Early 2013 Macbook Pro with 4K

From what I'm reading online it sounds like 4K displays like Seiki displays will work correctly with a late 2013 MBP or later. I have an early 2013 MBP and am not finding much of any evidence that a 4K display will work with this model. Will a 4K display work at 3840x2160 with at least 30 Hz on a early 2013 MBP? Does anyone have this or a similar setup that could provide feedback or any issues that have? I'm interested in an external display with a high resolution and 4K seems like the best option.

Solution 1:

Yes, it is possible to drive a 4k Display with an early 2013 and even 2012 Retina Macbook.

1. Download SwitchResX

here

2. Create a new custom profile for your monitor

Simplified Settings: CVT-RB
Active: 3840x2160
Scan Rate vertical: 30

Hit ok and press cmd-S to save.

3. Reboot and select custom profile

Based on this thread

Solution 2:

I have early 2013 15" retina mbp and I can drive seiki 39 4K TV via HDMI (using supplied cable) just fine.

Solution 3:

Its possible with SwitchResX and this stuff. Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI 2.0a Active Adapter 4K@60Hz

I have a MBP, early 2013, and it's working with 60Hz + 4k.

There are many adapters out there, but be sure is 4k + 60hz active, otherwise will not work.