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

[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/

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  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.