Connecting non 4k MacBook Pro to 4K TV / Monitor... what res will display?

[theMouthPiece]

Hi All

So, I have a MBP, 2012, that isn't 4k capable, so I was wondering what would happen if I connected my MBP to a 4K TV or 4K Monitor? What resolution, if anything, would be displayed on the device?

Reason: I have spotted a great offer for a 40" 4K TV on Amazon. I am not a gamer so am not bothered about refresh rates etc, I do photo work and dabble in iOS and Android development so what is far more important for me is screen real estate.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[LogicalApex]

You'll be able to set it to the maximum resolution supported by your MacBook Pro and connection you're using. The TV will upsample from there.

 

[pshufd]

I'd guess 1920x1200. Why not bring your MBP into Best Buy and hook it up? You might need an adapter cable as most new stuff doesn't support DVI.