Quadra · The Beige Era · 1993
Macintosh Quadra 610
A low-profile Quadra that brought 68040-class architecture to desks that could not justify a tower.
Macintosh Quadra 610: key facts
When was the Macintosh Quadra 610 released?
The Macintosh Quadra 610 was released in February 1993. Apple discontinued it in July 1994.
How much did the Macintosh Quadra 610 cost?
The Macintosh Quadra 610 launched at $2,520 in 1993 — about $5,494 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Macintosh Quadra 610’s specs?
The Macintosh Quadra 610 used a Motorola 68LC040 running at 20 MHz, with 4 MB of memory and 80 MB of storage. It ran System 7.
Why does the Macintosh Quadra 610 matter?
Compact entry point into the Quadra line.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 · 20 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 MB (up to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 80 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | February 1993 |
| Discontinued | July 1994 |
| Launch price | $2,520 |
How the Macintosh Quadra 610 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4,100× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 20 MHz, the clock is roughly 160× 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 $2,520 in 1993 — about $5,494 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27