Mac Mini M6: Retro PC Emulation with 86Box (600MHz PII?!)
Summary
This review documents running 86Box on a Mac Mini M6 to emulate a Pentium II up to 600MHz, focusing on single-core stability and real-time audio during benchmarking. It compares the M6 to the M4, explains the testing method (Cinebench 2000 and 3DMark 2000 SE on Windows 98 with a Voodoo 3), and discusses how headroom and clock stability shape the result. The article also covers patching 86Box to extend frequency tables and places the results in historical context.