point and go with 6th generation Skylake some time in 2016.ДЇor those interested in the $2,500 dedicated graphics model, things have changed. The CPUs and integrated graphics? They're still at Intel 4th generation Haswell with Iris Pro graphics because Intel still doesn't have quad core mobile 5th gen Broadwell chips available. The PCIe SSD storage is up to 2x faster, and is indeed insanely fast. What 's new for the mid-2015 model? Apple switched to the Force Touch trackpad first introduced a few months back in the latest generation 13' Retina MacBook Pro. And if you're a Mac person and want a 15' display and/or a more powerful CPU in your laptop, you don't have a choice. It's actually the same overall design as the 2012 model, and the pricing has remained largely the same since 2013-these aren't new issues for the Mac. We're not here to debate the 15' Retina Mac's position in the world. Both sell pretty well despite the price, because in part you do get what you pay for: classic and quality designs, excellent materials and finish, reliability and strong performance. Of course, the same could be said of the Dell XPS 15 that's the 15' Retina's Windows counterpart and is priced similarly. Priced at $1,999 with integrated graphics to our $3,200 review unit with the new AMD Radeon R9 GPU and a 1TB SSD, the big Mac isn't for everyone. I use a 13' Retina MacBook Pro for work, and as someone who spends a great deal of time editing photos and video, the 15 inch model's big screen and powerhouse quad core processor would be perfect. Perhaps if I win the proverbial lottery or we reach our 10 millionth YouTube subscriber, I'd be able to buy the 15' MacBook Pro with Retina display dressed to the max with upgrades without sweating blood. 2016: read and watch our review of the late 2016 15' MacBook Pro that replaces this model. What's Not: Very expensive! Dedicated graphics good for pro apps and some gaming, but it's not a gamer's laptop. What's Hot: Sleek and chic as ever, light and slim yet powerful. Home > Laptop Reviews >15' Retina Apple MacBook Pro, MJLT2LL/AДЎ5' Retina MacBook Pro (mid-2015) Editor's rating (1-5):