SNPS vs CDNS
Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems compared on price, size, range and sentiment. Both are equipment & eda names.
Prices as of 2026-08-06 13:23 UTC. Updates live in your browser.
Synopsys (SNPS)
Supplies the design automation software and reusable IP blocks used to lay out modern chips, a near-duopoly with Cadence.
- Design activity across the customer base
- Silicon IP attach rates
- China licensing restrictions
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
The other half of the EDA duopoly, with growing hardware emulation and simulation businesses used to verify designs before committing to silicon.
- Emulation hardware demand
- AI-assisted design tool adoption
- Recurring revenue mix
How to read this comparison
Neither column is a verdict. Market cap tells you size, not value. The sentiment score describes how a stock is currently behaving relative to its own history and its peer group — a high score often reflects a large recent move rather than an opportunity. Because these two compete in the same segment, relative strength is the more informative line: it strips out the move the whole group made.
Common questions
Is SNPS or CDNS the bigger company?
Cadence Design Systems is larger, at $92.8B against $76.8B. Market caps update through the session.
What is the difference between SNPS and CDNS?
Both sit in equipment & eda. Synopsys: Supplies the design automation software and reusable IP blocks used to lay out modern chips, a near-duopoly with Cadence. Cadence Design Systems: The other half of the EDA duopoly, with growing hardware emulation and simulation businesses used to verify designs before committing to silicon.
Which has stronger sentiment, SNPS or CDNS?
SNPS currently scores higher, 34 against 34. The score combines momentum, five-day trend, position in the 52-week range, participation, strength versus the group and coverage intensity. It describes behaviour, not value.