Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
AAPL vs INTC
Apple Inc versus Intel Corporation — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
AAPL wins 4–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but INTC can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | AAPL | INTC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 0.36% | 0.00% | AAPL wins |
| Dividend safety | 8.8/10 | 5.0/10 | AAPL wins |
| Growth trend | -0.14% vs 5y | -2.69% vs 5y | INTC wins |
| Volatility (beta) | 1.09 | 2.19 | AAPL wins |
| Scale | $4.3T | $576.4B | AAPL wins |
| Tax efficiency | Qualified-eligible | Qualified-eligible | Tie |
| Overall | 4 wins | 1 wins | AAPL wins |
Dimension by dimension
AAPL wins on yield (0.36% vs 0.00%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $36 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
AAPL wins on safety (8.8/10 vs 5.0/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. AAPL scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
INTC shows healthier dividend-vs-price trend
INTC's yield is 2.69% below its 5y average, versus 0.14% for AAPL. Lower (or below-average) yield trend often means price appreciation outpaced distributions — a healthier signal.
AAPL is less volatile (beta 1.09 vs 2.19)
Lower beta means smaller swings vs the S&P 500 — generally a steadier hold for income investors.
AAPL is 7.5× larger by market cap
Larger companies tend to have tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and lower closure risk.
Both pay qualified-dividend-eligible distributions
Neither is structurally flagged for ordinary-income tax treatment. Most distributions should qualify for the lower long-term capital gains rate if holding-period requirements are met.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, AAPL or INTC?
AAPL wins 4–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but INTC can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Does AAPL or INTC have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $36 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is AAPL or INTC a safer dividend?
AAPL scores 8.8/10 (Strong) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. INTC scores 5.0/10 (Mixed). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both AAPL and INTC?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
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