Exhibit 12.1 INTEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (in millions) Six Months Ended June 27, June 28, 1998 1997 ---------------------- Income before taxes $ 3,731 $ 5,625 Add fixed charges net of capitalized interest 23 23 -------- -------- Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $ 3,754 $ 5,648 ======== ======== Fixed charges: Interest $ 15 $ 14 Capitalized interest 4 5 Estimated interest component of rental expense 8 9 -------- -------- Total $ 27 $ 28 ======== ======== Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 139 202