Definition: Mac hardware platforms

After the introduction of the Motorola-based Macintosh computers in 1984, Apple switched hardware three more times. Following are the four hardware platforms. See Mac computer.

   MAC HARDWARE PLATFORMS

   Year    CPU Hardware

   2020    ARM       (see ARM)

   2006    Intel x86 (see Intel Mac)

   1994    PowerPC   (see PowerPC)

   1984    Motorola  (see 68000)