EXHIBIT 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES FOR INTEL CORPORATION (In millions, except ratios) Three Months Ended Mar. 30 Apr. 1 1996 1995 ------- ------- Income before taxes $ 1,376 $ 1,416 Add - Fixed charges net of capitalized interest 7 9 ------- ------- Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 1,383 $ 1,425 ======= ======= Fixed charges: Interest (expense)* $ 5 $ 7 Capitalized interest 9 11 Estimated interest component of rental expense 2 2 ------- ------- Total $ 16 $ 20 ======= ======= Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 86.4 71.3
* Interest expense includes the amortization of underwriting fees for the relevant periods outstanding.