8Core MacPro slow to open files into Photoshop

Machine Spec: 8Core - 9gb Ram - 2x750gb - 1900XT. (brand new machine)
Running Photoshop (CS2 9.02)
opening 112.3mb (8-14mb jpegs) and resaving them in a batch 8Core will average 6-7 seconds each.
Machine Spec: 1.8Ghz G5 - 4mb RAM - 2 x 160gb. (over 4 years old)
Running Photoshop (CS2 9.02)
opening 112.3mb (8-14mb jpegs) and resaving them in a batch 8Core will average 7-8 seconds each.
can anyone tell me why 8core is so slow?

The only other factor is the performance of Seagate drives in Mac Pro. Some report slow random small file reads etc. Later units (Mac Pro) may have an improved SATA chipset, but maybe not everyone. Great drive for large file sustained I/O though.
For me, I can't cut my attachment to WD 10K Raptors. Excellent boot drive and where you keep the OS and applications to 75GB or so (and keep data files away from your boot drive!)
Optimizing disk drives for CS2 helps. Dedicated boot drive, separate fast drive for scratch, and another for data and media.
The Mac Pro takes off working with large files where it helps more to have large amount of RAM used for caching.
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