Which format is faster to import from Canon XA25?

I have a Canon XA25 camcoder. It can record in several formats below. Which format is better/faster to import and edit in FCPX?
AVCHD: 28 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps, 5 Mbps (1080: 59.94P/59.94i/PF29.97/23.98p)
MP4: 35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps (1080: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 720 and 360: 29.97p/23.98p)
Video Recording System: MPEG4-AVC/H.264

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I would try to convert your files outside of PR, because it carries such an overhead on an underpowered system. Google for a converter and you will find many links. Here is an example: http://www.ojosoft.com/video-converters/index.html

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