Desktops

Framework Desktop (Early 2025) vs Power Mac G4 (Early 2001) Full Specs

CPU
CPU
GPU
GPU
Memory
Memory
Storage
Storage
Other Upgrades
-
Other Upgrades
Price
$1,258
Price
-

CPU
iGPU
PCIe 4.0 x4
Storage
Storage
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Chipset
HDMI 2.1
DP 2.1
DP 2.1
USB 4
USB 4
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Ethernet
Wi-Fi 7
Audio
CPU
Modem
Memory
Memory
Memory
Chipset
GPU
VGA
USB 1.1
USB 1.1
Ethernet
Audio
Storage
Storage
Storage
Storage
FireWire
FireWire

8 Cores
16 Threads
3.6GHz
1 Cores
1 Threads
466MHz

2,048 Shaders
2.8GHz
2 Shaders
125MHz
256GB/s
32MB SGRAM

256GB/s
3x DIMM

7.3GB/s Read
6.3GB/s Write
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4
4x 3.5"

Optical Drive
-
Optical Drive
-
1x 5.25"

Data
2x USB 4.0
2x USB 3.0
Data
2x FireWire 400
2x USB 1.1
Network
1x Ethernet 5G
Network
1x Ethernet
Modem
-
Modem
56 kbps
Video
2x DisplayPort 2.1
1x HDMI 2.1
Video
-
GPU Ports
-
GPU Ports
1x VGA
Audio
1x Audio Jack
Audio
1x Audio Jack

-
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4
1x M.2 E-Key
-
Infrared
No
Infrared
No

1x PCIe 4.0 x4
-
4x PCI
1x AGP 4x

Power Supply
400W
Power Supply
338W

Speakers
-
Speakers
1
Microphones
-
Microphones
-

Keyboard
-
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse
-
Mouse
Apple Pro Mouse

Launch OS
Windows
Launch OS
Mac OS 9.1 Fortissimo
Latest OS
-
Latest OS
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

Build Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Build Material
Plastic
Height
226 mm (8.9")
Width
97 mm (3.82")
Depth
206 mm (8.11")
Height
432 mm (17.01")
Width
226 mm (8.9")
Depth
467 mm (18.39")
Weight
3.10 kg
Weight
13.61 kg
Volume
4.5159 L
Volume
45.5941 L
Side Panel Window
Yes
Side Panel Window
No
Decor Lights
No
Decor Lights
No
Fans
1
Fans
-

CPU Upgrade
No
CPU Upgrade
No
GPU Upgrade
No
GPU Upgrade
No
Memory Upgrade
No
Memory Upgrade
Yes
Storage Upgrade
Yes
Storage Upgrade
Yes
PSU Upgrade
Yes
PSU Upgrade
No
Motherboard Upgrade
Yes
Motherboard Upgrade
No
eGPU Support
No
eGPU Support
No
Memory Slots
-
Memory Slots
3x DIMM
Storage Bays
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4
-
-
Storage Bays
-
4x 3.5"
1x 5.25"
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
-
Expansion Slots
4x PCI
1x AGP 4x

Release Date
2025-02-25
Release Date
2001-01-09
Warranty
1 year
Warranty
1 year
Description
Early 2025
Description
Early 2001
Model ID
-
Model ID
PowerMac3,4
Model Number 1
-
Model Number 1
M5183
Model Number 2
-
Model Number 2
EMC 1862