Better Buy: Qualcomm, Inc. vs. Intel

Both Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) have experienced the highs of being on top of their respective markets. Qualcomm raked in profits over the years from its stockpile of 3G and 4G patents, and from sales of its mobile processors and baseband chips (for cellular connectivity). The company has fallen on some hard times as of late, but it's pursuing new markets as it tries to mount a comeback.

Meanwhile, Intel's PC processor dominance is well-known, but as demand for personal computers has slipped, so has the tech giant's dominance. Intel is in the midst of transitioning to the Internet of Things and other potential markets to find new uses for its processor prowess.

With each of the companies' best days seemingly behind them, investors may be wondering which of these two tech behemoths has a brighter future. So, let's take a look at Intel and Qualcomm's financial strength, competitive advantages, and valuation in order to find out.

Source: Fool.com