INTC vs. CORZ

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

INTC (Intel Corporation) and CORZ (Core Scientific, Inc) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — INTC in Semiconductors, CORZ in Software - Infrastructure. Over the past year, INTC returned 342.85% vs 50.73% for CORZ. Their 0.27 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

INTC vs. CORZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Intel Corporation (INTC) and Core Scientific, Inc (CORZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, INTC achieves a 148.43% return, which is significantly higher than CORZ's 42.45% return.

INTC

• 1D: -0.70%
• 1M: -28.56%
• 6M: 115.74%
• YTD: 148.43%
• 1Y: 342.85%
• 3Y*: 36.44%
• 5Y*: 13.55%
• 10Y*: 12.58%
• ALL TIME*: 14.37%

CORZ

• 1D: -8.84%
• 1M: -23.75%
• 6M: 8.87%
• YTD: 42.45%
• 1Y: 50.73%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 69.25%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc	$195.37M	$239.28M	$323.03M
INTC Intel Corporation	$11.56B	$12.13B	$14.94B

INTC vs. CORZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
INTC Intel Corporation	148.43%	84.04%	-58.44%
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc	42.45%	3.63%	153.15%

Correlation

The correlation between INTC and CORZ is 0.34, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.34
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 24, 2024	0.27

Fundamentals

Market Cap INTC : $460.73B CORZ : $6.59B
EPS INTC : -$2.31 CORZ : -$3.80
PS Ratio INTC : 7.87 CORZ : 18.70
Total Revenue (TTM) INTC : $57.03B CORZ : $354.74M
Gross Profit (TTM) INTC : $22.02B CORZ : $59.79M
EBITDA (TTM) INTC : $12.73B CORZ : $78.17M

Return for Risk

INTC vs. CORZ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

INTC

INTC Risk / Return Rank: 98
INTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
INTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
INTC Omega Ratio Rank: 96
INTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
INTC Martin Ratio Rank: 99

CORZ

CORZ Risk / Return Rank: 70
CORZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
CORZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 70
CORZ Omega Ratio Rank: 67
CORZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 71
CORZ Martin Ratio Rank: 70

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

INTC vs. CORZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Intel Corporation (INTC) and Core Scientific, Inc (CORZ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	INTC	CORZ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	4.45	0.78	+3.67
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.12	1.40	+2.72
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.51	1.17	+0.34
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	9.88	1.25	+8.63
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	28.84	2.61	+26.23

INTC vs. CORZ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current INTC Sharpe Ratio is 4.45, which is higher than the CORZ Sharpe Ratio of 0.78. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of INTC and CORZ, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

INTC vs. CORZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum INTC drawdown since its inception was -82.25%, which is greater than CORZ's maximum drawdown of -64.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for INTC and CORZ.

Drawdown Indicators

	INTC	CORZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-82.25%	-64.95%	-17.30%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-34.96%	-40.74%	+5.78%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-63.80%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-70.80%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-34.96%	-28.88%	-6.08%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-36.61%	-23.21%	-13.40%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	11.96%	19.51%	-7.55%

Volatility

INTC vs. CORZ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Intel Corporation (INTC) is 22.82%, while Core Scientific, Inc (CORZ) has a volatility of 25.02%. This indicates that INTC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CORZ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	INTC	CORZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	22.82%	25.02%	-2.20%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	59.07%	50.32%	+8.75%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	77.72%	65.17%	+12.55%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.72%	88.23%	-34.51%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	45.05%	88.23%	-43.18%

Dividends

INTC vs. CORZ - Dividend Comparison

Neither INTC nor CORZ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
INTC Intel Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	1.87%	1.47%	5.52%	2.70%	2.65%	2.11%	2.56%	2.33%	2.87%	2.79%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both INTC and CORZ in my portfolio?

INTC and CORZ have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, INTC or CORZ?

CORZ has higher volatility (25.02%) compared to INTC (22.82%). In terms of maximum drawdown, INTC dropped -82.25% vs CORZ's -64.95%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

INTC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (4.45 vs 0.78), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.