Quadra · The Beige Era · 1992
Macintosh Quadra 950
The Quadra 950 stayed on sale for years as a massive, expandable 68k workhorse for publishing and server duty.
Long-lived high-end 68k tower.
Macintosh Centris 610 (1993)
Macintosh Quadra 950: key facts
When was the Macintosh Quadra 950 released?
The Macintosh Quadra 950 arrived in May 1992. Apple discontinued it in October 1995.
How much did the Macintosh Quadra 950 cost?
The Macintosh Quadra 950 launched at $7,200 in 1992, about $16,272 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Motorola 68040 at 33 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 230 MB storage, External display display.
Why does the Macintosh Quadra 950 matter?
Long-lived high-end 68k tower.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68040 · 33 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 MB (up to 256 MB) |
| Storage | 230 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Large tower |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | May 1992 |
| Discontinued | October 1995 |
| Launch price | $7,200 |
How the Macintosh Quadra 950 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2,050× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 33 MHz, the clock is roughly 97× 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 58 modern phone photos.
Launched at $7,200 in 1992, about $16,272 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