IMac or MacPro for Windows CAD Program?

I am an architect that uses Parallels to run Autodesk's Revit software. I currently have a 2 year old iMac with 16GB. I am looking to update my computer. I don't know which computer to get. 1) an updated iMac with 32GB of memory or 2) spend big dollars and get a MacPro with 64GB and a faster processor. I have been using my PC side for CAD renderings more and I think more memory would be nice. SO, which is better a faster processor or more RAM?
Of course all bets may be off if Apple annouces new iMac with more memory.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Mike

A big question is - does Revit multi-thread or not? If it is multi-threaded then the 4-core or 6-core Mac Pro with its improved on board cache and memory channels would be a major step forward. But if it is not muti-threaded then the spead of the iMac with the top-end processor should be enough. If you are rendering, or ray tracing, the number crunching of the Mac Pro will come out better.
The iMac is a high-end consumer product, the Mac Pro is a professional grade unit...which means it will run at very high work loads much longer before the thermal design power causes run back in cpu speed.

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