Rush - 3.5hp is the ‘maximum developed’ hp. Do you think your shop vac is really 5hp? I used to have that saw btw, nice saw.
I’ve got a Delta turret 12” and use it on every project. Having an accurate crosscut machine is essential. Large reference face, minimal flex, decent capacity (16” on mine). I wouldn’t swap it with a SCMS, in fact if I had more room I’d get a bigger RAS especially since they are a dime a dozen at Auction.