Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net (Schedule of Restructuring Activities and Related Liabilities) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2016 USD ($)
2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 14
Charges (reversals), net	(1)
Cash payments	(8)
Balance as of end of period	5
2015 Restructuring Plan \| Severance and related benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	14
Charges (reversals), net	(1)
Cash payments	(8)
Balance as of end of period	5
2015 Restructuring Plan \| Other exit related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	0
Charges (reversals), net	0
Cash payments	0
Balance as of end of period	0
2014 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	20
Charges (reversals), net	(9)
Cash payments	(6)
Balance as of end of period	5
2014 Restructuring Plan \| Severance and related benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	5
Charges (reversals), net	(2)
Cash payments	(1)
Balance as of end of period	2
2014 Restructuring Plan \| Other exit related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	15
Charges (reversals), net	(7)
Cash payments	(5)
Balance as of end of period	$ 3