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Globalfoundries (Narrative) (Details)

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Globalfoundries (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Jun. 26, 2010
Jul. 02, 2011
Jun. 26, 2010
Apr. 02, 2011
Dec. 29, 2012
Estimated Wafer Purchases [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Estimated Wafer Purchases [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 29, 2012
Estimated Wafer Purchases [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Estimated Wafer Purchases [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Jul. 02, 2011
Wafer Purchases [Member]
Research And Development [Member]
Jul. 02, 2011
Wafer Purchases [Member]
Research And Development [Member]
Apr. 02, 2011
Non-Recurring Payment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Estimated Research And Development [Member]
Dec. 27, 2010
Class A Preferred Shares [Member]
Globalfoundries [Member]
Apr. 02, 2011
Globalfoundries [Member]
Dec. 25, 2010
Globalfoundries [Member]
Jul. 02, 2011
Fully Diluted Basis [Member]
Jul. 02, 2011
Voting Basis [Member]
Stock issued by GF to related parties other than AMD                           2,808,981        
Ownership interest percentage                           14.00%   23.00%    
Ownership interest percentage based on voting basis                           18.00%   34.00%    
Ownership interest percentage in cost investment                                 11.00% 13.00%
Investment in GLOBALFOUNDRIES         $ 486                          
Equity in net loss of investee 0 (120) 492 (303)                     492      
Payments to GF           1,900 1,300 1,500 1,100 158 421 24 82          
Additional payment to GF           $ 430