I prefer to use Intel, but I'm told that AMD makes some great hardware for video projects. Discuss, please.

If I stuck with PC & Intel, what's the minimum specs I want in a processor in order to safely & efficiently edit video? I've never really done anything professional grade, only the occasional amateur movie with substandard software.

Or, is AMD far superior to Intel for such editing capabilities?

Orrrr, is Mac still superior to PC in any regard, and I should just take the dive & say "fuck it, I'm getting a Mac".