Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13"
Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13"
| Introduction Date: | October 14, 2008 | Discontinued Date: | June 8, 2009 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 3276 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 3629 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 1294 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 2243 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 1408 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 2443 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 1522 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 2515 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 312 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 544 |
| Processor Speed: | 2.4 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (P8600) |
| Details: | *The Intel "Core 2 Duo" 45 nm "Penryn" (P8600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Also see: How much faster is the "Unibody" MacBook Core 2 Duo compared to the "Early 2008 Penryn" MacBook Core 2 Duo? |
| Turbo Boost: | N/A | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 1066 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 3 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | PC3-8500 DDR3 | Min. RAM Speed: | 1066 MHz |
| Details: | Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Unibody" MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: | 2 GB | Maximum RAM: | 8 GB* |
| Details: | 2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free. *Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. Originally, this model was only unofficially capable of stably supporting 6 GB of RAM, but as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, it is capable of supporting 8 GB of RAM if updated to Boot ROM Version MB51.007D.B03 and running MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" or higher. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In France, site sponsor MacWay sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2 |
| Video Card: | GeForce 9400M | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. Also see: How much faster is the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor in the "Unibody" MacBook models compared to the Intel GMA X3100 and GMA 950 in earlier models? Is gaming performance improved? |
| Standard VRAM: | 256 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 256 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3" color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio". In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook. No fix, no fee! In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook. In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 250 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Unibody" MacBook? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In France, site sponsor MacWay sells SSDs and other storage upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5" (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL "SuperDrive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |