Don't be silly Joe, Intel Vs. AMD arguments don't happen anymore, only between fanboys!
Intel -> slightly better overclocks, tend to lead in benchmarks, are ridiculously expensive for high end models (In the UK the 4770k is £269 (thats like what, $520?)
AMD -> still good for overclocks, seem to be first to everything (first quad core, first consumer hex and octocore), better value but are hungrier for power.
In this case AMD was definitely the best call, didn't check on Newegg but over here I can pick up the 8-core FX-8350 for £130 - from Intel for that price I'd be looking at an i3 >:|
Long and short of it is, you'll get more bang for fewer bucks from AMD, and there really isn't much in it performance wise unless you want to throw your Valley benchmark scores in the faces of everyone on overclock forums