Is the new GMA X3100 144 MB with 4 GB RAM better than 128 MB video card?

Hello,
I am trying to decide on buying the new MacBook with the GMA X3100 video card or an older MacBook Pro with 128 MB video card, or possibly even the 256 MB video card if I can find a good deal.
I was thinking if I put 4 GB of ram in the new MacBook the shared memory would be fine and I would get some good usage out of the computer.
I will be using this computer for Adobe CS3 Web PRemium, photoshop, dreamweaver etc.
I also want to use Final Cut Studio 2 on this computer, and I know that it will not work as efficiently as my iMac 2.4 with 4 GB ram with 256 MB video card, but I mostly want to work on Motion videos and a little final cut pro 6 editing.
So, what are your thoughts guys? I have looked through the forums and haven't found the exact information I am looking for.
Any information you need from me?

Anyone else have experience with this topic?
I am looking for tests done or some other form of information. I have been searching for benchmarking tests with no luck for my question of 4 GB of RAM on new 2.2 ghz macbook with 144 mb shared video card compared to macbook pro with 128 or 256 video card separate.

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