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Restructuring and Other Special Charges (Details) (Narrative) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 28, 2015
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Mar. 29, 2014
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Restructuring and other special charges, net | $ 87amd_RestructuringandOtherSpecialChargesnet | $ 0amd_RestructuringandOtherSpecialChargesnet |
| Restructuring charges (reversals), net | 12us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment | |
| Reduction of the Company's global workforce | 6.00%us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfPositionsEliminatedInceptionToDatePercent | |
| Severance and Related Benefits | ||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Restructuring charges (reversals), net |
5us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember |
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| Other Exit Related Costs | ||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Restructuring charges (reversals), net |
7us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_OtherRestructuringMember |
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| Dense Server Systems Business Exit | ||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Restructuring and other special charges, net |
75amd_RestructuringandOtherSpecialChargesnet / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = amd_DenseServerSystemsBusinessExitMember |
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| Acquired intangible assets impairment charge |
62us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = amd_DenseServerSystemsBusinessExitMember |
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| Asset impairment charges |
6us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = amd_DenseServerSystemsBusinessExitMember |
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| Severance and related benefits charges |
4us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1 / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = amd_DenseServerSystemsBusinessExitMember |
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| Contract or program termination charges |
$ 3us-gaap_LossOnContractTermination / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = amd_DenseServerSystemsBusinessExitMember |
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Restructuring and other special charges, net No definition available.
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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The loss recognized on termination of a contract. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the total number of positions eliminated as of the balance sheet date since inception of the restructuring plan(s). No definition available.
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Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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