Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Sale and Leaseback Transactions (Details) (Narrative)

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Sale and Leaseback Transactions (Details) (Narrative) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Sep. 28, 2013
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment $ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment $ (31)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment $ (1)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment  
Property in Austin Texas        
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction   10us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsInvestingActivities
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Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   5us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Sale Leaseback Transactions        
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   (24)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Austin Texas        
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction   164us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsInvestingActivities
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Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   (52)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Lease terms of property sold and leased back   The operating lease expires in March 2025 and provides for one 10-year optional renewal.    
Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Markham Canada        
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction   13us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsInvestingActivities
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Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   6us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Singapore        
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]        
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction   46us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsInvestingActivities
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= amd_SaleLeasebackTransactionsMember 		   
Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   17us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Deferred gain on sale leaseback transaction       $ 14us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDeferredGainNet
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Lease terms of property sold and leased back   The initial operating lease term expires in September 2023 and provides for options to extend the lease for 4 years, at the end of the initial operating lease term, and for an additional 3.5 years thereafter.