Honestly, I feel that Intel could have the better laptop chips if they get 10nm in a better state. And I say this after building a 3600X +RX 5700 XT desktop this year.

Intel's R&D budget is several times larger then AMD's revenue so they'll always be able to squeeze a little more out of their current chips.

Could just be a timing issue though. Intel might abandon their current 10nm leaving AMD as the default winner by mid/late 2020.

Disclaimer: I'm long on AMD and wishing I bought more 5 years ago.