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Valued at $173.1 billion by market cap, Intel Corporation (INTC) is a leading global semiconductor company and a pioneer of the modern computing era. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel designs and manufactures advanced chips and platforms that power a wide range of technology from personal computers and data centers to networking infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and edge computing.
Intel has been a clear standout in the semiconductor space, delivering a significantly stronger performance than the broader market. INTC has soared 81.2% over this time frame, well ahead of the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which has rallied nearly 18.3%. In 2025, INTC’s stock popped 107.1% compared to the SPX’s 6.1% rise on a YTD basis.