Exhibit 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions) Six Months Ended Jun. 29, Jul. 1, 1996 1995 ---------------------- Income before taxes $ 2,977 $ 2,815 Add fixed charges net of capitalized interest 13 22 Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 2,990 $ 2,837 Fixed charges: Interest* $ 8 $ 17 Capitalized interest 17 23 Estimated interest component of rental expense 5 5 Total $ 30 $ 45 Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 99.7 63.0 * Interest expense includes the amortization of underwriting fees for the relevant periods outstanding.