Intel vs TSMC: The High-Stakes Chip Stock Showdown of 2025 and Beyond
2025 Year-to-Date Stock Performance Both stocks have given investors a positive ride in 2025, but Intel’s run has been notably explosive. As of Q3 2025, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares have rallied roughly 45–50% since January tradingnews.com. Most of those gains came in a dramatic late-summer surge – in September 2025 Intel announced a landmark partnership with Nvidia, which sent the stock jumping over 30% in a single day ainvest.com ainvest.com. Intel hit a new 52-week high around $32 in mid-September, up about 83% from its 2025 low of ~$17 tradingnews.com. By contrast, TSMC (NYSE: TSM) has seen a steadier climb