I am a big fan of both AMD and Intels products. My desktop workstation is dual Opterons, but my server is a Prescott P4. My laptop is also a Prescott P4.
These arguments are pointless, they each have their strengths. I will add, though, that people who have zero understanding of processor microarchitecture should stay out of these debates. It just makes you sound stupid saying things like "AMD can do things in one clock cycle and then the Intel has to wait while it processes". Seriously, its ok to have a preference, but don't say things you have no clue about.
EDIT: If you want a very fair and succinct explanation of the differences, see gaara's post.
These arguments are pointless, they each have their strengths. I will add, though, that people who have zero understanding of processor microarchitecture should stay out of these debates. It just makes you sound stupid saying things like "AMD can do things in one clock cycle and then the Intel has to wait while it processes". Seriously, its ok to have a preference, but don't say things you have no clue about.
EDIT: If you want a very fair and succinct explanation of the differences, see gaara's post.