MacComparisonZone: 17" iMac G4/1.25 GHz vs Single Processor Power Mac G4/867 MHz - Performance And Specifications Review
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Created: 5/13/04
Introduction
This Guide compares the 17" iMac G4/1.25GHz which has the Combo Drive, to the Single Processor Power Mac G4/867 MHz, with a SuperDrive. When the 867 MHz was released in July of 2001, it was the middle of the road machine, sandwiched between a 800 MHz dual processor model, and a 733 MHz single processor model. The 17 inch 1.25 GHz iMac is currently the middle model of its family. It lies between a 15 inch 1 GHz unit, and a 20 inch model, which also runs a 1.25 GHz.
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Specifications & Features
Model/Mhz
Power Mac G4/867 MHz
(#M8360LL/A )
Single Processor
L2 Cache: 256K @ 867 MHz
L3 Cache: 2 MB @ 217 MHz
Release Date: July, 2001
3 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
2 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
audio line-in jack
Optional Bluetooth 1.1 module and antenna
Video
Support for up to 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution at 32 bits per pixel (millions of colors)
ADC and VGA connectors
17-inch display resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native)
VGA output port - Requires adapter, sold separately.
S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector - Requires adapter, sold separately.
Dual display support for VGA video mirroring
Specification Notes
Weight:31 pounds (14.1 kg) 1
Built-in flat-panel display
Weight: 22.8 pounds (10.4 kilos)
Performance
Machine
Power Mac G4/867 MHz
17" iMac G4/1.25GHz
Processor
59.78 seconds
42.73 seconds- - 40% Faster
General - Interface
33.81 seconds
24 seconds - - 41% Faster
Notes
Unfortunately because of the length of time between when these two machines were released, we do not have a wealth of performance data with which to compare them.
The Processor score is based on the Altivec Fractal program. which you can freely download and run on your own machine.
The 'General Interface' test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is also freely available
For more detailed performance of the iMac results see this page
For more detailed performance of the Power Mac results see this page
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iMac G4/1.25 GHz Super Drive, 17" Screen #M9168LL/A
Base machine DeskJet 5850 wireless printer, $100 after rebate ($199 up front) PSC 2410 multifunction printer, $200 after rebate ($299 up front) PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($199 up front) Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($149 up front) DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($99 up front) DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
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PowerMac QuickSilver G4/867 ... Original price: $2,499
PowerMax - Used ... $1,309 to $1,369 .... 90 day warranty .... Shipping $22. Tax: None ... Extras ...Trade-in Program
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MacComparisonZone: 17" iMac G4/1.25 GHz vs Single Processor Power Mac G4/867 MHz - Performance And Specifications Review
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Base machine
DeskJet 5850 wireless printer, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
