Entry level MP more powerful than top imac?

imac 3.06 vs mac pro 2.66 quad
I know the video is better in the imac.
What about the processor?

The question gets asked, and there are plenty of threads here, and on other forums. There are also reviews and benchmarks from MacWorld, Barefeats and others.
http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=iMacvs+MacPro&Form=IE8SRC&src=IE-SearchBox
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342785,00.asp
I usually feel that if you have to ask, then you don't need a Mac Pro.
http://www.primatelabs.ca/blog/2009/01/mac-performance-january-2009/#pro_desktop
This comparison is from last year so it doesn't take into account the 2009 Mac model
http://www.barefeats.com/imp02.html
The GT100 (even the GT120 used in current Mac Pro) is/was a dumbed-down over the 8800GT previously offered but not even close to the Radeon 4870.
Perhaps first place to check is the system specs Apple posts for each.
http://www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html

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