EXHIBIT 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES FOR INTEL CORPORATION (In millions, except ratios) Years Ended ---------------------------------------------------- Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Dec. 30, Dec. 28, Dec. 27, 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before taxes $3,530 $3,603 $5,638 $7,934 $10,659 Add - Fixed charges net of capitalized interest 58 66 38 41 43 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $3,588 $3,669 $5,676 $7,975 $10,702 ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= Fixed charges: Interest* $ 50 $ 57 $ 29 $ 25 $ 27 Capitalized interest 8 27 46 33 9 Estimated interest component of rental expense 8 9 9 16 16 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- Total $ 66 $ 93 $ 84 $ 74 $ 52 ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 54x 39x 68x 108x 206x
* Interest expense includes the amortization of underwriting fees for the relevant periods outstanding.