intel Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Release

Intel reported a GAAP gross margin of 59.7% or $5,948 million for Q3 2005. Excluding a $140 million legal settlement charge related to an agreement with MicroUnity to resolve a patent case, Intel's gross margin was 61.1% or $6,088 million. The legal settlement charge impacted gross margin by 1.4% for the quarter.