Macintosh II · The Beige Era · 1992
Macintosh IIvx
The IIvx was meant as a multimedia bridge machine, but its slow bus and quick replacement by the Centris line made it a classic Apple overlap story.
Macintosh IIvx: key facts
When was the Macintosh IIvx released?
The Macintosh IIvx was released in October 1992. Apple discontinued it in October 1993.
How much did the Macintosh IIvx cost?
The Macintosh IIvx launched at $2,949 in 1992 — about $6,665 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Macintosh IIvx’s specs?
The Macintosh IIvx used a Motorola 68030 running at 32 MHz, with 4 MB of memory and 80 MB of storage. It ran System 7.
Why does the Macintosh IIvx matter?
Apple’s first Mac sold with a built-in CD-ROM option.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68030 · 32 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 MB (up to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 80 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, NuBus, optional CD-ROM |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | October 1992 |
| Discontinued | October 1993 |
| Launch price | $2,949 |
How the Macintosh IIvx compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4,100× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 32 MHz, the clock is roughly 100× 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 20 modern phone photos.
Launched at $2,949 in 1992 — about $6,665 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27