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. 31, Dec. 30, Dec. 28, Dec. 27, Dec. 26, 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before taxes $3,603 $5,638 $7,934 $10,659 $9,137 Add - Fixed charges net of capitalized interest 66 38 41 43 49 ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ Income before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest) $3,669 $5,676 $7,975 $10,702 $9,186 ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== Fixed charges: Interest* $ 57 $ 29 $ 25 $ 27 $ 34 Capitalized interest 27 46 33 9 6 Estimated interest component of rental expense 9 9 16 16 15 ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ Total $ 93 $ 84 $ 74 $ 52 $ 55 ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges 39x 68x 108x 206x 167x
* Interest expense includes the amortization of underwriting fees for the relevant periods outstanding.