Apple Macintosh Performa 6360 vs Apple Power Macintosh 6300/120

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Macintosh Performa 6360 compared with Power Macintosh 6300/120

	AppleMacintosh Performa 6360	ApplePower Macintosh 6300/120
Overview
Released
Released	1996	June 1996
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC 603e 160 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6360)	PowerPC 603e 120 MHz (Power Macintosh 6300/120)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Memory
Memory	16 MB	16 MB
Storage
Storage	1.2 GB	1.2 GB
CPU
CPU	160 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, optional L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 40 MHz	120 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache and standard 256 KB L2 cache. Exact English support lists a 64-bit processor data path at 40 MHz; this is not a claim that every memory or I/O bus is 64-bit.
GPU
GPU	Built-in video with 1 MB DRAM supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 1024 × 768 at 8-bit colour	1 MB built-in DRAM framebuffer, independent of system RAM. DB-15 monitor output supports 640 × 480 with 16-bit colour or 800 × 600 and 832 × 624 with 8-bit colour. Exact English support states video input is not supported at 832 × 624.
Memory type
Memory type	8 MB on the logic board, two 168-pin DIMM slots and 16–136 MB total supported by Apple	16 MB standard, expandable to 64 MB using two 72-pin noncomposite SIMM slots with 80 ns or faster DRAM. No RAM soldered on the board in exact English support; SIMMs can be installed individually. Original Japanese accessory list also advertises an 8 MB 70 ns memory kit.
Storage type
Storage type	1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 8× CD-ROM drive	1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, Apple SuperDrive 1.44 MB floppy and 4× AppleCD 600i CD-ROM drive in the exact Japanese factory configuration.
Expansion slots
Expansion slots	PCI, communications, TV and video input/output expansion positions	LC-compatible 68030 processor-direct expansion slot, communications slot for optional Ethernet or modem, optional video-input card and TV tuner connector. No PCI. Optional Apple TV/FM Radio System requires the Apple Video System; NTSC, PAL and SECAM capture are available with the relevant expansion card.
Display
Screen
Screen	None built in	None built in
Connections
Ports
Ports	Headphone jack	2 × headphone jack
Front ports
Front ports	–	Front headphone output and push-button volume controls; infrared receiver for compatible optional remote control.
Back ports
Back ports	DB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two GeoPort serial connectors, PlainTalk microphone input and speaker output; front headphone jack	DB-15 display output, one ADB port, two RS-232/422 serial ports for printer/modem and AppleTalk, DB-25 SCSI, microphone/line input and stereo sound output. Ethernet requires an optional communications card; these serial ports are not GeoPort.
External displays
External displays	–	No built-in display. Original Japanese page supports Apple monitors from 13 to 20 inches and compatible VGA/SVGA monitors using the appropriate video cable. Contemporary special bundle includes an Apple Multiple Scan 1705 17-inch monitor; the base computer does not include it.
Speakers
Speakers	–	Built-in speaker; muted when a sound-output port is used. 16-bit monophonic audio input and 16-bit stereo output. Front and rear headphone/output jacks cannot be used simultaneously, according to the exact Japanese specifications.
Microphones
Microphones	–	Supports an external microphone or line input; Apple PlainTalk microphone is a separate accessory.
Keyboard and mouse
Keyboard and mouse	–	Japanese configuration includes Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II, power cable, manuals, warranty information and KanjiTalk 7.5.1, Apple Internet Starter Kit and ClarisWorks 2.0J CDs. Keyboard is sold separately. The contemporary photo also shows an external monitor and keyboard; these are not built into the desktop.
Design and power
Type
Type	Compact	Compact
Weight
Weight	–	8.6 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	Apple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches (height × width × depth) and 17 lb	Exact Japanese maker page gives 109.5 × 320 × 419.5 mm (height × width × depth), 8.6 kg for the computer. English support gives 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches and 19 lb, rounded equivalents. External monitor, keyboard and mouse are excluded.
Power supply
Power supply	Apple lists a 150 W maximum, 90–270 V AC at 47–63 Hz and a 4.5 V alkaline clock battery	Exact Japanese maker page specifies 82 W maximum excluding the monitor, 100–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz. Exact English support and archived Apple Spec Database instead give 55 W maximum, 110–240 V at 50–60 Hz. Clock battery is described as lithium in the Japanese page and 4.5 V alkaline in the English table. Conflicts remain explicit; no universal operating-consumption headline or inferred battery type.
In the box
In the box	Original 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.	KanjiTalk/System 7.5.1 and 4 MB ROM. Apple records introduction on 27 June 1996; PC Watch’s contemporary 2 July retailer survey explicitly reports sale from 27 June, corroborating that date. English maker table states this system was not sold in the US. The 120 MHz Power Macintosh is distinct from the existing 100 MHz Macintosh Performa 6300CD; no unverified official predecessor link is assigned.