Exhibit 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions) Nine Months Ended Sept. 29, Sept.30, 1996 1995 --------------------- Income before taxes $ 4,995 $ 4,298 Add fixed charges net of capitalized interest 23 31 Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 5,018 $ 4,329 Fixed charges: Interest* $ 14 $ 24 Capitalized interest 23 32 Estimated interest component of rental expense 9 7 Total $ 46 $ 63 Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 109.7 68.7 * Interest expense includes the amortization of underwriting fees for the relevant periods outstanding.