Document and Entity Information Document shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018 shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Intel Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0000050863
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 29, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	4,564
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes