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Does the new Macbook Pro 15" (late 2013) supports 4K via Thunderbolt/Displayport?

I understand that the new Macbook Pro 15" (late 2013 with Nvidia) supports 4K screen resolutions via HDMI at low hertz. But does it support 4K via Thunderbolt/Displayport? I read on Intel's web that the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2GB memory in theory can support it. Would be important as a range of new 4K 32" monitors will come out over the next year. Would be great for photo, video editing etc.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 24, 2013 2:48 AM

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ivancucer

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Posted on Dec 22, 2013 5:03 AM

I've just found this information http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5918?viewlocale=en_US

Note that these displays default to 30 Hz (instead of 60 Hz) and need to be manually configured to 60 Hz using the display's built-in controls.

For the Sharp PN-K321, you can modify this under Settings > DisplayPort STREAM.
For the ASUS PQ321Q, you can modify this under OSD menu > Setup > DisplayPort Stream.

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May 16, 2014 10:58 AM in response to MacPlus87

Anybody tried the Samsubg U28D590D with the macbook pro 15" (late 2013) with the NVIDIA 750 graphics unit?

jdiamond

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May 16, 2014 1:24 PM in response to John Mallery

FYI, the official 4K support page does not distinguish between 13" andd 15" Macbook Pros.

May 22, 2014 10:06 AM in response to TFannon

thanks! So it does work with the 13" MBPr 2013 (i own one too).

How was the 4k@60Hz performance, was it ok?

May 28, 2014 12:49 PM in response to samdale67

Lol wow Apple. Check your link they have updated the article today as of 5/28/2014 to specifically state only the 15inch model.

mg428

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Sep 23, 2014 12:53 PM in response to samdale67

Sam,

1) On which particular rMBP can you get 4k 60 Hz? Is it late/October 2013 13'' rMBP with Iris 5100?

2) Not the public beta, but Yosemite Developer Preview #8 cannot do 4k 60 Hz. My bad.

Sep 23, 2014 12:56 PM in response to mg428

Sorry, I'm on a rMBP late 2013 Iris Pro (non discrete) 15", so perhaps my machine is irrelevant to this convo.

Oct 7, 2014 3:43 PM in response to rayGcon

And you turned on DisplayPort 1.2 support on the monitor?

jdiamond

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Jan 24, 2015 4:13 PM in response to larrysing

Thanks so much for the awesome info! For reference, can you also use the laptop's built in display during this set up?

Thanks again,

- Jeff

mg428

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Jun 28, 2015 2:50 AM in response to mg428

No one tried it? At least no one has an idea?

FaisalZ

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Nov 14, 2015 10:28 AM in response to cpaleshus

I don't think that it makes any difference, but who knows...

And for me it was really essential to change the Display Port setting in the Monitor OSD.

Jan 12, 2016 12:50 PM in response to Stacy_C

Hi Stacy, that's interesting. Can you please paste a link to the adapter you purchased? I'm currently using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and getting only 30Hz.

EazyV

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Mar 30, 2016 10:51 PM in response to Whistletutor

Have you tried using a miniDP to DP 1.2 cable?

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