CS5 for Mac or PC (Specs for both included)

I have both a Macbook and a Dell laptop, and I'm trying to figure out which machine would run most CS5 programs better, with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
Dell
OS: Win XP 32bit (cannot upgrade because of work)
2.80 ghz Core 2 Duo
4gb RAM
Mac
OS: Snow Leopard
2.2 ghz Core 2 Duo
4gb RAM
I realize my processor is slower on my Mac, but it does have an upgraded operating system that supports the use of 64 bits, which i know would come into play with larger files... but I'm not sure if the more advanced operating system + CS5 would work better than a faster processor + CS5.
It wish Adobe would allow me to install one license on two different platforms, since I'd only be using one at a time anyway.
Thanks!

It really depends on your workflow, if 1.7GB of ram for Photoshop is enough for your needs then the Dell will be faster. If on the other hand you're working with huge files then the Mac will probably be faster.
Also, not all Core2Duo processors are identical, there are 65nm and 45nm versions and the 45nm versions are faster clock for clock so that might also skew the outcome. If i'm not mistaken, the 65nm C2D mobile processors go only up to 2.6Ghz so the Dell probably has the 45nm version

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