Power Macintosh · The Beige Era · 1995
Power Macintosh 6200
The 6200 brought PowerPC to consumer towers and Performas, though its compromised architecture became notorious among Mac enthusiasts.
Consumer Power Mac platform that spawned many Performa models.
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Power Macintosh 6200: key facts
When was the Power Macintosh 6200 released?
The Power Macintosh 6200 arrived on May 1, 1995. Apple discontinued it in March 1996.
How much did the Power Macintosh 6200 cost?
The Power Macintosh 6200 launched at $2,300 in 1995, about $4,792 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: PowerPC 603 at 75 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 1.0 GB storage, External display display.
Why does the Power Macintosh 6200 matter?
Consumer Power Mac platform that spawned many Performa models.
Full specifications
| CPU | PowerPC 603 · 75 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 MB (up to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.0 GB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | May 1, 1995 |
| Discontinued | March 1996 |
| Launch price | $2,300 |
How the Power Macintosh 6200 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2,050× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 75 MHz, the clock is roughly 43× 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 250 modern phone photos.
Launched at $2,300 in 1995, about $4,792 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