By Sara Appino
Publication Date: 2026-09-28 20:46:00
As the demand for advanced computing power reaches new heights, investors are evaluating two distinct paths in the chip industry. Deciding between Intel (INTC -5.67%) and Nvidia (NVDA +1.68%) involves comparing a legacy giant in transition against a high-flying market leader.
Intel is reinventing itself by opening its manufacturing facilities to outside customers through its new foundry model. Meanwhile, Nvidia has become the primary provider of the infrastructure required for the global expansion of artificial intelligence. Both companies play critical roles in the future of technology but offer very different financial profiles.
INTC & NVDA: Performance Comparison
Key Financial Metrics
INTC – Intel
$116.03
–5.67% (–$6.97)
NVDA – Nvidia
$228.86
+1.68% (+$3.79)
Market Cap
$650B
52wk Range
$32.89 – $142.35
Gross Margin
39.05%
P/E Ratio
-58.02
EPS (TTM)
-$2.12
Dividend & Yield
N/A
Market Cap
$5.4T
52wk Range
$164.27 – $236.54
Gross Margin
74.67%
P/E Ratio
28.45
EPS (TTM)
$7.91
Dividend & Yield
$0.52 (0.23%)
INTC – Intel
$116.03
–5.67% (–$6.97)
Market Cap
$650B
52wk Range
$32.89 – $142.35
Gross Margin
39.05%
P/E Ratio
-58.02
EPS (TTM)
-$2.12
Dividend & Yield
N/A
NVDA – Nvidia
$228.86
+1.68% (+$3.79)
Market Cap
$5.4T
52wk Range
$164.27 – $236.54
Gross Margin
74.67%
P/E Ratio
28.45
EPS (TTM)
$7.91
Dividend & Yield
$0.52 (0.23%)
The case for Intel
Intel operates through segments including Client Computing, Data Center and AI, and the Intel Foundry. It is shifting its strategy to prioritize manufacturing chips for external…
