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2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

By Conor Banett

January 24, 2024 10:13 am

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina features the 28W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core i5-5257U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-5557U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz. While the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) features the 28W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-1038NG7 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with the boost speed up to 4.10 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina and the 13.3″ 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Specs Comparison

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Key Features

What's new

New Magic Keyboard

The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro now features the new Magic Keyboard, first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and added to MacBook Air in March.

Double the Storage

The 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 1TB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 4TB SSD.

Better Performance

It now comes with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processors with Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.1GHz. The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics also gain 80 percent than the previous generation.

More and Faster Memory

The new 2020 models come with 16GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 32GB.

Availability	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released	2015	2020
Release Info	Announced on March 9th, 2015 Available on March 9th, 2015	Announced on May 4th, 2020 Available on May 4th, 2020
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core i5 5257U \| 8GB RAM \| 128GB SSD $1,499 Intel Core i5 5257U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,799 Intel Core i5 5287U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$1,799 - Intel Core i5 \| 16GB RAM \| 512GB SSD $1,999 - Intel Core i5 \| 16GB RAM \| 1TB SSD

Display	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size	13.3 Inches	13.3 Inches
Info	Retina display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 300 nits brightness Standard color gamut (sRGB) 900:1 contrast ratio	Retina display 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) True Tone technology

Exterior	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size Comparison
Dimensions	12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm)	Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
Weight	Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg)	Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
Colors	Silver	Space GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement Touch Bar Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports Supports data transfers up to 20 Gbps. 2 x USB 3.0 ports Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps. 1 x HDMI port 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x SDXC card reader 1 x MagSafe 2 power port	Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Internal Specs	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 3MB Cache, 28W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB Cache, 28W	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5257U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5287U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5557U Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	16GB configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
Storage	256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD	512GB1TB configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD

Connectivity	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Battery	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size	74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.	61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OS	Shipped with OS X Yosemite	Shipped with macOS Catalina
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player

Camera & Audio	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone Support for audio line out (digital/analog)	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback Three-mic array with directional beamforming 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc	2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Touch ID sensor
Security		Touch ID sensor Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro MagSafe 2 Power Adapter Power cord AC wall plug	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	Your MacBook Pro with Retina display comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple‑authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
More	Video Support Intel Iris Graphics 6100 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on up to two external displays, both at millions of colors. Thunderbolt digital video output Native Mini DisplayPort output DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately) HDMI video output Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz