Apple Power Mac G5

Processor Type

Apple

Model

Power Mac G5

Brand

Apple

Processors: Single or Dual PowerPC G5 processors: Ranging from 1.6GHz to 2.5GHz. Dual-core models: Introduced in late 2005, featuring dual-core PowerPC 970MP processors. 64-bit architecture: One of the first desktop lines to feature 64-bit processors. Memory: RAM: Configurations varied, with some models supporting up to 16GB of DDR2 ECC memory. Frontside Bus: Speeds ranged from 600MHz to 1.25GHz, with up to 20 GBps data throughput. Cache: Typically included 512KB L2 cache running at processor speed, and L1 cache (32k/64k). Graphics: AGP 8X Pro slot: Supporting various graphics cards like NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra, ATI Radeon 9600 Pro, or 9800 Pro. VRAM: Graphics cards came with varying amounts of DDR SDRAM, such as 64MB or 128MB. Storage: Hard Drives: Configurations included 80GB, 160GB, or larger Serial ATA drives, with some supporting up to 150-MBps data throughput. Optical Drive: Included an 8X “SuperDrive”. Other Features: PCI Slots: Some models had PCI-X slots for expansion. FireWire: Featured both FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 ports. Cooling: Utilized a system of computer-controlled fans for temperature regulation. Operating System: Typically shipped with macOS X 10.3.5 or later, and could be upgraded to later versions like 10.5.8.