Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) (Schedule of Goodwill)

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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) (Schedule of Goodwill) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   $ 2,424
Accumulated impairment loss   (1,871)
Goodwill, beginning balance 553  
Goodwill adjustments 0  
Impairment charges 0  
Goodwill, ending balance 553  
Computing Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   391
Accumulated impairment loss   (161)
Goodwill, beginning balance 230  
Goodwill adjustments 0  
Impairment charges 0  
Goodwill, ending balance 230  
Graphics and Visual Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   1,288
Accumulated impairment loss   (965)
Goodwill, beginning balance 323  
Goodwill adjustments 0  
Impairment charges 0  
Goodwill, ending balance 323  
All Other
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   745
Accumulated impairment loss   (745)
Goodwill, beginning balance 0  
Goodwill adjustments 0  
Impairment charges 0  
Goodwill, ending balance 0  
SeaMicro Acquisition
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   230
SeaMicro Acquisition | Computing Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   230
SeaMicro Acquisition | Graphics and Visual Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   0
SeaMicro Acquisition | All Other
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   0
ATI Acquisition
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   2,194
ATI Acquisition | Computing Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   161
ATI Acquisition | Graphics and Visual Solutions
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   1,288
ATI Acquisition | All Other
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Initial goodwill   $ 745