This document compares features of the Power Mac G4 computers introduced after July 2001. For earlier Power Mac G4 computers see technical document 58418 "Power Mac G4: How to Differentiate Between Models"
The simplest way to differentiate the Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) and the Power Mac G4 (FW 800) is by looking at the FireWire ports. The FW 800 will have three FireWire ports while the Mirrored Drive Doors model will have two (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 Rear ports of Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
Technical Features Differences
Notes
| Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors 2003) | |||||
NVIDIA GeForce3 | NVIDIA GeForce4 MX NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium | RADEON 9000 Pro NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium | RADEON 9000 Pro NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium ATI Radeon 9700 Pro | NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium | |
| With optional USB adapter | With optional USB adapter | With optional USB adapter | |||
| Two FireWire 400 | Two FireWire 400 | Two FireWire 400 | One FireWire 800 Two FireWire 400 | Two FireWire 400 | |
The simplest way to differentiate the Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) and the Power Mac G4 (FW 800) is by looking at the FireWire ports. The FW 800 will have three FireWire ports while the Mirrored Drive Doors model will have two (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 Rear ports of Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
Technical Features Differences
The following table compares the Power Mac G4 models.
(Mirrored Drive Doors) | |||||
| 733, 867, Dual 800MHz | 933 MHz, Dual 1 GHz | 1 GHz, 1.25 GHz | Dual 1.25 GHz, Dual 1.42 GHz | Dual 1.25 GHz | |
(See Note 1) | (933, 1 GHz) (See Note 1) | 2 MB DDR SRAM (1.25 GHz) (See Note 1) | 2 MB DDR SRAM (1.42 GHz) (See Note 1) | (See Note 1) | |
167 (1 GHz and 1.25 GHz) | 167 (Dual 1.25 GHz and Dual 1.42 GHz) | ||||
up to 1.5 GB | up to 1.5GB | PC2700 (1 GHz and 1.25 GHz) | PC2700 (Dual 1.25 GHz and Dual 1.42 GHz) | ||
NVIDIA GeForce3 | NVIDIA GeForce4 MX NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti | RADEON 9000 Pro NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium | RADEON 9000 Pro NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium ATI Radeon 9700 Pro | NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium | |
(two controllers) | (two controllers) | (two controllers) | (two controllers) | (two controllers) | |
1 Ultra ATA/66 (with 4 drive bays) | 1 Ultra ATA/66 (with 4 drive bays) | 1 Ultra ATA/66 (with 4 drive bays) | |||
USB (with 3rd party adapter) | USB (with 3rd party adapter) | USB (with 3rd party adapter) | |||
port, 3.5 mm stereo | port, 3.5 mm stereo | port, 3.5 mm stereo, front headphone minijack | port, 3.5 mm stereo, front headphone minijack | port, 3.5 mm stereo, front headphone minijack |
Notes
1. L2 or L3 cache levels stated are per processor on dual processor configurations.
2. The system software CDs are specific to each model computer. You should use the system software CD that came with your computer to make sure the appropriate software is installed.
3. Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and an Internet service provider, for which fees may apply. Some ISPs are not compatible with AirPort. For more information, see technical document 106590: "AirPort: Requirements for Wireless Internet Access."
4. Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computers require the AirPort Extreme card, but can connect to a standard AirPort or AirPort Extreme Base Station (see technical document 107372 "AirPort Extreme: Compatibility With Earlier AirPort and Third-Party 802.11b Wireless Products"
5. Second Apple flat-panel display requires Apple DVI to ADC Adapter, sold separately.
6. Appropriate ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower.
Related documents
25517: "Mac OS: Versions, Builds Included With Computers Since 1998"