Apple MacBook Pro A1990 (Year 2018) Intel Core i9 32GB RAM 512GB SSD 4GB Graphics 15″ Retina Display VGA
Short Description
The 2018 MacBook Pro 15″ (Model A1990) in its high-end spec — with a 6‑core Intel Core i9, 32 GB memory, and 512 GB SSD plus a 4 GB Radeon Pro GPU — is built for professionals and power users. It delivers strong compute and graphics performance in Apple’s sleek unibody design, making it a capable machine for demanding creative, development, and multimedia workflows.
Key Features & Highlights
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Intel Core i9 (6 cores, 2.9 GHz base, Turbo up to 4.8 GHz) — high‑end performance for multicore tasks.
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32 GB DDR4 memory (2400 MHz) — ample for multitasking, virtualization, and large datasets.
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512 GB PCIe SSD — fast storage for OS, apps, and project files.
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Radeon Pro (4 GB GDDR5) + Intel UHD 630 — discrete GPU for demanding workloads, with integrated fallback for lighter tasks.
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15.4″ Retina Display — 2880×1800 native resolution, P3 wide color gamut, ~500 nits brightness, True Tone support.
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Touch Bar + Touch ID — contextual controls and biometric security.
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Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports — for charging, data transfer, external display output, and eGPUs.
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Apple T2 chip — Secure Boot, encrypted storage, and improved hardware integration.
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Stereo speakers, 3‑mic array, 720p FaceTime HD camera — multimedia essentials.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand / Model | Apple MacBook Pro (15‑inch, 2018) — Model A1990 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Display | 15.4″ Retina IPS, 2880 × 1800 resolution, P3 wide color, True Tone, ~500 nits brightness |
| CPU | Intel Core i9‑8950HK, 6 cores / 12 threads, base 2.9 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB DDR4, 2400 MHz (soldered, non-upgradable) |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe / NVMe solid-state drive |
| Discrete GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 560X (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Ports / Connectivity | 4 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C), 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD |
| Audio / Microphones | Stereo speaker system, 3‑mic array |
| Battery | 83.6 Wh lithium-polymer, rated for ~10 hours of light usage |
| Weight | ~1.83 kg |
| Operating System | macOS (supports modern versions) |
| Other Features | Touch Bar, Touch ID, T2 security chip, Force Touch trackpad |
Uses & Strengths
This MacBook Pro configuration is well-suited for:
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Creative work: Video editing (4K+), motion graphics, color grading, rendering
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3D & design: CAD, modeling, visual effects, GPU-accelerated workflows
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Development: Compiling large codebases, running virtual machines/containers
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Audio/music production: Multi-track recording, plugin-heavy sessions
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High-productivity use: Heavy multitasking, multiple external displays, data-intensive work
Strengths include excellent display fidelity, strong CPU+GPU capabilities for many tasks, a premium build, and macOS ecosystem advantages.
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