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Apple Macintosh Performa 6360 vs Apple Macintosh SE/30

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AppleMacintosh Performa 6360AppleMacintosh SE/30
Overview
Released19961989
Performance
ProcessorPowerPC 603e 160 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6360)68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)
CPU cores11
Memory16 MB1 MB or 4 MB
Storage1.2 GB40 MB to 80 MB
CPU160 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, optional L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 40 MHzNominal 16 MHz 68030 with 32-bit data path, integrated PMMU and 68882 FPU; 0.5K L1 cache, no L2 or second processor. Original owner manual specifies 15.6672 MHz exact clock; nominal support-sheet rating retained
GPUBuilt-in video with 1 MB DRAM supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 1024 × 768 at 8-bit colour–
Memory type8 MB on the logic board, two 168-pin DIMM slots and 16–136 MB total supported by AppleEight 30-pin SIMM slots in groups of four, 120 ns or faster; support sheet certifies 1–32 MB and 256K, 1 MB or 4 MB modules. Original manual describes 8 MB with then-current modules and future 128 MB expansion; limits depend on installed modules and software. 256K ROM
Storage type1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 8× CD-ROM driveFactory choices from original Apple technical procedures are 1 MB RAM with floppy only, 1 MB with 40 MB SCSI disk, or 4 MB with 80 MB SCSI disk; all have an FDHD high-density floppy drive. Original capacity units retained; floppy capacity is removable storage
Expansion slotsPCI, communications, TV and video input/output expansion positionsOne 120-pin 32-bit 030 Direct Slot; optional monitor connection requires a compatible video card
Display
ScreenNone built in9″
Resolution–512 × 342
Panel–CRT
Refresh rate–60.1 Hz
Display type–Built-in 9-inch one-bit monochrome CRT, 512 × 342 pixels. Maker's explicit note and owner manual correct generic support table's 512 × 384
Display features–Original owner manual specifies exact 60.1 Hz refresh
Connections
PortsHeadphone jackHeadphone jack
Back portsDB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two GeoPort serial connectors, PlainTalk microphone input and speaker output; front headphone jackTwo ADB ports, DB-19 external floppy, DB-25 SCSI, two RS-232/RS-422 serial ports and stereo mini-phone audio output; no built-in Ethernet or external video socket
Speakers–Apple Sound Chip supports four-voice wavetable synthesis and stereo sampling; mixed stereo through a monophonic internal speaker, stereo through external sound port
Keyboard and mouse–Choice of Apple Keyboard or Apple Extended Keyboard; ADB mouse, as described in original owner manual
Design and power
TypeCompactAll-in-one
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailApple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches (height × width × depth) and 17 lbMaker 19.5 lb; 13.6 in height × 9.6 in width × 10.9 in depth, retained in original units
Power supplyApple lists a 150 W maximum, 90–270 V AC at 47–63 Hz and a 4.5 V alkaline clock batteryMaximum 75 W, 120–240 V, 48–62 Hz, 0.63 A; 3.6 V lithium clock battery
In the boxOriginal System Software 7.5.3 with System Enabler 410. Apple lists 1 October 1996 as introduction; a distinct maker first-sale date was not established.Original system software 6.0.3. Maker introduction 19 January 1989 is not treated as exact first sale; earliest actual-sale month unresolved in bounded search, released year only

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