Looking for a cpu/mobo bundle, which is better?

[SedativeLeek]

need to upgrade, will probably do so when black friday comes around
so which is better?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5618895&Sku=M69-0817
ive heard alot of bad things about amd, should i stay away?
or
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5552095&Sku=M69-7010
intel seems good, high quality and faster than amd.

again, im not going to buy until black friday, but i was curious as to which would be better. i need a better cpu so im going to upgrade, my cpu is bottlenecked, E8400 with gtx 470
thanks in advance

 

[rolli59]

The Intel is the better choice.

 

[camohanna]

Intel> AMD, you can see why here- http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/benchmarks/sysmark2012/overall/overall-list/