Macintosh II · The Beige Era · 1992
Macintosh IIvx
The IIvx was meant as a multimedia bridge machine, but its slow bus and quick replacement by the Centris line made it a classic Apple overlap story.
Apple’s first Mac sold with a built-in CD-ROM option.
Macintosh IIvi (1992)
Macintosh IIvx: key facts
When was the Macintosh IIvx released?
The Macintosh IIvx arrived in October 1992. Apple discontinued it in October 1993.
How much did the Macintosh IIvx cost?
The Macintosh IIvx launched at $2,949 in 1992, about $6,665 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Motorola 68030 at 32 MHz, 4 MB RAM, 80 MB storage, External display display.
Why does the Macintosh IIvx matter?
Apple’s first Mac sold with a built-in CD-ROM option.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68030 · 32 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 MB (up to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 80 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, NuBus, optional CD-ROM |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | October 1992 |
| Discontinued | October 1993 |
| Launch price | $2,949 |
How the Macintosh IIvx compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4,100× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 32 MHz, the clock is roughly 100× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
All of this storage holds about 20 modern phone photos.
Launched at $2,949 in 1992, about $6,665 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11