Which iMac? 2.66 i5 quad or 3.2 i3?

[dmk1974]

27-inch 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 ATI 4850 GPU (2009 model)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB953?mco=MTM3NDgzNjY

-OR-

27-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 ATI 5670 GPU (2010 model)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC510LL/A?mco=MTkwMzU2NDg

The i3 is newer, about $90 less, but newer less powerful processor, though faster GPU. I think all the other specs are the same. Which of these two would be a better purchase? Thanks!

 

[bizzle]

The 4850 is actually a faster GPU but no DX11.

 

[dmk1974]

The 4850 is actually a faster GPU but no DX11.

My mistake. So, then the 2009 quad-core above really should be well worth the extra $90, correct? Or am I missing something else?

 

[Winni]

And you'll be using this machine for... what exactly?

Since I know what I'm using my computer for, and since I know MY personal preferences, I'd pick the 27" iMac i5. And guess what: That's the computer on my desk, and it's a real beauty. And I have reasons why I chose a quad core CPU over a dual core processor.

 

[dmk1974]

And you'll be using this machine for... what exactly?

Since I know what I'm using my computer for, and since I know MY personal preferences, I'd pick the 27" iMac i5. And guess what: That's the computer on my desk, and it's a real beauty. And I have reasons why I chose a quad core CPU over a dual core processor.

Thanks for the reply. I'm not a gamer really, but primarily for photo and video editing, CAD, and the usual office/web browsing of course.

 

[hoopster]

For 90 bucks I think it's defiantly worth it. Quad vs Dual makes a big deference IMO.