Which processor type is better suited to LL (or Linux generally): Intel or AMD?

[m654321]

My son would like a gaming PC tower for his birthday: I have the choice of a tower with either Intel or AMD CPUs
However, he wants to keep using LL, or Linux generally, dual-booted with Windows OS.

I know that AMD processors seem to give you more 'bang for your buck', and seem to max at speeds above those of Intel, though am no expert on  this.

Do AMD processors support LL or Linux as well as Intel ones, or is Intel better?
I also want a reasonably priced gaming tower, not a battle tank with flashing lights  that'll cost the earth, and one that's not going to push up our energy bills too much - some I've seen are rated at 500 Watts - I could heat my son's bedroom in winter with that power!

Would be grateful for some advice to help me decide. 

Cheers
Mike

[rokytnji]

Just some fat to chew on while thinking of what to get your son. Because of

I know that AMD processors seem to give you more 'bang for your buck', and seem to max at speeds above those of Intel, though am no expert on  this.

Do AMD processors support LL or Linux as well as Intel ones, or is Intel better?
I also want a reasonably priced gaming tower, not a battle tank with flashing lights  that'll cost the earth, and one that's not going to push up our energy bills too much - some I've seen are rated at 500 Watts - I could heat my son's bedroom in winter with that power!

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=ar...inux&num=2

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=ne...wer-Kernel

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/p...s-3643552/

http://www.pcgamer.com/the-amd-ryzen-7-review/

site above comment to a question

  Question:Ok, so if you where the reviewer and saw those benchmarks, how would you describe Ryzen at gaming?

Answer: I would say I could game with it just fine. I don't think I could tell the difference between 96 and 108 fps. Nobody is going to buy a Ryzen just for gaming, just like no one would buy a 6900X for gaming. It's a workstation cpu, but if you want to game it can do it just fine. viedeo editing and productivity and video editing benchmark can save you real time and have real value. Gaming should have more of a "pass/no pass" grading, and in this case it passes. I'm sure the lower core count Ryzen chips int eh future will be cheaper and will clock higher, and those would be the obvious chips for gaming.

Like I said. Just some info to ponder over.

[crazysquirrel]

From what I read, Intel is best for gaming whereas AMD is best for video and editing.

[TicoLyte]

I have a machine with each and see no noticeable difference altho both machines are USB 3.0 and solid state drives. SCCCHHMOKIN !

[tek10]

I have 2 systems running Intel processors  and three running AMD. I don't see any difference between either when running Linux. Something to consider over the processor brand is the motherboard. My son and I have both had the best success with Gigabyte and MSI motherboards. I like an ssd for the operating system and an hdd for data drive. For basic reference, one of my systems is running LL using an AMD A4-3400 with 4GB of ram and an ssd. As an HTPC, it's been a fast and trouble free system for 4 years. Not a gaming system but a nice computer just the same.

[crazysquirrel]

I have 2 systems running Intel processors  and three running AMD. I don't see any difference between either when running Linux. Something to consider over the processor brand is the motherboard. My son and I have both had the best success with Gigabyte and MSI motherboards. I like an ssd for the operating system and an hdd for data drive. For basic reference, one of my systems is running LL using an AMD A4-3400 with 4GB of ram and an ssd. As an HTPC, it's been a fast and trouble free system for 4 years. Not a gaming system but a nice computer just the same.

AMD usually has 8 threads to work with and Intel has 16. More threads the faster the performance.