Exhibit 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions) Three Months Ended March 28, March 29, 1998 1997 ---------------------- Income before taxes $ 1,981 $ 3,075 Add fixed charges net of capitalized interest 12 11 -------- -------- Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 1,993 $ 3,086 ======== ======== Fixed charges: Interest $ 7 $ 7 Capitalized interest 2 3 Estimated interest component of rental expense 5 4 -------- -------- Total $ 14 $ 14 ======== ======== Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 142 220