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AMD vs. INTC: Advanced Micro Devices vs. Intel Stock Comparison

How do Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) are both classified in the Semiconductors sub-industry within the broader Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
Profile ItemAMDINTC
NameAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Intel Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductorsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization887.75 billion USD529.99 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980March 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMD
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Total Return (1Y)246.77%353.35%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)69.93%46.79%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)43.52%15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)69.38%77.78%
Beta (5Y)2.472.22
Max Drawdown (5Y)-65.45%-65.04%
Avg. Volume (3M)35.48M133.71M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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AMD and INTC are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)3.504.49
Sortino Ratio (1Y)6.048.02

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative ROE of -2.91%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reports 8.06%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.06%

Max
39.97%
Q3
17.11%
AMD
8.06%
Median
6.75%
Q1
-4.17%
Min
-35.15%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-2.91%

Max
39.97%
Q3
17.11%
Median
6.75%
INTC
-2.91%
Q1
-4.17%
Min
-35.15%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their ROE against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Intel (INTC) reports a negative net margin of -5.90%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reports 13.37%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

13.37%

Max
57.72%
Q3
21.04%
AMD
13.37%
Median
7.16%
Q1
-3.57%
Min
-32.92%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

-5.90%

Max
57.72%
Q3
21.04%
Median
7.16%
Q1
-3.57%
INTC
-5.90%
Min
-32.92%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their net margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 14.40% and Intel (INTC) at 6.88% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.40%

Max
61.85%
Q3
21.10%
AMD
14.40%
Median
10.43%
Q1
-6.83%
Min
-46.64%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.88%

Max
61.85%
Q3
21.10%
Median
10.43%
INTC
6.88%
Q1
-6.83%
Min
-46.64%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their operating margin against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
ROE (TTM)8.06%-2.91%
ROA (TTM)3.65%0.63%
Net Margin (TTM)13.37%-5.90%
Operating Margin (TTM)14.40%6.88%
Gross Margin (TTM)53.06%37.20%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 34.34% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Intel (INTC) at -0.47% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for AMD.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reports EPS growth of 165.00%, ranked against its industry; Intel (INTC) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Revenue Growth (YoY)34.34%-0.47%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)13.64%-5.71%
EPS Growth (YoY)165.00%--
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)46.66%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 2.73 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Intel (INTC) at 2.31 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for INTC.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.73

Max
11.30
Q3
6.01
Median
3.31
AMD
2.73
Q1
2.40
Min
0.51

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.31

Max
11.30
Q3
6.01
Median
3.31
Q1
2.40
INTC
2.31
Min
0.51
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their current ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 0.06 and Intel (INTC) at 0.36 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06

Max
1.44
Q3
0.63
Median
0.23
AMD
0.06
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.36

Max
1.44
Q3
0.63
INTC
0.36
Median
0.23
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.732.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.060.36
Net Debt / EBITDA-1.140.86

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) nor Intel (INTC) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
0.58%
Q3
0.26%
AMD
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
0.58%
Q3
0.26%
INTC
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) nor Intel (INTC) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
47.82%
Q3
20.31%
AMD
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
47.82%
Q3
20.31%
INTC
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) trades at 166.49 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Intel (INTC) has no P/E ratio this period.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

166.49

Max
239.97
AMD
166.49
Q3
120.44
Median
60.23
Q1
38.22
Min
10.70

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

--

Max
239.97
Q3
120.44
Median
60.23
Q1
38.22
Min
10.70
INTC
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): INTC does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; AMD is benchmarked against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Intel (INTC) at 9.86 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 23.70 sits in the pricier quartile — AMD costs more per dollar of sales.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

23.70

Max
38.55
AMD
23.70
Q3
19.36
Median
9.29
Q1
3.87
Min
0.01

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.86

Max
38.55
Q3
19.36
INTC
9.86
Median
9.29
Q1
3.87
Min
0.01
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Intel (INTC) at 4.75 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at 13.77 carries an above-peer premium to book — AMD is pricier on assets.

AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

13.77

Max
22.39
AMD
13.77
Q3
11.52
Median
7.03
Q1
3.43
Min
0.18

INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

4.75

Max
22.39
Q3
11.52
Median
7.03
INTC
4.75
Q1
3.43
Min
0.18
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. Intel (INTC): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC)
MetricAMDINTC
P/E Ratio (TTM)166.49--
P/S Ratio (TTM)23.709.86
P/B Ratio (MRQ)13.774.75
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)0.81%-1.57%