Power Macintosh · The Beige Era · 1995
Power Macintosh 7200
The 7200 helped move the Mac from NuBus to PCI, a crucial modernization even in Apple’s messy mid-1990s lineup.
PCI-based entry Power Mac.
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Power Macintosh 7200: key facts
When was the Power Macintosh 7200 released?
The Power Macintosh 7200 arrived on August 7, 1995. Apple discontinued it in February 1997.
How much did the Power Macintosh 7200 cost?
The Power Macintosh 7200 launched at $1,700 in 1995, about $3,542 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: PowerPC 601 at 75 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 500 MB storage, External display display.
Why does the Power Macintosh 7200 matter?
PCI-based entry Power Mac.
Full specifications
| CPU | PowerPC 601 · 75 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 MB (up to 256 MB) |
| Storage | 500 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | August 7, 1995 |
| Discontinued | February 1997 |
| Launch price | $1,700 |
How the Power Macintosh 7200 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 125 modern phone photos.
Launched at $1,700 in 1995, about $3,542 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