-macbook pro-[generation 4]

*RELEASED ’27 OCTOBER 2016’*

*last updated ’17 NOVEMBER 2020’*

*replaced ’26 OCTOBER 2021’*

*OUR 2ND MAC-BOOK*

(my parents bought me one for my ’37th birthday’)

“APPLE SILICON”

(as of ’13 june 2021′)

$2799
($233.25 / month for 12 months)
(0% APR / interest rate)
(with ‘apple card’)
(starting price)

*PURCHASE LINK*

*PROCESSOR*

This MacBook Pro comes as standard with an 8-core Intel Core i9 processor

it features…

Turbo Boost,

Hyper-Threading,

support for fast 2666MHz DDR4 memory,

a 16MB L3 performance cache

Intel UHD Graphics 630

The i9 processor also features Thermal Velocity Boost, which enables the CPU to opportunistically turbo to super-high clock frequencies when workloads and system thermals allow.

At 2.3GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.8GHz, it’s designed to handle everything from compiling code to rendering CPU-intensive 3D graphics — all with substantially accelerated compute performance.

You can upgrade to a 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 5.0GHz for even better performance.

memory

The 16-inch MacBook Pro comes standard with 16GB of high-performance 2666MHz memory and can be expanded to 32GB or 64GB, using 2666MHz Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM).

The more memory your Mac has, the more apps you can run simultaneously and the better they will perform

if you’re planning to run multiple professional applications like Final Cut Pro X, it’s a good idea to max out your memory

Note: MacBook Pro memory is not user accessible.

If you think you may need more memory in the future, consider upgrading at the time of purchase

Graphics

Three high-performance graphics options are available for this MacBook Pro.

The standard option is an AMD Radeon Pro 5500M featuring 24 compute units paired with 4GB of GDDR6 memory. This discrete GPU delivers fast graphics performance, accelerating tasks like video editing, 3D workflows, and game development.

For seamless editing of projects, that involve large 3D assets or high-resolution images, you can double the amount of VRAM by opting for the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB of GDDR6 memory.

Upgrade to the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M for desktop-class graphics, enabling your portable 16-inch MacBook Pro to handle demanding pro applications and graphics-intensive workloads with exceptional ease.

Featuring 40 compute units and 8GB of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2), with 394GB/s of memory bandwidth, this powerful GPU delivers performance that’s up to 75% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M.²

In addition to AMD Radeon Pro 5000M-series graphics, this MacBook Pro includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, a great energy-saving feature for low-intensity graphics workloads

Storage

This MacBook Pro comes as standard with 1TB of fast SSD storage.¹ Apple flash storage delivers noticeable speed from the moment you start up your Mac all the way to data-intensive tasks.

For maximum capacity, you can configure this MacBook Pro with up to 8TB of storage, giving you abundant space for your documents, photos, music, videos and apps.

Keep in mind that MacBook Pro storage is not user accessible. If you think you may need more storage capacity in the future, consider upgrading at the time of purchase.

Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is a huge leap forward for professional video editing.

Powerful media management features let you quickly browse, tag, and filter your files. The Magnetic Timeline offers customizable layouts and powerful editing tools that are designed for today’s all-digital workflows. And Final Cut Pro is optimized for macOS and the latest Mac hardware, so you can enjoy incredible performance on portable and desktop systems from import to delivery.

Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Learn more about Final Cut ProOpens in a new window
Final Cut Pro License AgreementOpens in a new window

Logic Pro

Logic Pro is an advanced music production application that gives you everything you need to create amazing music. Built around a modern interface, Logic Pro includes a massive library of sounds and over 100 instrument and effect plug-ins, with a collection of features that make it easy to compose, record, edit, and mix professional-quality tracks. Use innovative features like Drummer, Smart Tempo, Flex Time, Flex Pitch, and MIDI plug-ins to add creativity and polish to your sessions. And with Logic Remote, you can play and produce using your iPad from anywhere in the room.

Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Learn more about Logic ProOpens in a new window
Logic Pro License AgreementOpens in a new window

standard –>

(2.3 GHz processor)
(‘turbo boost’ up to 4.8 GHz)

(for +$200)
(2.4 GHz processor)
(‘turbo boost’ up to 5 GHz)

(16GB 2666 mHz DDR4 memory)
(32 GB for +$400)
(64 GB for +$800)

*AMD RADEON PRO 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory*
(8 GB of GDDR6 memory for +$100)
(8 GB of HBM2 memory for +$700)

(1TB SSD STORAGE)
(2TB for +$400)
(4TB for +$1000)

*PRE-INSTALLED ‘FINAL CUT PRO’*
(+$299.99)

*PRE-INSTALLED LOGIC PRO*
($199.99)

*$5998.98*
(~ $6K)

(for…)

(2.4 GHz processor)
(‘turbo boost’ up to 5 GHz)

’64 GB 2666 mHz DDR4 memory’

*8 GB of HBM2 memory*

*4TB SSD storage*

‘final cut pro’
(film editing)

‘logic pro’
(music editing)

On November 10, 2020, Apple announced a two-port 13-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple-designed Apple M1 processor, launched alongside an updated MacBook Air and Mac Mini as the first Macs with Apple’s new line of custom ‘ARM-based apple silicon processors’*

The MacBook Pro with Apple silicon retains the previous generation’s form factor while adding support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR

The number of supported external displays was reduced to one, as the previous-generation Intel-based model supported two 4K displays

The FaceTime camera remains 720p but Apple advertises an improved image signal processor for higher quality video

It is still sold alongside the previous-generation 16-inch and four-port 13-inch MacBook Pro