Operating Segment Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 13,457	$ 14,233	$ 39,864	$ 40,112
Operating income (loss)	3,841	4,785	11,483	12,878
PC Client Group [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	8,633	9,417	25,768	26,359
Operating income (loss)	3,337	4,014	10,236	10,841
Data Center Group [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	2,654	2,512	7,911	7,412
Operating income (loss)	1,212	1,221	3,744	3,647
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	1,177	1,368	3,360	3,906
Operating income (loss)	(235)	(140)	(882)	(209)
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	588	541	1,745	1,292
Operating income (loss)	4	18	25	(48)
All Other [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	405	395	1,080	1,143
Operating income (loss)	$ (477)	$ (328)	$ (1,640)	$ (1,353)