Apple Macintosh LC 520 vs Apple Macintosh Performa 6300CD

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Macintosh LC 520 compared with Macintosh Performa 6300CD

	AppleMacintosh LC 520	AppleMacintosh Performa 6300CD
Overview
Released
Released	1993	1995
Performance
Processor
Processor	68030 25 MHz (Macintosh LC 520)	PowerPC 603e 100 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6300CD)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Memory
Memory	4 MB	16 MB (better)
Storage
Storage	80 MB to 160 MB	1.2 GB (better)
CPU
CPU	25 MHz Motorola 68030 with 32-bit data path, 0.5 KB L1 cache and optional 68882 floating-point coprocessor	100 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, 256 KB L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 40 MHz
GPU
GPU	Built-in video with 512 KB VRAM supports 640 × 480 at 8-bit colour; an optional 768 KB allocation supports 16-bit colour	Integrated 1 MB DRAM video supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour or 832 × 624 at 8-bit colour through the DB-15 monitor port
Memory type
Memory type	4 MB on the logic board, expandable to 36 MB with one 72-pin SIMM	Two 72-pin SIMM slots; 16 MB minimum and 64 MB maximum with 80 ns memory
Storage type
Storage type	Internal SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and optional 2× CD-ROM. Apple's support sheet lists 80–160 MB hard drives; its original developer note also lists a 40 MB option.	1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 4× CD-ROM drive
Expansion slots
Expansion slots	One LC processor-direct slot	Macintosh LC processor-direct slot, communications slot, TV-tuner bay and video input/output slot
Display
Screen size
Screen size	14″	None built in
Resolution
Resolution	640 × 480	–
Panel
Panel	CRT	–
Display type
Display type	Built-in 14-inch Trinitron colour CRT	–
Connections
Ports
Ports	Headphone jack	Headphone jack
Back ports
Back ports	Two Apple Desktop Bus ports, external DB-25 SCSI, printer and modem serial connections, microphone input and headphone output	DB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two serial connectors, microphone input and stereo sound output
Speakers
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers	–
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone	–
Design and power
Type
Type	All-in-one	Compact
Operating system
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Size and weight detail
Size and weight detail	Apple lists 17.9 × 13.5 × 16.5 inches and 40.5 lb	Apple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches and 19 lb for the Quadra 630 form factor
Power supply
Power supply	Maximum 40 W according to Apple's technical sheet	Maximum 55 W; 110–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz; 4.5 V alkaline clock battery
In the box
In the box	Apple lists 28 June 1993 as the introduction date; a separate first-sale date was not established.	Original System Software 7.5.1. Apple lists 16 October 1995 as introduction; a separate first-sale date was not established.