Apple Macintosh LC 630 vs Apple Macintosh Performa 5300CD

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Macintosh LC 630 compared with Macintosh Performa 5300CD

	AppleMacintosh LC 630	AppleMacintosh Performa 5300CD
Overview
Released
Released	1994	1995
Performance
Processor
Processor	Motorola 68LC040 33 MHz (Macintosh LC 575)	PowerPC 603e 100 MHz (Macintosh Performa 5300CD)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Memory
Memory	4 MB or 8 MB	16 MB (better)
Storage
Storage	250 MB	1.2 GB (better)
CPU
CPU	Motorola MC68LC040 without an integrated floating-point unit; paged memory management and 8 KB cache. Nominal 33 MHz bus clock and 66 MHz internal clock, as Apple explains in its exact Japanese specifications and developer note. Optional PowerPC processor upgrade is separate from this original model	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 1 MB dedicated DRAM, 16-bit colour at 640 × 480 or 512 × 384 and 8-bit at 800 × 600 or 832 × 624; video capture not supported at 832 × 624	Integrated 1 MB DRAM video; 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour or 832 × 624 at 8-bit colour
Memory type
Memory type	Original model has 4 MB soldered RAM and one 72-pin SIMM slot, expandable to 36 MB; 4 MB and 8 MB configurations in the October 1994 catalogue. Japanese configurations have 8 MB. 80 ns or faster SIMMs and 1 MB ROM. Later shared service-manual boards and DOS Compatible variants have different memory arrangements	Two 72-pin SIMM slots; 16 MB in Apple's listed configuration and 64 MB maximum with 80 ns memory
Storage type
Storage type	250 MB internal IDE hard disk in the original configurations, plus 1.44 MB SuperDrive floppy. Japanese maker lists 8 MB/250 MB versions with or without the double-speed AppleCD 300i Plus internal SCSI CD-ROM. April 1995 catalogue adds 350 MB disks without establishing exact RAM/CD pairings, so those configurations are not inferred. LC 630 DOS Compatible is a different dual-processor model	1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 4× CD-ROM drive
Expansion slots
Expansion slots	LC-compatible processor-direct slot, communications slot for either Ethernet or modem, video-input slot and optional TV tuner. Apple Video and TV/Video kits add capture and television features; they are not built into the base configuration. Optional PowerPC processor upgrade	Macintosh LC processor-direct slot, communications slot, TV-tuner bay and video input/output slot
Display
Screen
Screen	None built in	15″
Resolution
Resolution	–	832 × 624
Panel
Panel	–	CRT
Display type
Display type	–	Built-in 15-inch colour CRT; Apple's Performa 5300CD manual gives a 0.28 mm dot pitch. A CRT has selectable pixel modes, not a fixed native LCD resolution.
Display features
Display features	–	Maximum listed pixel mode 832 × 624 at 8-bit colour; 640 × 480 supports 16-bit colour
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × headphone jack	Headphone jack
Back ports
Back ports	DB-15 video, DB-25 external SCSI, one ADB, two serial ports with LocalTalk, sound input and rear sound output. Front headphone jack and infrared receiver; no USB. Ethernet uses an optional communications card	Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two serial connectors, microphone input and stereo sound output; optional DB-15 video-mirroring port
External displays
External displays	Requires a separate monitor; Apple lists Color Plus 14-inch, Macintosh Color Display, AudioVision 14 and Multiple Scan 15 plus compatible VGA/SVGA displays. The maker catalogue photo includes an external monitor, keyboard and mouse	–
Speakers
Speakers	Single internal speaker; 8-bit stereo sound output and monophonic recording, with 16-bit stereo CD playback. Front and rear headphone outputs cannot be used simultaneously. The Japanese specifications and shared service manual distinguish CD playback from ordinary sound output	Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
Design and power
Type
Type	Compact	All-in-one
Weight
Weight	7.7 kg	–
Width × depth × height
Width × depth × height	320 × 419.5 × 109.5 mm	–
Operating system
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Size and weight detail
Size and weight detail	Original Japanese Apple specifications give 109.5 mm high, 320 mm wide and 419.5 mm deep; these exact metric values retained. October 1994 catalogue rounds these to 109/320/419 mm. Shared Service Source reverses width and depth, an unresolved documentation error. Shared maker service table gives 7.7 kg without CD-ROM and 8.6 kg with CD-ROM; weight varies with installed devices	Apple lists 17.5 × 15.1 × 16 inches and 47 lb for the 5200 form factor
Power supply
Power supply	100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 45 W maximum excluding monitor, according to Service Source. 4.5 V alkaline clock battery	Maximum 125 W; 110–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz; 4.5 V alkaline clock battery
In the box
In the box	System 7.1.2 with the dedicated System Enabler; Japanese versions use KanjiTalk 7.1.2 and include an ADB Mouse II, with keyboard sold separately. Education and regional monitor/software bundles vary. Announced July 1994, with 2 August shipping planned in contemporary TidBITS; October 1994 maker buying catalogue lists the LC 630, so release uses supported year precision. Exact first retail delivery remains unconfirmed	Original System Software 7.5.1. Apple lists 17 October 1995 as introduction; a separate first-sale date was not established.