Name Core 2 Duo E7600 Mac Model Late 2009 21.5/27″ iMac Codename Wolfdale Fab. Size 45nm Package Socket 775 Base Freq. 3.067 GHz Turbo – TDP 65 W PL2 – Cores 2 Threads 2 L1i Cache 32 KB Per Core L1d Cache 32 KB Per Core L1 Total 128 KB L2 Cache 3 MB (Shared) […]
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This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M4 Max chip. Name: M4 Max Chip Released: November 8th, 2024 Codename: – Part Number: T6041 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-E Transistor Count: ~95-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv9.2A . . Memory Bus Width: 384-Bit or 512-Bit Total channels: 3 or 4 Bit per channel: […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M4 Pro chip. Name: M4 Pro Chip Released: November 8th, 2024 Codename: – Part Number: T6040 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-E Transistor Count: – CPU ISA: ARMv9.2A . . Memory Bus Width: 256-Bit Total channels: – Bit per channel: – Memory Type: LPDDR5X-8533 (4266 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M4 chip. Name: M4 Chip Released: May 15th, 2024 Codename: APL1206 Part Number: T8132 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-E Transistor Count: 28-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv9.2A . . Memory Bus Width: 128-Bit Total channels: 2 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500 (3750 MHz) ~Bandwidth: […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M3 Ultra chip. Name: M3 Ultra Chip Released: March 12th, 2025 Codename: – Part Number: T6032 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-B Transistor Count: 184-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 1024-Bit Total channels: 8 Bit per channel: 128-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M3 Max chip. Name: M3 Max Chip Released: November 7th, 2023 Codename: APL1204 Part Number: T6034 / T6031 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-B Transistor Count: 92 billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 384-Bit or 512-Bit Total channels: 3 or 4 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M3 Pro chip. Name: M3 Pro Chip Released: November 7th, 2023 Codename: APL1203 Part Number: T6030 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-B Transistor Count: 37-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 192-Bit Total channels: 3 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M3 chip. Name: M3 Chip Released: November 7th, 2023 Codename: APL1201 Part Number: T8122 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 3-Nanometer-B Transistor Count: 25-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 128-Bit Total channels: 2 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) ~Bandwidth: […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M2 Ultra chip. Name: M2 Ultra Chip Released: June 13th, 2023 Codename: APL1W12 Part Number: T6022 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer-P Transistor Count: 134-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 1024-Bit Total channels: 8 Bit per channel: 128-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M2 Max chip. Name: M2 Max Chip Released: January 24th, 2023 Codename: APL1111 Part Number: T6021 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer-P Transistor Count: 67-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 512-Bit Total channels: 4 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M2 Pro chip. Name: M2 Pro Chip Released: January 24th, 2023 Codename: APL1113 Part Number: T6020 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer-P Transistor Count: 40-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 256-Bit Total channels: 4 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M2 chip. Name: M2 Chip Released: June 24th, 2022 Codename: APL1109 Part Number: T8112 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer-P Transistor Count: 20-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.6-A . . Memory Bus Width: 128-Bit Total channels: 2 Bit per channel: 64-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) ~Bandwidth: […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M1 Ultra chip. Name: M1 Ultra Chip Released: March 18th, 2022 Codename: APL1W06 Part Number: T6002 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer Transistor Count: 114-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.5-A . . Memory Bus Width: 1024-Bit Total channels: 8 Bit per channel: 128-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M1 Max chip. Name: M1 Max Chip Released: October 26th, 2021 Codename: APL1105 Part Number: T6001 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer Transistor Count: 57-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.5-A . . Memory Bus Width: 512-Bit Total channels: 4 Bit per channel: 128-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
This page details the full hardware profile of the Apple Silicon M1 Pro chip. Name: M1 Pro Chip Released: October 26th, 2021 Codename: APL1103 Part Number: T6000 Fabrication Process: TSMC’s 5-Nanometer Transistor Count: 33.7-Billion CPU ISA: ARMv8.5-A . . Memory Bus Width: 256-Bit Total channels: 2 Bit per channel: 128-Bit Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 (3200 […]
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The Late 2014 Mac mini Value Equation, Dan Knight, The Value Equation, 2014.10.21. Thunderstrike Malware: Could It Still Be a Threat to Your Mac?, Low End Mac Tech Journal 2018.02.01. Malware secretly infects EFI. Which versions of macOS are safest? Mac mini the best value in desktop Macs, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.08.25. Although the […]
. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions. Mac ‘Book Power Management Adventures, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.05.19. If your ‘Book won’t power up, shuts down while your working, or has other power issues, resetting its internal power manager may clear things […]
Apple IIe Card: A Tool for Getting Macs into Schools, Mac Musings, 2018.02.08 Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil […]
Apple IIe Card: A Tool for Getting Macs into Schools, Mac Musings, 2018.02.08 Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil […]
Apple IIe Card: A Tool for Getting Macs into Schools, Mac Musings, 2018.02.08 Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil […]
Was the Macintosh IIci the Best Mac Ever?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.01.19. Introduced in 1989, the Mac IIci was fast, had integrated video, included 3 expansion slots, and could be upgraded in myriad ways. The Mac IIci Website, Al Brower, ©1996-2005 Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. Clock Chipping the Mac IIfx, Marc Schrier. If you upgrade to the 50 MHz 68030 CPU, you may be able to reach 60 MHz, and you can usually overclock to stock 40 MHz chip to 50 MHz. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. . Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions. Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the rest? Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. . Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. . Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions. Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. . Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what […]
Guide to the Macintosh II Series, an overview of the Mac II family. The Macintosh II Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary, Benj Edwards, Macworld, 2012.06.07 Environmentally Responsible Retirement for Old Macs, Rick Lawson, Pioneers in Mac Development, 2008.06.13. After you’ve scavenged what useful parts you can from your old Mac, what’s the most environmentally friendly way […]
Color Classic Mini FAQ Guide to Compact Macs, a quick overview of Apple’s 10 models. Apple IIe Card: A Tool for Getting Macs into Schools, Mac Musings, 2018.02.08 Six of the Rarest Macs, Benj Edwards, Macworld, 2012.10.19. JLPGA PowerBook 170. Colour Classic II. Macintosh TV. PowerBook 550c. 20th Anniversary Mac. Creating Classic Mac Boot Floppies […]
Guide to Compact Macs, a quick overview of Apple’s 10 compact Macs. Bringing a zebra stripe SE/30 back to life, Paul Brierley, The ‘Book Beat, 2009.02.19. The Japanese call it Simasimac, the horizontal striped pattern that indicates your Mac is terminal. Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can […]
Guide to Compact Macs, a quick overview of Apple’s 10 compact Macs. Creating Classic Mac Boot Floppies in OS X, Paul Brierley, The ‘Book Beat, 2008.08.07. Yes, it is possible to create a boot floppy for the Classic Mac OS using an OS X Mac that doesn’t have Classic. Here’s how. The Compressed Air Keyboard […]
Color Classic Mini FAQ Guide to Compact Macs, a quick overview of Apple’s 10 models. Apple IIe Card: A Tool for Getting Macs into Schools, Mac Musings, 2018.02.08 Overcoming Limitations: The Mac Color Classic, 20 Years Later, Benj Edwards, Macworld, 2013.02.11 Creating Classic Mac Boot Floppies in OS X, Paul Brierley, The ‘Book Beat, 2008.08.07. […]
Guide to Compact Macs, a quick overview of Apple’s 10 compact Macs. A Vintage Mac Network Can Be as Useful as a Modern One, Carl Nygren, My Turn, 2008.04.08. Old Macs can exchange data and share an Internet connection very nicely using Apple’s old LocalTalk networking. . Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, […]