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

Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net Sales and Leaseback Transaction (Details)

Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net Sales and Leaseback Transaction (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 27, 1998
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment	$ 0	$ 0	$ (31)
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transaction				$ 14	$ 37
Property in Singapore
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction			46
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment			$ 17
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transaction				$ 14
Lease terms of property sold and leased back			The initial operating lease term expires in September 2023 and provides for options to extend the operating lease for 4 years at the end of the initial lease term, and for an additional 3.5 years thereafter.
Property in Austin Texas
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction			$ 10
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment			5
Property in Markham Canada
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction			13
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment			6
Sale Leaseback Transactions [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment			(24)
Property in Austin Texas \| Property in Austin Texas
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction			164
Gain (loss) on disposal of property plant and equipment			$ 52
Lease terms of property sold and leased back			The operating lease expires in March 2025 and provides for one 10-year optional renewal.