Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Activities and Related Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve balance, beginning of period	$ 10us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	$ 58us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Restructuring charges (reversals), net	58	6
Cash payments	(23)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring	(54)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring
Non-cash charges (reversals), net	(6)
Restructuring reserve balance, end of period	39us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	10us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Severance and Related Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve balance, beginning of period	3	41
Restructuring charges (reversals), net	42	(5)
Cash payments	(19)	(33)
Non-cash charges (reversals), net	0
Restructuring reserve balance, end of period	26	3
Other Exit Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve balance, beginning of period	7	17
Restructuring charges (reversals), net	16	11
Cash payments	(4)	(21)
Non-cash charges (reversals), net	(6)
Restructuring reserve balance, end of period	$ 13	$ 7