Exhibit 12.1
INTEL CORPORATION
STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION
OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in millions)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 27, 2004 |
March 29, 2003 | |||||
Income before taxes |
$ | 2,544 | $ | 1,316 | ||
Add fixed charges |
28 | 25 | ||||
Income before taxes and fixed charges |
$ | 2,572 | $ | 1,341 | ||
Fixed charges: |
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Interest |
$ | 18 | $ | 14 | ||
Estimated interest component of rental expense |
10 | 11 | ||||
Total |
$ | 28 | $ | 25 | ||
Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges |
92 | 54 |