Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-172024, 33-33983, 333-24229, 333-45395, 333-49696, 333-115625, 333-124805, 333-135178, 333-135177, 333-143932, 333-125914, 333-141905, 333-160272, 333-160824, 333-172454, 333-172937, 333-175123, and 333-178328), Form S-4 (No. 333-158222), and Form S-3 (No. 333-157465) of Intel Corporation of our reports dated February 23, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Intel Corporation, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Intel Corporation, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California

February 23, 2012