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.
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In 2016 AMD was the discount chipmaker and Intel owned the data centre. Ten years later the roles have swapped.
| AMD | Intel | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | AMD | INTC |
| Return | +9915% | +312% |
| $10,000 became | $1,001,500 | $41,157 |
Questions
Does this include dividends?
Yes. The lines use Yahoo Finance adjusted daily closes for AMD and INTC, which count each dividend as reinvested on the day it was paid.
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The figures move with them. This window runs from 2016 to 2026. Open the chart in the editor, move either end, and both numbers follow.
Methodology
Adjusted daily closes from Yahoo Finance (AMD, INTC), up to May 2026. Dividends are reinvested. Fees are not included. Past performance is not a guide to future results. This page is general information, not investment advice.
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