Exhibit 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions)
Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 25, 2000 1999 ---------------------- Income before taxes $ 11,766 $ 7,966 Add fixed charges net of capitalized interest 62 47 -------- -------- Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 11,828 $ 8,013 ======== ======== Fixed charges: Interest $ 26 $ 28 Capitalized interest 5 3 Estimated interest component of rental expense 36 19 -------- -------- Total $ 67 $ 50 ======== ======== Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 177 160