Cadence Design Systems: Gaining Ground To Synopsys

  • Cadence Design Systems has a strong product portfolio, robust R&D investment, and market share gains despite Synopsys' lead. Cadence's market share rose to 35.1% in 2024, narrowing the gap with Synopsys, driven by functional verification platforms like Palladium Z3 and Protium X3. Synopsys' aggressive acquisition strategy and larger R&D spending support its market leadership, but Cadence's partnerships and geographic growth in the US and Asia remain strong.