Which is faster for graphic design work?

[ARK]

iMac 2.16Ghz C2D with 2 gigs of ram

or

PowerMac 2.0Ghz G5 Dual with 3 gigs of ram?

I use the PowerMac now but have the option to take the iMac and use it for work. Thoughts?

[dukebound85]

take the intel

[iMaccore2]

well, hmm. The g5 probably has a better gfx, it being a pro machine, but the processor in the imac is significantly faster. Id say imac

[illegallydead]

go with iMac. You get the benefits of dual core, plus maybe faster memory, and newer graphics chipsets... Would have to see all the stats to know for sure.

[ARK]

I forgot to say that the G5 is dual also...

[dukebound85]

I forgot to say that the G5 is dual also...

still the imac