AMD vs Intel: what $10,000 became

Between May 2016 and May 2026, AMD (AMD) returned +9915%. A $10,000 position became $1,001,500. Intel (INTC) returned +312% over the same window, turning $10,000 into $41,157.

AMDINTCMay 2016 to May 2026$10,000 startYahoo Finance
AMD$1,001,500from $10,000 · +9915%
Intel$41,157from $10,000 · +312%

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In 2016 AMD was the discount chipmaker and Intel owned the data centre. Ten years later the roles have swapped.

May 2016 to May 2026, price returns
AMDIntel
SymbolAMDINTC
Return+9915%+312%
$10,000 became$1,001,500$41,157

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Does this include dividends?

No. These are price returns from Yahoo Finance daily closes for AMD and INTC. Reinvested dividends would raise a figure for any line that pays one.

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Methodology

Daily closing prices from Yahoo Finance (AMD, INTC), up to May 2026. Returns are price returns. Dividends and fees are excluded. Past performance is not a guide to future results. This page is general information, not investment advice.

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