10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                    .

Commission File Number 000-06217

INTEL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	94-1672743
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California	95054-1549
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (408) 765-8080

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value	The NASDAQ Global Select Market*

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes x  No ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes ¨  No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes x  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes x  No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  x	Accelerated filer  ¨	Non-accelerated filer  ¨	Smaller reporting company  ¨
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes ¨  No x

Aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2012, based upon the closing price of the common stock as reported by The NASDAQ Global Select Market* on such date, was

$133.5 billion

4,946 million shares of common stock outstanding as of February 8, 2013

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement related to its 2013 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting to be filed subsequently—Part III of this Form 10-K.

INTEL CORPORATION

FORM 10-K

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2012

INDEX

		Page
PART I
Item 1.	Business		1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		14
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments		20
Item 2.	Properties		20
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		20
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		20
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities		21
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data		23
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		24
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		41
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		43
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		98
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures		98
Item 9B.	Other Information		98
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance		99
Item 11.	Executive Compensation		99
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		99
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence		99
Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services		99
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules		100

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Company Overview

We design and manufacture advanced integrated digital technology platforms. A platform consists of a microprocessor and chipset, and may be enhanced by additional hardware, software, and services. We sell these platforms primarily to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and industrial and communications equipment manufacturers in the computing and communications industries. Our platforms are used in a wide range of applications, such as PCs (including Ultrabook^™, detachable, and convertible systems), servers, tablets, smartphones, automobiles, automated factory systems, and medical devices. We also develop and sell software and services primarily focused on security and technology integration. We were incorporated in California in 1968 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1989.

Company Strategy

Our goal is to be the preeminent computing solutions company that powers the worldwide digital economy. Over time the number of devices connected to the Internet and each other has grown from hundreds of millions to billions, and the variety of devices also continues to increase. The combination of the proliferation of mobile devices connecting to the Internet and a build-out of the cloud infrastructure that supports these devices is driving fundamental changes in the computing industry. As a result, we are transforming our primary focus from the design and manufacture of semiconductor chips for PCs and servers to the delivery of solutions consisting of hardware and software platforms and supporting services across a wide range of computing devices. Examples of these solutions can be seen across the computing continuum, from the teraflops of operations per second for high performance computing (HPC) to the milliwatts of energy-consumed by an embedded application. Additionally, computing is becoming an increasingly engaging, mobile, and personal experience. End users value consistency across devices that connect seamlessly and securely to the Internet and to each other. We enable this experience by innovating around energy-efficient performance, connectivity, and security.

To succeed in this changing computing environment, we have the following key objectives:

• strive to ensure that Intel^® technology remains the best choice for the PC as well as cloud computing and the data center;

• maximize and extend our manufacturing technology leadership;

• expand platforms into adjacent market segments to bring compelling new System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions and user experiences to mobile form factors including smartphones and tablets, as well as embedded and microserver applications;

• develop platforms that enable devices that connect to the Internet and to each other to create a continuum of personal user and computing experiences thereby offering consumers a set of secure, consistent, engaging, and personalized computing experiences; and

• positively impact the world through our actions and the application of our energy-efficient technology.

We use our core assets to meet these objectives. Our core assets include our silicon and process technology, our architecture and platforms, our global presence, our strong relationships across the industry, and our brand recognition. We believe that applying these core assets to our key focus areas provides us with the scale, capacity, and global reach to establish new technologies and respond to customers’ needs quickly. Our core assets and key focus areas include the following:

• Silicon and Manufacturing Technology Leadership.  We have long been a leader in silicon process technology and manufacturing, and we aim to continue our lead through investment and innovation in this critical area. We drive a regular two-year upgrade cycle—introducing a new microarchitecture approximately every two years and ramping the next generation of silicon process technology in the intervening years. We refer to this as our “tick-tock” technology development cadence. With our continued focus on silicon and manufacturing technology leadership, we entered into a series of agreements during the third quarter of 2012 with ASML Holding N.V. These agreements are intended to accelerate the development of 450-millimeter (450mm) wafer technology and extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV). We expect larger silicon wafers and enhanced lithography technologies with EUV to allow Moore’s Law to continue. Moore’s Law predicted that transistor density on integrated circuits would double about every two years. As part of these agreements, we made a $3.2 billion equity investment in ASML during 2012. We aim to have the best process technology, and unlike many semiconductor companies, we primarily manufacture our products in our own facilities. This in-house manufacturing capability allows us to optimize performance, shorten our time to market, and scale new products more rapidly. We believe this competitive advantage will be extended in the future as the costs to build leading-edge fabrication facilities increase, and as fewer semiconductor companies will be able to combine platform design and manufacturing.

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• Architecture and Platforms.  We are developing a wide range of solutions for devices that span the computing continuum and allow for computing experiences from PCs (including Ultrabook, detachable, and convertible systems), tablets, and smartphones to in-vehicle infotainment systems and beyond. We believe that users want consistent computing experiences and interoperable devices and that users and developers value consistency of architecture, which provides a common framework that allows for shortened time to market, with the ability to leverage technologies across multiple form factors. We believe that we can meet the needs of users and developers to offer computing solutions across the computing continuum through our partnership with the industry on open, standards-based platform innovation around Intel^® architecture. We continue to invest in improving Intel architecture to deliver increased value to our customers and expand the capabilities of the architecture in adjacent market segments. For example, we focus on delivering improved energy-efficient performance, which involves balancing higher performance with lower power consumption. In addition, we are focusing on perceptual computing, which brings exciting user experiences through devices that sense and perceive the user’s actions.

• Software and Services.  We offer software and services that provide security solutions through a combination of hardware and software for consumer, mobile, and corporate environments designed to protect systems from malicious virus attacks as well as loss of data. Additionally, we seek to enable and advance the computing ecosystem by providing development tools and support to help software developers create software applications and operating systems that take advantage of our platforms. We seek to expedite growth in various market segments, such as the embedded market segment, through our software offerings. We continue to collaborate with companies to develop software platforms optimized for our Intel processors and that support multiple hardware architectures and operating systems.

• Customer Orientation.  Our strategy focuses on developing our next generation of products based on the needs and expectations of our customers. In turn, our products help enable the design and development of new user experiences, form factors, and usage models for businesses and consumers. We offer platforms that

incorporate various components and capabilities designed and configured to work together to provide an optimized solution that customers can easily integrate in their end products. Additionally, we promote industry standards that we believe will yield innovation and improved technologies for users.

• Strategic Investments.  We make investments in companies around the world that we believe will further our strategic objectives, support our key business initiatives, and generate financial returns. Our investments—including those made through our Intel Capital program—generally focus on investing in companies and initiatives that we believe will stimulate growth in the digital economy, create new business opportunities for Intel, and expand global markets for our products. Additionally, we plan to continue to purchase and license intellectual property to support our current and expanding business.

• Stewardship.  We are committed to developing energy-efficient technology solutions that can be used to address major global problems while reducing our environmental impact. We are also committed to helping transform education globally through our technology, program, and policy leadership, as well as through funding by means of the Intel Foundation. In addition, we strive to cultivate a work environment in which engaged, energized employees can thrive in their jobs and in their communities.

Our continued investment in developing our assets and execution in key focus areas is intended to help strengthen our competitive position as we enter and expand into adjacent market segments, such as smartphones and tablets. These market segments change rapidly, and we need to adapt to this environment. A key characteristic of these adjacent market segments is low power consumption based on SoC products. We are making significant investments in this area with the accelerated development of our SoC solutions based on the Intel^® Atom^™ microarchitecture. Additionally, we are building mobile reference designs to help the adoption of Intel architecture in these adjacent market segments. Examples include our smartphone reference designs, which were launched by multiple global partners in 2012. We also believe that increased Internet traffic and the increased use of mobile and cloud computing create a need for an improved server infrastructure, including server products optimized for energy-efficient performance.

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Business Organization

As of December 29, 2012, we managed our business through the following operating segments:

For a description of our operating segments, see “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information,” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Products

Platforms

We offer platforms that incorporate various components and technologies, including a microprocessor and chipset, or stand-alone SoC. Additionally, a platform may be enhanced by additional hardware, software, and services.

A microprocessor—the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer system—processes system data and controls other devices in the system. We offer microprocessors with one or multiple processor cores. Multi-core microprocessors can enable improved multitasking and energy-efficient performance by distributing computing tasks across two or more cores. Our 2nd, 3rd, and expected-to-be-released 4th generation Intel^® Core^™ (formerly code-named Haswell) processor families integrate graphics functionality onto the processor die. In contrast, some of our previous-generation processors incorporated a separate graphics chip inside the processor package. We also offer graphics functionality as part of a separate chipset outside the processor package. Processor packages may also integrate a memory controller.

A chipset sends data between the microprocessor and input, display, and storage devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, hard drive or solid-state drive, and optical disc drives. Chipsets extend the audio, video, and other capabilities of many systems and perform essential logic functions, such as balancing the performance of the system and removing bottlenecks. Some chipsets may also include graphics functionality or a memory controller, for use with our microprocessors that do not integrate those system components.

We offer and continue to develop SoC products that integrate our core processing functions with other system components, such as graphics, audio, and video, onto a single chip. SoC products are designed to reduce total cost of ownership, provide improved performance due to higher integration and lower power consumption, and enable smaller form factors such as smartphones and tablets.

We also offer features designed to improve our platform capabilities. For example, we offer Intel^® vPro^™ technology, a computer hardware-based security technology for the notebook and desktop market segments. This technology is designed to provide businesses with increased manageability, upgradeability, energy-efficient performance, and security while lowering the total cost of ownership.

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We offer a range of platforms based upon the following microprocessors:

McAfee

In 2011, we acquired McAfee, Inc. with the objective of improving the overall security of our platforms. McAfee offers software products that provide security solutions designed to protect systems in consumer, mobile, and corporate environments from malicious virus attacks as well as loss of data. McAfee’s products include software solutions for end-point security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security.

Phone Components

In addition to our Intel Atom processor-based products for the smartphone market segment, we offer components and platforms for mobile phones and connected devices. Our acquisition of the Wireless Solutions (WLS) business of

Infineon Technologies AG in 2011 has enabled us to offer a variety of mobile phone components, including baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management integrated circuits. We also offer comprehensive mobile phone platforms, including Bluetooth* wireless technology and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers, software solutions, customization, and essential interoperability tests. Our mobile phone solutions based on multiple industry standards help enable mobile voice and high-speed data communications for a broad range of devices around the world.

Non-Volatile Memory Solutions

We offer NAND flash memory products primarily used in solid-state drives (SSDs). Our NAND flash memory products are manufactured by IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT).

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Products and Product Strategy by Operating Segment

Our PC Client Group operating segment offers products that are incorporated in notebook (including Ultrabook, detachable, and convertible systems) and desktop computers for consumers and businesses. In 2012 we introduced the 3rd generation Intel^® Core^™ processor family for use in notebook and desktop computers. These processors use 22-nanometer (nm) transistors and our Tri-Gate transistor processor technology. Our Tri-Gate transistor technology extends Moore’s Law and is the world’s first 3-D Tri-Gate transistor on a production technology. These enhancements in combination can provide significant power savings and performance gains when compared to previous-generation technologies.

Notebook

Our strategy for the notebook computing market segment is to offer notebook PC technologies designed to improve performance, battery life, wireless connectivity, manageability and security, as well as to allow for the design of smaller, lighter, and thinner form factors. Additionally, we are collaborating with others in the industry to integrate a touch-based interface and recognition features based on voice and gesture. In 2013, we expect to introduce our 4th generation Intel^® Core^™ processor family. We believe these processors will continue to deliver increasing levels of graphics performance and provide OEMs and end users with more choice in selecting processors with more processor cores, graphics performance, or both.

In addition to offering notebook PC technologies, we have worked with our customers to help them develop a new class of personal computing devices that includes Ultrabook, detachable, and convertible systems. These computers combine the energy-efficient performance and capabilities of today’s notebooks and tablets with enhanced graphics and perceptual computing features in a thin, light, and customizable form factor that is highly responsive and secure, and that can seamlessly connect to the Internet and other enabled devices. We believe the renewed innovation in the PC industry that we fostered with Ultrabook systems and expanded to other thin and light form factors will continue to blur the lines between tablets and notebooks so a consumer does not have to choose between the two.

Desktop

Our strategy for the desktop computing market segment is to offer products that provide increased manageability, security, and energy-efficient performance while lowering total cost of ownership for businesses. The desktop computing market segment includes all-in-one desktop products, which combine traditionally separate desktop components into one form factor. Additionally, all-in-one computers have transformed into adaptable and flexible form factors that offer users increased customization and ease of use. For desktop consumers, we also focus on the design of products for high-end enthusiast PCs and mainstream PCs with rich audio and video capabilities.

Our Data Center Group operating segment offers products designed to provide leading performance, energy efficiency, and virtualization technology for server, workstation, and storage platforms. We are also increasing our focus on products designed for high-performance computing, mission-critical computing, and cloud computing services. The cloud computing market segment refers to servers and other products that enable on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable software, services, and computing devices. Such products include the introduction in 2012 of our many-core Intel^® Xeon Phi^™ coprocessor with 60 or more high-performance, low-power Intel processor cores, as well as our server platform that incorporates our 32nm Intel^® Xeon^® processors supporting as many as 10 cores for server platforms. The Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors are positioned to boost the power of the world’s most advanced supercomputers, allowing for trillions of calculations per second, while the 32nm Intel Xeon processors provide faster throughput for cloud computing-based services. In the data storage market segment, we introduced 64-bit Intel Atom microarchitecture-based SoC solutions to focus on the emerging market for highly dense, low-power server configurations. These products allow server rack space optimization and reduced energy costs with microservers that require less than 10 watts per server node.

Our other Intel architecture operating segments offer products designed to be used in the mobile communications, embedded, netbook, tablet, and smartphone market segments.

• Our strategy for the mobile communications market segment, addressed by our Intel Mobile Communications (IMC) group, is to offer a portfolio of phone components that covers a broad range of wireless connectivity options by combining Intel^® WiFi technology with our 2G and 3G technologies, while continuing our efforts to accelerate industry adoption of 4G LTE. These products feature low power consumption, innovative designs, and multi-standard platform solutions.

• Our strategy for the embedded market segment, addressed by our Intelligent Systems Group (ISG), is to drive Intel architecture as a solution for embedded applications by delivering long life-cycle support, software and architectural scalability, and platform integration.

• Our strategy for the tablet market segment is to offer Intel architecture solutions optimized for multiple operating systems and application ecosystems, such as our recent introduction of a platform for tablets that incorporates the Intel Atom processor. We are accelerating the process technology development for our Intel Atom processor product line to deliver increased battery life, performance, and feature integration.

• Our strategy for the smartphone device market segment is to offer Intel Atom microarchitecture-based products that enable smartphones to deliver innovative content and services. Such products include the introduction of a new platform for smartphones that incorporates the Intel Atom processor, which is designed to deliver increased performance and system responsiveness while also enabling longer battery life. Additionally, we engage with and enable the supplier ecosystem by providing

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reference designs that showcase the advantages of Intel architecture in smartphone devices.

Our software and services operating segments seek to create differentiated user experiences on Intel-based platforms. We differentiate by combining Intel platform features and enhanced software and services. Our three primary initiatives are:

• enabling platforms that can be used across multiple

operating systems, applications, and services across all Intel products;

• optimizing features and performance by enabling the software ecosystem to quickly take advantage of new platform features and capabilities; and

• delivering comprehensive solutions by using software, services, and hardware to enable a more secure online experience, such as our McAfee DeepSAFE* technology platform, which provides additional security below the operating system of the platform.

Revenue by Major Operating Segment

Net revenue for the PC Client Group (PCCG) operating segment, the Data Center Group (DCG) operating segment, the other Intel architecture (Other IA) operating segments, and the software and services (SSG) operating segments is presented as a percentage of our consolidated net revenue. Other IA includes IMC, ISG, the Netbook Group, the Tablet Group, the Phone Group, and the Service Provider Group operating segments. SSG includes McAfee, the Wind River Software Group, and the Software and Services Group operating segments. All Other consists primarily of revenue from the Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group.

Percentage of Revenue by Major Operating Segment

(Dollars in Millions)

Revenue from sales of platforms presented as a percentage of our consolidated net revenue was as follows:

Percentage of Revenue by Principal Product from Reportable Segments

(Dollars in Millions)

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Competition

The computing industry is evolving and as a result, so is our competitive landscape. Our platforms, based on Intel^® architecture, are positioned to compete across the spectrum of Internet-connected computing devices, from the lowest-power portable devices to the most powerful data center servers. New competitors are joining traditional competitors in our core PC and server business areas where we are a leading provider, while we face incumbent competitors in the adjacent market segments that we are pursuing, such as smartphones and tablets. Competitors include Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), International Business Machines (IBM), Oracle Corporation, as well as ARM* architecture licensees from ARM Limited, such as QUALCOMM Incorporated, NVIDIA Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Texas Instruments Incorporated. The primary competitor for our McAfee family of security products and services is Symantec Corporation.

We face emerging business model competitors from OEMs that choose to vertically integrate their own proprietary semiconductor and software assets to some degree, such as Apple Inc. and Samsung. In doing so, these OEMs may be attempting to offer greater differentiation in their products and increase their share of the profits for each finished product they sell. Unforeseen competitor acquisitions, collaborations or licensing scenarios (including injunctions or other litigation outcomes) could also have a significant impact on our competitive position.

Our products primarily compete based on performance, energy efficiency, integration, innovative design, features, price, quality, reliability, brand recognition and availability. One of our important competitive advantages is the combination of our network of manufacturing, assembly and test facilities with our global architecture design teams. This network enables us to have more direct control over our processes, quality control, product cost, production timing, performance and manufacturing yield. The increased cost of constructing new fabrication facilities supporting smaller transistor geometries and larger wafers has led to a smaller pool of companies that can afford to build and equip leading-edge manufacturing facilities. Most of our competitors rely on third-party foundries and subcontractors such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. or GlobalFoundries Inc. for their manufacturing and assembly and test needs, creating, among other risks, the potential for supply constraints and limited process technology differentiation between competitors using the same foundry.

Manufacturing and Assembly and Test

As of December 29, 2012, 56% of our wafer fabrication, including microprocessors and chipsets, was conducted within the U.S. at our facilities in New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, and Massachusetts. The remaining 44% of our wafer fabrication was conducted outside the U.S. at our facilities in Ireland, China, and Israel. Wafer fabrication conducted within and outside the U.S. is impacted by the timing of a facility’s transition to a newer process technology, as well as a facility’s capacity utilization.

As of December 29, 2012, we primarily manufactured our products in wafer fabrication facilities at the following locations:

Products	Wafer Size	Process Technology	Locations
Microprocessors	300mm	22nm	Israel, Arizona, Oregon
Microprocessors	300mm	32nm	New Mexico
Microprocessors	300mm	45nm	New Mexico
Chipsets and microprocessors	300mm	65nm	China, Arizona, Ireland
Other products and chipsets	300mm	90nm	Ireland
Chipsets and microprocessors	200mm	130nm	Massachusetts

As of December 29, 2012, most of our microprocessors were manufactured on 300mm wafers using our 22nm and 32nm process technology. As we move to each succeeding generation of manufacturing process technology, we incur significant start-up costs to prepare each factory for manufacturing. However, continuing to advance our process technology provides benefits that we believe justify these costs. The benefits of moving to each succeeding generation of manufacturing process technology can include using less space per transistor, reducing heat output from each

transistor, and increasing the number of integrated features on each chip. These advancements can result in microprocessors that are higher performing, consume less power, and cost less to manufacture. In addition, with each shift to a new process technology, we are able to produce more microprocessors per square foot of our wafer fabrication facilities. The costs to develop our process technology are significantly less than adding capacity by building additional wafer fabrication facilities using older process technology.

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We use third-party manufacturing companies (foundries) to manufacture wafers for certain components, including networking and communications products. In addition, we primarily use subcontractors to manufacture board-level products and systems, and smartphones. We purchase certain communications networking products and mobile phone components from external vendors primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.

Following the manufacturing process, the majority of our components are subject to assembly and test. We perform our components assembly and test at facilities in Malaysia, China, Costa Rica, and Vietnam. To augment capacity, we use subcontractors to perform assembly of certain products, primarily chipsets and networking and communications products. In addition, we use subcontractors to perform assembly and test of our mobile phone components.

Our NAND flash memory products are manufactured by IMFT and Micron Technology, Inc. using 20nm, 25nm, or 34nm process technology, and assembly and test of these products is performed by Micron and other external subcontractors. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Our employment practices are consistent with, and we expect our suppliers and subcontractors to abide by, local country law. In addition, we impose a minimum employee age requirement as well as progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, regardless of local law.

We have thousands of suppliers, including subcontractors, providing our various materials and service needs. We set expectations for supplier performance and reinforce those expectations with periodic assessments. We communicate those expectations to our suppliers regularly and work with them to implement improvements when necessary. Where possible, we seek to have several sources of supply for all of these materials and resources, but we may rely on a single or limited number of suppliers, or upon suppliers in a single country. In those cases, we develop and implement plans and actions to reduce the exposure that would result from a disruption in supply. We have entered into long-term contracts with certain suppliers to ensure a portion of our silicon supply.

Our products are typically manufactured at multiple Intel facilities around the world or by subcontractors. However, some products are manufactured in only one Intel or subcontractor facility, and we seek to implement action plans to reduce the exposure that would result from a disruption at any such facility. See “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

Research and Development

We are committed to investing in world-class technology development, particularly in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits. Research and development (R&D) expenditures were $10.1 billion in 2012 ($8.4 billion in 2011 and $6.6 billion in 2010).

Our R&D activities are directed toward developing the technology innovations that we believe will deliver our next generation of products, which will in turn enable new form factors and usage models for businesses and consumers. Our R&D activities range from designing and developing new products and manufacturing processes to researching future technologies and products.

As part of our R&D efforts, we plan to introduce a new microarchitecture for our notebook, Ultrabook system, and Intel Xeon processors approximately every two years and ramp the next generation of silicon process technology in the intervening years. We refer to this as our “tick-tock” technology development cadence as subsequently illustrated. In 2012, we started manufacturing products with our 4th generation Intel^® Core^™ microarchitecture, a new microarchitecture using our existing 22nm three-dimensional Tri-Gate transistor process technology (22nm process technology). We are currently developing 14nm process technology, our next-generation process technology, and expect to begin manufacturing products using that technology in 2013. Our leadership in silicon technology has enabled us to make Moore’s Law a reality.

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Our leadership in silicon technology has also helped expand on the advances anticipated by Moore’s Law by bringing new capabilities into silicon and producing new products optimized for a wider variety of applications. We have accelerated the Intel Atom processor-based SoC roadmap for smartphones, tablets, and other devices, from 32nm through 22nm to 14nm. We intend that Intel Atom processors will eventually be on the same process technology as our leading-edge products for both smartphones and tablets. We expect that this acceleration will result in a significant reduction in transistor leakage, lower active power, and an increase in transistor density to enable more powerful smartphones and tablets with more features and longer battery life.

We focus our R&D efforts on advanced computing technologies, developing new microarchitectures, advancing our silicon manufacturing process technology, delivering the next generation of microprocessors and chipsets, improving our platform initiatives, and developing software solutions and tools. Our R&D efforts are intended to enable new levels of performance and address areas such as energy efficiency, security, scalability for multi-core architectures, system manageability, and ease of use. We continue to make significant R&D investments in the development of SoCs to enable growth in areas such as smartphones, tablets, and embedded applications. For example, we continue to build smartphone and tablet reference designs to showcase the benefits of Intel architecture. In addition, we continue to make significant investments in wireless technologies, graphics, and HPC.

Our R&D model is based on a global organization that emphasizes a collaborative approach to identifying and developing new technologies, leading standards initiatives, and influencing regulatory policies to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, including joint pathfinding conducted between researchers at Intel Labs and our business groups. We centrally manage key cross-business group product initiatives to align and prioritize our R&D activities across these groups. In addition, we may augment our R&D activities by investing in companies or entering into agreements with companies that have similar R&D focus areas, as well as directly purchasing or licensing technology applicable to our R&D initiatives. An example of augmenting our R&D activities is the series of agreements we entered into in the third quarter of 2012 with ASML. These agreements, in which Intel purchased ASML securities and agreed to provide R&D funding over five years, are intended to accelerate the development of 450mm wafer technology and EUV lithography. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2012 we entered into agreements with Micron to modify our joint venture relationship, extending Intel and Micron’s NAND joint development program and expanding it to include emerging memory technologies. For further information, see “Note 6: Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents” and “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Employees

As of December 29, 2012, we had 105,000 employees worldwide (100,100 as of December 31, 2011), with approximately 51% of those employees located in the U.S. (52% as of December 31, 2011).

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Sales and Marketing

Customers

We sell our products primarily to OEMs and ODMs. ODMs provide design and/or manufacturing services to branded and unbranded private-label resellers. In addition, we sell our products to other manufacturers, including makers of a wide range of industrial and communications equipment. Our customers also include those who buy PC components and our other products through distributor, reseller, retail, and OEM channels throughout the world.

Our worldwide reseller sales channel consists of thousands of indirect customers—systems builders that purchase Intel microprocessors and other products from our distributors. We have a boxed processor program that allows distributors to sell our microprocessors in small quantities to these systems-builder customers; boxed processors are also available in direct retail outlets.

In 2012, Hewlett-Packard Company accounted for 18% of our net revenue (19% in 2011 and 21% in 2010), Dell Inc. accounted for 14% of our net revenue (15% in 2011 and 17% in 2010), and Lenovo Group Limited accounted for 11% of our net revenue (9% in 2011 and 8% in 2010). No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our net revenue during such periods. For information about revenue and operating income by operating segment, and revenue from unaffiliated customers by country, see “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Sales Arrangements

Our products are sold through sales offices throughout the world. Sales of our products are typically made via purchase order acknowledgments that contain standard terms and conditions covering matters such as pricing, payment terms, and warranties, as well as indemnities for issues specific to our products, such as patent and copyright indemnities. From time to time, we may enter into additional agreements with customers covering, for example, changes from our standard terms and conditions, new product development and marketing, private-label branding, and other matters. Most of our sales are made using electronic and web-based processes that allow the customer to review inventory availability and track the progress of specific goods ordered. Pricing on particular products may vary based on volumes ordered and other factors. We also offer discounts, rebates, and other incentives to customers to increase acceptance of our products and technology.

Our products are typically shipped under terms that transfer title to the customer, even in arrangements for which the recognition of revenue and related cost of sales is deferred. Our standard terms and conditions of sale typically provide that payment is due at a later date, generally 30 days after shipment or delivery. Our credit department sets accounts receivable and shipping limits for individual customers to control credit risk to Intel arising from outstanding account balances. We assess credit risk through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and from this analysis, we establish credit limits and determine whether we will use one or more credit support devices, such as a parent guarantee or standby letter of credit, or credit insurance. Credit losses may still be incurred due to bankruptcy, fraud, or other failure of the customer to pay. For information about our allowance for doubtful receivables, see “Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts” in Part IV of this Form 10-K.

Most of our sales to distributors are made under agreements allowing for price protection on unsold merchandise and a right of return on stipulated quantities of unsold merchandise. Under the price protection program, we give distributors credits for the difference between the original price paid and the current price that we offer. On most products, there is no contractual limit on the amount of price protection, nor is there a limit on the time horizon under which price protection is granted. The right of return granted generally consists of a stock rotation program in which distributors are able to exchange certain products based on the number of qualified purchases made by the distributor. We have the option to grant credit for, repair, or replace defective products, and there is no contractual limit on the amount of credit that may be granted to a distributor for defective products.

Distribution

Distributors typically handle a wide variety of products, including those that compete with our products, and fill orders for many customers. We also utilize third-party sales representatives who generally do not offer directly competitive products but may carry complementary items manufactured by others. Sales representatives do not maintain a product inventory; instead, their customers place orders directly with us or through distributors. We have several distribution warehouses that are located in proximity to key customers.

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Backlog

Over time, our larger customers have generally moved to lean-inventory or just-in-time operations rather than maintaining larger inventories of our products. We have arrangements with these customers to seek to quickly fill orders from regional warehouses. As a result, our manufacturing production is based on estimates and advance non-binding commitments from customers as to future purchases. Our order backlog as of any particular date is a mix of these commitments and specific firm orders that are primarily made pursuant to standard purchase orders for delivery of products. Only a small portion of our orders is non-cancelable, and the dollar amount associated with the non-cancelable portion is not significant.

Seasonal Trends

Historically, our platform sales have been higher in the second half of the year than in the first half of the year, accelerating in the third quarter and peaking in the fourth quarter; however, our sales have not followed this trend over the past two years.

Marketing

Our corporate marketing objectives are to build a strong, well-known Intel corporate brand that connects with businesses and consumers, and to offer a limited number of meaningful and valuable brands in our portfolio to aid businesses and consumers in making informed choices about technology purchases. The Intel^® Core^™ processor family and the Intel^® Atom^™, Intel^® Pentium^®, Intel^® Xeon^®, Intel^® Xeon Phi^™ and Intel^® Itanium^® trademarks make up our processor brands.

We promote brand awareness and generate demand through our own direct marketing as well as through co-marketing programs. Our direct marketing activities include television, print, and Internet advertising, as well as press relations and social media, consumer and trade events, and industry and consumer communications. We market to consumer and business audiences, and focus on building awareness and generating demand for new form factors such as Ultrabook systems, and for increased performance, improved energy efficiency, and other capabilities such as Internet connectivity and security.

Purchases by customers often allow them to participate in cooperative advertising and marketing programs such as the Intel Inside^® Program. This program broadens the reach of our brands beyond the scope of our own direct marketing. Through the Intel Inside^® Program, certain customers are licensed to place Intel logos on computing devices containing our microprocessors and processor technologies, and to use

our brands in their marketing activities. The program includes a market development component that accrues funds based on purchases and partially reimburses the OEMs for marketing activities for products featuring Intel brands, subject to the OEMs meeting defined criteria. These marketing activities primarily include television, print, and Internet marketing. We have also entered into joint marketing arrangements with certain customers.

Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing

Intellectual property (IP) that applies to our products and services includes patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, and maskwork rights. We maintain a program to protect our investment in technology by attempting to ensure respect for our IP. The extent of the legal protection given to different types of IP varies under different countries’ legal systems. We intend to license our IP where we can obtain adequate consideration. See “Competition” earlier in this section, “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, and “Note 27: Contingencies” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

We have obtained patents in the U.S. and other countries. While our patents are an important element of our success, our business as a whole is not significantly dependent on any one patent. Because of the fast pace of innovation and product development, and the comparative pace of governments’ patenting processes, our products are often obsolete before the patents related to them expire; in some cases, our products may be obsolete before the patents related to them are granted. As we expand our products into new industries, we also seek to extend our patent development efforts to patent such products. In addition to developing patents based on our own research and development efforts, we purchase patents from third parties to supplement our patent portfolio. Established competitors in existing and new industries, as well as companies that purchase and enforce patents and other IP, may already have patents covering similar products. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain patents covering our own products, or that we will be able to obtain licenses from other companies on favorable terms or at all.

The software that we distribute, including software embedded in our component-level and platform products, is entitled to copyright and other IP protection. To distinguish our products from our competitors’ products, we have obtained trademarks and trade names for our products, and we maintain cooperative advertising programs with customers to promote our brands and to identify products containing genuine Intel components. We also protect details about our processes, products, and strategies as trade secrets, keeping confidential the information that we believe provides us with a competitive advantage.

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In the first quarter of 2011, we entered into a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA. Under the agreement, we received a license to all of NVIDIA’s patents with a capture period that runs through March 2017 while NVIDIA products are licensed under our patents with the same capture period, subject to exclusions for x86 products, certain chipsets, and certain flash memory technology products.

Compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulations

Our compliance efforts focus on monitoring regulatory and resource trends and setting company-wide performance targets for key resources and emissions. These targets address several parameters, including product design; chemical, energy, and water use; waste recycling; the source of certain minerals used in our products; climate change; and emissions.

As a company, we focus on reducing natural resource use, the solid and chemical waste by-products of our manufacturing processes, and the environmental impact of our products. We currently use a variety of materials in our manufacturing process that have the potential to adversely impact the environment and are subject to a variety of EHS laws and regulations. Over the past several years, we have significantly reduced the use of lead and halogenated flame retardants in our products and manufacturing processes.

We work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), OEMs, and retailers to help manage e-waste (including electronic products nearing the end of their useful lives) and to promote recycling. The European Union requires producers of certain electrical and electronic equipment to develop programs that let consumers return products for recycling. Many states in the U.S. have similar e-waste take-back laws. Although these laws are typically targeted at the end electronic product and not the component products that we manufacture, the inconsistency of many e-waste take-back laws and the lack of local e-waste management options in many areas pose a challenge for our compliance efforts.

We are an industry leader in our efforts to build ethical sourcing of minerals for our products, including “conflict minerals” coming out of central Africa. In 2013, Intel will continue to work to establish a “conflict-free” supply chain for our company and our industry. In 2012, Intel verified, after reasonable inquiry, that the tantalum we use in our microprocessors is “conflict-free,” and our goal for the end of 2013 is to manufacture the world’s first verified, “conflict-free” microprocessor.

We seek to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions by investing in energy conservation projects in our factories and working with suppliers to improve energy efficiency. We take a holistic approach to power management, addressing the

challenge at the silicon, package, circuit, micro-architecture, macro architecture, platform, and software levels. We recognize that climate change may cause general economic risk. For further information on the risks of climate change, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K. We see a potential for higher energy costs driven by climate change regulations. This could include items applied to utility companies that are passed along to customers, such as carbon taxes or costs associated with obtaining permits for our U.S. manufacturing operations, emission cap and trade programs, or renewable portfolio standards.

We are committed to sustainability and take a leadership position in promoting voluntary environmental initiatives and working proactively with governments, environmental groups, and industry to promote global environmental sustainability. We believe that technology will be fundamental to finding solutions to the world’s environmental challenges, and we are joining forces with industry, business, and governments to find and promote ways that technology can be used as a tool to combat climate change.

We have been purchasing wind power and other forms of renewable energy at some of our major sites for several years. We purchase renewable energy certificates under a multi-year contract. This purchase has placed Intel at the top of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership for the past four years and is intended to help stimulate the market for green power, leading to additional generating capacity and, ultimately, lower costs.

Distribution of Company Information

Our Internet address is www.intel.com. We publish voluntary reports on our web site that outline our performance with respect to corporate responsibility, including EHS compliance.

We use our Investor Relations web site, www.intc.com, as a routine channel for distribution of important information, including news releases, analyst presentations, and financial information. We post filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K; our proxy statements; and any amendments to those reports or statements. All such postings and filings are available on our Investor Relations web site free of charge. In addition, our Investor Relations web site allows interested persons to sign up to automatically receive e-mail alerts when we post news releases and financial information. The SEC’s web site, www.sec.gov, contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The content on any web site referred to in this Form 10-K is not incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K unless expressly noted.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following sets forth certain information with regard to our executive officers as of February 19, 2013 (ages are as of December 29, 2012):

Andy D. Bryant, age 62
• 2012 – present,	Chairman of the Board
• 2011 – 2012,	Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive VP, Technology, Manufacturing and Enterprise Services, Chief Administrative Officer
• 2009 – 2011,	Executive VP, Technology, Manufacturing, and Enterprise Services, Chief Administrative Officer
• 2007 – 2009,	Executive VP, Finance and Enterprise Services, Chief Administrative Officer
• 2001 – 2007,	Executive VP, Chief Financial and Enterprise Services Officer
• Member of Intel Corporation Board of Directors
• Member of Columbia Sportswear Company Board of Directors
• Member of McKesson Corporation Board of Directors
• Joined Intel 1981
William M. Holt, age 60
• 2013 – present,	Executive VP, GM, Technology and Manufacturing Group
• 2006 – 2013,	Senior VP, GM, Technology and Manufacturing Group
• 2005 – 2006,	VP, Co-GM, Technology and Manufacturing Group
• Joined Intel 1974
Renee J. James, age 48
• 2012 – present,	Executive VP, GM, Software and Services Group
• 2005 – 2012,	Senior VP, GM, Software and Services Group
• 2002 – 2005,	VP, Developer Programs
• Member of VMware, Inc. Board of Directors
• Member of Vodafone Group plc Board of Directors
• Joined Intel 1988
Thomas M. Kilroy, age 55
• 2013 – present,	Executive VP, GM, Sales and Marketing Group
• 2010 – 2013,	Senior VP, GM, Sales and Marketing Group
• 2009 – 2010,	VP, GM, Sales and Marketing Group
• 2005 – 2009,	VP, GM, Digital Enterprise Group
• Joined Intel 1990
Brian M. Krzanich, age 52
• 2012 – present,	Executive VP, Chief Operating Officer
• 2010 – 2012,	Senior VP, GM, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• 2006 – 2010,	VP, GM, Assembly and Test
• Joined Intel 1982

A. Douglas Melamed, age 67
• 2009 – present,	Senior VP, General Counsel
• 2001 – 2009,	Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
• Joined Intel 2009
Paul S. Otellini, age 62
• 2005 – present,	President, Chief Executive Officer
• Member of Intel Corporation Board of Directors
• Member of Google, Inc. Board of Directors
• Joined Intel 1974
David Perlmutter, age 59
• 2012 – present,	Executive VP, GM, Intel Architecture Group, Chief Product Officer
• 2009 – 2012,	Executive VP, GM, Intel Architecture Group
• 2007 – 2009,	Executive VP, GM, Mobility Group
• 2005 – 2007,	Senior VP, GM, Mobility Group
• Joined Intel 1980
Stacy J. Smith, age 50
• 2012 – present,	Executive VP, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy
• 2010 – 2012,	Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer
• 2007 – 2010,	VP, Chief Financial Officer
• 2006 – 2007,	VP, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
• 2004 – 2006,	VP, Finance and Enterprise Services, Chief Information Officer
• Member of Autodesk, Inc. Board of Directors
• Member of Gevo, Inc. Board of Directors
• Joined Intel 1988
Arvind Sodhani, age 58
• 2007 – present,	Executive VP of Intel, President of Intel Capital
• 2005 – 2007,	Senior VP of Intel, President of Intel Capital
• Member of SMART Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors
• Joined Intel 1981

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Changes in product demand may harm our financial results and are hard to predict.

If product demand decreases, our revenue and profit could be harmed. Important factors that could cause demand for our products to decrease include changes in:

• business conditions, including downturns in the computing industry, regional economies, and the overall economy;

• consumer confidence or income levels caused by changes in market conditions, including changes in government borrowing, taxation, or spending policies; the credit market; or expected inflation, employment, and energy or other commodity prices;

• the level of customers’ inventories;

• competitive and pricing pressures, including actions taken by competitors;

• customer product needs;

• market acceptance of our products and maturing product cycles; and

• the technology supply chain, including supply constraints caused by natural disasters or other events.

Our operations have high costs—including costs related to facility construction and equipment, R&D, and employment and training of a highly skilled workforce—that are either fixed or difficult to reduce in the short term. At the same time, demand for our products is highly variable. If product demand decreases or we fail to forecast demand accurately, we could be required to write off inventory or record excess capacity charges, which would lower our gross margin. Our manufacturing or assembly and test capacity could be underutilized, and we may be required to write down our long-lived assets, which would increase our expenses. Factory-planning decisions may shorten the useful lives of facilities and equipment and cause us to accelerate depreciation. If product demand increases, we may be unable to add capacity fast enough to meet market demand. These changes in product demand, and changes in our customers’ product needs, could negatively affect our competitive position and may reduce our revenue, increase our costs, lower our gross margin percentage, or require us to write down our assets.

We operate in highly competitive industries, and our failure to anticipate and respond to technological and market developments could harm our ability to compete.

We operate in highly competitive industries that experience rapid technological and market developments, changes in industry standards, changes in customer needs, and frequent product introductions and improvements. If we are unable to

anticipate and respond to these developments, we may weaken our competitive position, and our products or technologies may be uncompetitive or obsolete. As computing market segments emerge, such as smartphones, tablets, and consumer electronics devices, we face new sources of competition and customers with different needs than customers in our PC business. Some of our competitors in these market segments are pursuing a vertical integration strategy, incorporating their SoC solutions into the smartphones and tablets they offer, which could make it less likely that they will adopt our SoC solutions. To be successful, we need to cultivate new industry relationships in these market segments. As the number and variety of Internet-connected devices increase, we need to improve the cost, connectivity, energy efficiency, and security of our platforms to succeed in these market segments. And we need to expand our software capabilities to provide customers with comprehensive computing solutions.

To compete successfully, we must maintain a successful R&D effort, develop new products and production processes, and improve our existing products and processes ahead of competitors. Our R&D efforts are critical to our success and are aimed at solving complex problems, and we do not expect all of our projects to be successful. We may be unable to develop and market new products successfully, and the products we invest in and develop may not be well received by customers. Additionally, the products and technologies offered by others may affect demand for our products. These types of events could negatively affect our competitive position and may reduce revenue, increase costs, lower gross margin percentage, or require us to impair our assets.

Changes in the mix of products sold may harm our financial results.

Because of the wide price differences of platform average selling prices among our data center, PC client, and other Intel architecture platforms, a change in the mix of platforms among these market segments may impact our revenue and gross margin. For example, our PC client platforms that are incorporated in notebook and desktop computers tend to have lower average selling prices and gross margin than our data center platforms that are incorporated in servers, workstations and storage products. Therefore, if there is less demand for our data center platforms, and a resulting mix shift to our PC client platforms, our gross margins and revenue would decrease. Also, more recently introduced products tend to have higher costs because of initial development costs and lower production volumes relative to the previous product generation, which can impact gross margin.

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Our global operations subject us to risks that may harm our results of operations and financial condition.

We have sales offices, R&D, manufacturing, assembly and test facilities, and other facilities in many countries, and some business activities may be concentrated in one or more geographic areas. As a result, our ability to manufacture, assemble and test, design, develop, or sell products may be affected by:

• security concerns, such as armed conflict and civil or military unrest, crime, political instability, and terrorist activity;

• natural disasters and health concerns;

• inefficient and limited infrastructure and disruptions, such as supply chain interruptions and large-scale outages or interruptions of service from utilities, transportation, or telecommunications providers;

• restrictions on our operations by governments seeking to support local industries, nationalization of our operations, and restrictions on our ability to repatriate earnings;

• differing employment practices and labor issues; and

• local business and cultural factors that differ from our normal standards and practices, including business practices that we are prohibited from engaging in by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Legal and regulatory requirements differ among jurisdictions worldwide. Violations of these laws and regulations could result in fines; criminal sanctions against us, our officers, or our employees; prohibitions on the conduct of our business; and damage to our reputation. Although we have policies, controls, and procedures designed to ensure compliance with these laws, our employees, contractors, or agents may violate our policies.

Although most of our sales occur in U.S. dollars, expenses such as payroll, utilities, tax, and marketing expenses may be paid in local currencies. We also conduct certain investing and financing activities in local currencies. Our hedging programs reduce, but do not eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements; therefore, changes in exchange rates could harm our results of operations and financial condition. Changes in tariff and import regulations and in U.S. and non-U.S. monetary policies may harm our results of operations and financial condition by increasing our expenses and reducing revenue. Differing tax rates in various jurisdictions could harm our results of operations and financial condition by increasing our overall tax rate.

We maintain a program of insurance coverage for a variety of property, casualty, and other risks. We place our insurance coverage with multiple carriers in numerous jurisdictions. However, one or more of our insurance providers may be

unable or unwilling to pay a claim. The types and amounts of insurance we obtain vary depending on availability, cost, and decisions with respect to risk retention. The policies have deductibles and exclusions that result in us retaining a level of self-insurance. Losses not covered by insurance may be large, which could harm our results of operations and financial condition.

Failure to meet our production targets, resulting in undersupply or oversupply of products, may harm our business and results of operations.

Production of integrated circuits is a complex process. Disruptions in this process can result from errors; difficulties in our development and implementation of new processes; defects in materials; disruptions in our supply of materials or resources; and disruptions at our fabrication and assembly and test facilities due to accidents, maintenance issues, or unsafe working conditions—all of which could affect the timing of production ramps and yields. We may not be successful or efficient in developing or implementing new production processes. Production issues may result in our failure to meet or increase production as desired, resulting in higher costs or large decreases in yields, which could affect our ability to produce sufficient volume to meet product demand. The unavailability or reduced availability of products could make it more difficult to deliver computing platforms. The occurrence of these events could harm our business and results of operations.

We may have difficulties obtaining the resources or products we need for manufacturing, assembling and testing our products, or operating other aspects of our business, which could harm our ability to meet demand and increase our costs.

We have thousands of suppliers providing materials that we use in production and other aspects of our business, and where possible, we seek to have several sources of supply for all of those materials. However, we may rely on a single or a limited number of suppliers, or upon suppliers in a single location, for these materials. The inability of suppliers to deliver adequate supplies of production materials or other supplies could disrupt our production processes or make it more difficult for us to implement our business strategy. Production could be disrupted by the unavailability of resources used in production, such as water, silicon, electricity, gases, and other materials. Future environmental regulations could restrict the supply or increase the cost of materials that we use in our business and make it more difficult to obtain permits to build or modify manufacturing capacity to meet demand. The unavailability or reduced availability of materials or resources may require us to reduce production or incur additional costs. The occurrence of these events could harm our business and results of operations.

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Costs related to product defects and errata may harm our results of operations and business.

Costs of product defects and errata (deviations from published specifications) due to, for example, problems in our design and manufacturing processes, could include:

• writing off the value of inventory;

• disposing of products that cannot be fixed;

• recalling products that have been shipped;

• providing product replacements or modifications; and

• defending against litigation.

These costs could be large and may increase expenses and lower gross margin. Our reputation with customers or end users could be damaged as a result of product defects and errata, and product demand could be reduced. The announcement of product defects and errata could cause customers to purchase products from competitors as a result of possible shortages of Intel components or for other reasons. These factors could harm our business and financial results.

Third parties might attempt to breach our network security and our products and services, which could damage our reputation and financial results.

We regularly face attempts by others to gain unauthorized access through the Internet or to introduce malicious software to our IT systems. Additionally, malicious hackers may attempt to gain unauthorized access and corrupt the processes of hardware and software products that we manufacture and services we provide. These attempts might be the result of industrial or other espionage or actions by hackers seeking to harm our company, our products and services, or users of our products and services. Due to the widespread use of our products and due to the high profile of our McAfee subsidiary, we or our products and services are a frequent target of computer hackers and organizations that intend to sabotage, take control of, or otherwise corrupt our manufacturing or other processes, products and services. We are also a target of malicious attackers who attempt to gain access to our network or data centers or those of our customers or end users, steal proprietary information related to our business, products, employees and customers, or interrupt our systems and services or those of our customers or others. We believe such attempts are increasing in number and in technical sophistication. These attacks are sometimes successful; and in some instances we, our customers and the users of our products and services might be unaware of an incident or its magnitude and effects. We seek to detect and investigate such attempts and incidents and to prevent their recurrence where practicable through changes to our internal processes and tools and/or changes or patches to our products and services, but in some cases preventive and remedial action might not be successful. Such attacks,

whether successful or unsuccessful, could result in our incurring costs related to, for example, rebuilding internal systems, reduced inventory value, providing modifications to our products and services, defending against litigation, responding to regulatory inquiries or actions, paying damages, or taking other remedial steps with respect to third parties. Publicity about vulnerabilities and attempted or successful incursions could damage our reputation with customers or users and reduce demand for our products and services.

We may be subject to theft, loss or misuse of personal data about us or our customers or other third parties, which could increase our expenses, damage our reputation or result in litigation.

Global privacy legislation, enforcement, and policy activity are rapidly expanding and creating a complex compliance environment. The theft, loss, or misuse of personal data collected, used, stored, or transferred by us to run our business could result in increased security costs or costs related to defending legal claims. Costs to comply with and implement privacy-related and data protection measures could be significant. Our failure to comply with federal, state, or international privacy-related or data protection laws and regulations could result in proceedings against us by governmental entities or others.

Third parties may claim infringement of IP rights, which could harm our business.

We may face IP rights infringement claims from individuals and companies, including those who have acquired patent portfolios to assert claims against other companies. We are engaged in a number of litigation matters involving IP rights. Claims that our products or processes infringe the IP rights of others could cause us to incur large costs to respond to, defend, and resolve the claims, and they may divert the efforts and attention of management and technical personnel. As a result of IP rights infringement claims, we could:

• pay infringement claims;

• stop manufacturing, using, or selling products or technology subject to infringement claims;

• develop other products or technology not subject to infringement claims, which could be time-consuming, costly or impossible; or

• license technology from the party claiming infringement, which license may not be available on commercially reasonable terms.

These actions could harm our competitive position, result in expenses, or require us to impair our assets. If we alter or stop production of affected items, our revenue could be harmed.

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We may be unable to enforce or protect our IP rights, which may harm our ability to compete and may harm our business.

Our ability to enforce our patents, copyrights, software licenses, and other IP rights is subject to general litigation risks, as well as uncertainty as to the enforceability of our IP rights in various countries. When we seek to enforce our rights, we are often subject to claims that the IP rights are invalid, not enforceable, or licensed to the opposing party. Our assertion of IP rights often results in the other party seeking to assert claims against us, which could harm our business. Governments may adopt regulations—and governments or courts may render decisions—requiring compulsory licensing of IP rights, or governments may require products to meet standards that serve to favor local companies. Our inability to enforce our IP rights under these circumstances may harm our competitive position and business.

We may be subject to IP theft or misuse, which could result in claims against us and harm our business and results of operations.

The theft or unauthorized use or publication of our trade secrets and other confidential business information could harm our competitive position and reduce acceptance of our products; the value of our investment in R&D, product development, and marketing could be reduced; and third parties might make claims against us related to losses of confidential or proprietary information or end-user data, or system reliability. These incidents and claims could severely disrupt our business, and we could suffer losses, including the cost of product recalls and returns and reputational harm.

Our licenses with other companies and participation in industry initiatives may allow competitors to use our patent rights.

Companies in the computing industry often bilaterally license patents between each other to settle disputes or as part of business agreements between them. Our competitors may have licenses to our patents, and under current case law, some of the licenses may permit these competitors to pass our patent rights on to others under some circumstances. Our participation in industry standards organizations or with other industry initiatives may require us to license our patents to companies that adopt industry-standard specifications. Depending on the rules of the organization, we might have to grant these licenses to our patents for little or no cost, and as a result, we may be unable to enforce certain patents against others, our costs of enforcing our licenses or protecting our patents may increase, and the value of our IP rights may be impaired.

Litigation or regulatory proceedings could harm our business.

We may face legal claims or regulatory matters involving stockholder, consumer, competition, and other issues on a global basis. As described in “Note 27: Contingencies” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K, we are engaged in a number of litigation and regulatory matters. Litigation and regulatory proceedings are inherently uncertain, and adverse rulings

could occur, including monetary damages, or an injunction stopping us from manufacturing or selling products, engaging in business practices, or requiring other remedies, such as compulsory licensing of patents.

We face risks related to sales through distributors and other third parties.

We sell a portion of our products through third parties such as distributors, value-added resellers, OEMs, Internet service providers, and channel partners (collectively referred to as distributors). Using third parties for distribution exposes us to many risks, including competitive pressure, concentration, credit risk, and compliance risks. Distributors may sell products that compete with our products, and we may need to provide financial and other incentives to focus distributors on the sale of our products. We may rely on one or more key distributors for a product, and the loss of these distributors could reduce our revenue. Distributors may face financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, which could harm our collection of accounts receivable and financial results. Violations of FCPA or similar laws by distributors or other third-party intermediaries could have a material impact on our business. Failing to manage risks related to our use of distributors may reduce sales, increase expenses, and weaken our competitive position.

We face risks related to sales to government entities.

We derive a portion of our revenue from sales to government entities and their respective agencies. Government demand and payment for our products may be affected by public sector budgetary cycles and funding authorizations. Government contracts are subject to oversight, including special rules on accounting, expenses, reviews, and security. Failing to comply with these rules could result in civil and criminal penalties and sanctions, including termination of contracts, fines and suspensions, or debarment from future government business.

We invest in companies for strategic reasons and may not realize a return on our investments.

We make investments in companies around the world to further our strategic objectives and support key business initiatives. These investments include equity or debt instruments of public or private companies, and many of these instruments are non-marketable at the time of our initial investment. Companies range from early-stage companies that are still defining their strategic direction to more mature companies with established revenue streams and business models. The companies in which we invest may fail because they are unable to secure additional funding, obtain favorable terms for future financings, or participate in liquidity events such as public offerings, mergers, and private sales. If any of these companies fail, we could lose all or part of our investment. If we determine that an other-than-temporary decline in the fair value exists for an investment, we write down the investment to its fair value and recognize a loss, impacting gains (losses) on equity investments, net. The majority of our marketable equity security portfolio balance is concentrated in ASML, and declines in the value of our ASML holdings could result in impairment charges, impacting gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

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Our results of operations could vary as a result of the methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying accounting policies.

The methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying accounting policies have a large impact on our results of operations. For more information, see “Critical Accounting Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of this Form 10-K. These methods, estimates, and judgments are subject to large risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and changes could affect our results of operations.

Changes in our effective tax rate may harm our results of operations.

A number of factors may increase our effective tax rates, which could reduce our net income, including:

• the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed;

• the resolution of issues arising from tax audits;

• changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and in deferred tax valuation allowances;

• adjustments to income taxes upon finalization of tax returns;

• increases in expenses not deductible for tax purposes, including write-offs of acquired in-process research and development and impairments of goodwill;

• changes in available tax credits;

• changes in tax laws or their interpretation, including changes in the U.S. to the taxation of non-U.S income and expenses;

• changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; and

• our decision to repatriate non-U.S. earnings for which we have not previously provided for U.S. taxes.

Decisions about the scope of operations of our business could affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Changes in the business environment could lead to changes in the scope of our operations, resulting in restructuring and asset impairment charges. Factors that could affect our results of operations and financial condition due to a change in the scope of our operations include:

• timing and execution of plans and programs subject to local labor law requirements, including consultation with work councils;

• changes in assumptions related to severance and postretirement costs;

• divestitures;

• new business initiatives and changes in product roadmap, development, and manufacturing;

• changes in employment levels and turnover rates;

• changes in product demand and the business environment; and

• changes in the fair value of long-lived assets.

Our acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions could disrupt our ongoing business and harm our results of operations.

In pursuing our business strategy, we routinely conduct discussions, evaluate opportunities, and enter into agreements for possible investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions, such as joint ventures. Acquisitions and other transactions involve large challenges and risks, including risks that:

• we may be unable to identify opportunities on terms acceptable to us;

• the transaction may not advance our business strategy;

• we may not realize a satisfactory return;

• we may be unable to retain key personnel;

• we may experience difficulty in integrating new employees, business systems, and technology;

• acquired businesses may not have adequate controls, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and our due diligence process may not identify compliance issues or other liabilities;

• we may have difficulty entering new market segments; or

• we may be unable to retain the customers and partners of acquired businesses.

When we decide to sell assets or a business, we may have difficulty selling on acceptable terms in a timely manner, and the agreed-upon terms and financing arrangements could be renegotiated due to changes in business or market conditions. These circumstances could delay the achievement of our strategic objectives or cause us to incur added expense, or we may sell a business at a price or on terms that are less favorable than we had anticipated, resulting in a loss on the transaction.

If we do enter into agreements with respect to acquisitions, divestitures, or other transactions, we may fail to complete them due to factors such as:

• failure to obtain regulatory or other approvals;

• IP disputes or other litigation; or

• difficulties obtaining financing for the transaction.

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Our failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations could harm our business and results of operations.

The manufacturing and assembly and test of our products require the use of hazardous materials that are subject to a broad array of EHS laws and regulations. Our failure to comply with these laws or regulations could result in:

• regulatory penalties, fines, and legal liabilities;

• suspension of production;

• alteration of our fabrication and assembly and test processes; and

• restrictions on our operations or sales.

Our failure to manage the use, transportation, emissions, discharge, storage, recycling, or disposal of hazardous materials could lead to increased costs or future liabilities. Environmental laws and regulations could also require us to acquire pollution abatement or remediation equipment, modify product designs, or incur other expenses. Many new materials that we are evaluating for use in our operations may be subject to regulation under environmental laws and regulations. These restrictions could harm our business and results of operations by increasing our expenses or requiring us to alter manufacturing and assembly and test processes.

Climate change poses both regulatory and physical risks that could harm our results of operations and affect the way we conduct business.

In addition to the possible direct economic impact that climate change could have on us, climate change mitigation programs and regulations can increase our costs. The cost of perfluorocompounds (PFCs)—a gas that we use in manufacturing—could increase under some climate-change-focused emissions trading programs that may be imposed through regulation. If the use of PFCs is prohibited, we would need to obtain substitute materials that may cost more or be less available for our manufacturing operations. Air-quality permit requirements for our manufacturing operations could become more burdensome and cause delays in our ability to modify or build additional manufacturing capacity. Under recently adopted greenhouse gas regulations in the U.S., many of our manufacturing facilities have become “major” sources under the Clean Air Act. At a minimum, this change in status results in some uncertainty as the EPA adopts guidance on its greenhouse gas regulations. Due to the dynamic nature of our operations, these regulations will likely result in increased costs for our U.S. operations. These cost increases could be associated with new air pollution control requirements, and increased or new monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. We also see the potential for higher energy costs driven by

climate change regulations. Our costs could increase if utility companies pass on their costs, such as those associated with carbon taxes, emission cap and trade programs, or renewable portfolio standards. While we maintain business recovery plans that are intended to allow us to recover from natural disasters or other events that can be disruptive to our business, we cannot be sure that our plans will fully protect us from all such disasters or events. Many of our operations are located in semi-arid regions, such as Israel and the southwestern U.S. Some scenarios predict that these regions may become even more vulnerable to prolonged droughts due to climate change.

In order to compete, we must attract, retain, and motivate key employees, and our failure to do so could harm our results of operations.

In order to compete, we must attract, retain, and motivate executives and other key employees. Hiring and retaining qualified executives, scientists, engineers, technical staff, and sales representatives are critical to our business, and competition for experienced employees in the semiconductor industry can be intense. Our current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plans to retire in May 2013, and the Board of Directors is working to choose a successor. The succession and transition process may have a direct or indirect effect on business and operations. In connection with the appointment of the new CEO, we will seek to retain our executive management team (some of whom are being considered for the CEO position), and keep employees focused on achieving our strategic goals and objectives. To help attract, retain, and motivate qualified employees, we use share-based incentive awards such as employee stock options and non-vested share units (restricted stock units). If the value of such stock awards does not appreciate as measured by the performance of the price of our common stock, or if our share-based compensation otherwise ceases to be viewed as a valuable benefit, our ability to attract, retain, and motivate employees could be weakened, which could harm our results of operations.

A number of factors could lower interest and other, net, harming our results of operations.

Factors that could lower interest and other, net in our consolidated statements of income include changes in fixed-income, equity, and credit markets; foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates; credit standing of financial instrument counterparties; our cash and investment balances; and our indebtedness.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

As of December 29, 2012, our major facilities consisted of:

(Square Feet in Millions)	United States		Other Countries		Total
Owned facilities1		28.5		16.5		45.0
Leased facilities2		2.6		5.2		7.8
Total facilities		31.1		21.7		52.8

¹  Leases on portions of the land used for these facilities expire on varying dates through 2062.

²  Leases expire on varying dates through 2028 and generally include renewals at our option.

Our principal executive offices are located in the U.S. The majority of our wafer fabrication activities are also located in the U.S. In addition to our current facilities, we are building a development fabrication facility in Oregon that is scheduled for R&D start-up in 2013, as well as a leading-edge technology, large-scale fabrication facility in Arizona. We expect construction of the Arizona building to be completed in 2013. We expect that these new facilities will allow us to widen our process technology lead. These new facilities are expected to support incremental opportunities in unit growth and product mix. Outside the U.S., we have wafer fabrication at our facilities in Ireland, China, and Israel. Our assembly and test facilities are located in Malaysia, China, Costa Rica, and Vietnam. In addition, we have sales and marketing offices worldwide that are generally located near major concentrations of customers.

We believe that the facilities described above are suitable and adequate for our present purposes and that the productive capacity in our facilities is substantially being utilized or we have plans to utilize it.

We do not identify or allocate assets by operating segment. For information on net property, plant and equipment by country, see “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For a discussion of legal proceedings, see “Note 27: Contingencies” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Information regarding the principal U.S. market in which Intel common stock is traded, including the market price range of Intel common stock and dividend information, can be found in “Financial Information by Quarter (Unaudited)” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

As of February 8, 2013, there were approximately 150,000 registered holders of record of Intel’s common stock. A substantially greater number of holders of Intel common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders, whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We have an ongoing authorization, since October 2005, as amended, from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $45 billion in shares of our common stock in open market purchases or negotiated transactions. As of December 29, 2012, $5.3 billion remained available for repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization limit.

Common stock repurchase activity under our authorized, publicly announced plan in each quarter of 2012 was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share		Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012		56.9	$	26.36	$	8,598
April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012		40.6	$	27.10	$	7,497
July 1, 2012 – September 29, 2012		46.4	$	25.10	$	6,332
September 30, 2012 – December 29, 2012		47.1	$	21.23	$	5,332
Total		191.0	$	24.95

Common stock repurchase activity under our authorized, publicly announced plan during the fourth quarter of 2012 was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share		Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans
September 30, 2012 – October 27, 2012		14.5	$	21.98	$	6,013
October 28, 2012 – November 24, 2012		13.2	$	21.33	$	5,732
November 25, 2012 – December 29, 2012		19.4	$	20.60	$	5,332
Total		47.1	$	21.23

For the majority of restricted stock units granted, the number of shares issued on the date the restricted stock units vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that we pay in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of our employees. Although these withheld shares are not issued or considered common stock repurchases under our authorized plan and are not included in the common stock repurchase totals in the preceding table, they are treated as common stock repurchases in our consolidated financial statements, as they reduce the number of shares that would have been issued upon vesting. For further discussion, see “Note 23: Common Stock Repurchases” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

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Stock Performance Graph

The line graph that follows compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock with the cumulative total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index* and the Standard & Poor’s S&P 500* Index for the five years ended December 29, 2012. The graph and table assume that $100 was invested on December 28, 2007 (the last day of trading for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2007) in each of our common stock, the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index, and the S&P 500 Index, and that all dividends were reinvested. Cumulative total stockholder returns for our common stock, the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index, and the S&P 500 Index are based on our fiscal year.

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Return for Intel,

the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index*, and the S&P 500* Index

	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		2012
Intel Corporation	$	100	$	54	$	81	$	85	$	104	$	89
Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index	$	100	$	55	$	94	$	105	$	105	$	115
S&P 500 Index	$	100	$	60	$	80	$	91	$	93	$	106

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages)	2012			2011			2010			2009			2008
Net revenue	$	53,341		$	53,999		$	43,623		$	35,127		$	37,586
Gross margin	$	33,151		$	33,757		$	28,491		$	19,561		$	20,844
Gross margin percentage		62.1	%		62.5	%		65.3	%		55.7	%		55.5	%
Research and development (R&D)	$	10,148		$	8,350		$	6,576		$	5,653		$	5,722
Marketing, general and administrative (MG&A)	$	8,057		$	7,670		$	6,309		$	7,931		$	5,452
R&D and MG&A as percentage of revenue		34.1	%		29.7	%		29.5	%		38.7	%		29.7	%
Operating income	$	14,638		$	17,477		$	15,588		$	5,711		$	8,954
Net income	$	11,005		$	12,942		$	11,464		$	4,369		$	5,292
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	2.20		$	2.46		$	2.06		$	0.79		$	0.93
Diluted	$	2.13		$	2.39		$	2.01		$	0.77		$	0.92
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		5,160			5,411			5,696			5,645			5,748
Dividends per common share
Declared	$	0.87		$	0.7824		$	0.63		$	0.56		$	0.5475
Paid	$	0.87		$	0.7824		$	0.63		$	0.56		$	0.5475
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	18,884		$	20,963		$	16,692		$	11,170		$	10,926
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	11,027		$	10,764		$	5,207		$	4,515		$	5,197
Repurchase of common stock	$	5,110		$	14,340		$	1,736		$	1,762		$	7,195
Payment of dividends to stockholders	$	4,350		$	4,127		$	3,503		$	3,108		$	3,100
(Dollars in Millions)	Dec. 29, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Dec. 25, 2010			Dec. 26, 2009			Dec. 27, 2008
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983		$	23,627		$	17,899		$	17,225		$	17,574
Total assets	$	84,351		$	71,119		$	63,186		$	53,095		$	50,472
Long-term debt	$	13,136		$	7,084		$	2,077		$	2,049		$	1,185
Stockholders’ equity	$	51,203		$	45,911		$	49,430		$	41,704		$	39,546
Employees (in thousands)		105.0			100.1			82.5			79.8			83.9

In 2011, we acquired McAfee and the WLS business of Infineon, which operates as IMC. For further information, see “Note 13: Acquisitions” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is provided in addition to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:

• Overview.  Discussion of our business and overall analysis of financial and other highlights affecting the company in order to provide context for the remainder of MD&A.

• Critical Accounting Estimates.  Accounting estimates that we believe are most important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results and forecasts.

• Results of Operations.  An analysis of our financial results comparing 2012 to 2011 and comparing 2011 to 2010.

• Liquidity and Capital Resources.  An analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, and discussion of our financial condition and potential sources of liquidity.

• Fair Value of Financial Instruments.  Discussion of the methodologies used in the valuation of our financial instruments.

• Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements.  Overview of contractual obligations, contingent liabilities, commitments, and off-balance-sheet arrangements outstanding as of December 29, 2012, including expected payment schedule.

The various sections of this MD&A contain a number of forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our current expectations and could be affected by the uncertainties and risk factors described throughout this filing and particularly in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K. Our actual results may differ materially, and these forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of February 19, 2013.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Overview

Our results of operations were as follows:

	Three Months Ended									Twelve Months Ended
(Dollars in Millions)	Dec. 29, 2012			Sept. 29, 2012			Change			Dec. 29, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Change
Net revenue	$	13,477		$	13,457		$	20		$	53,341		$	53,999		$	(658	)
Gross margin	$	7,817		$	8,515		$	(698	)	$	33,151		$	33,757		$	(606	)
Gross margin percentage		58.0	%		63.3	%		(5.3	)%		62.1	%		62.5	%		(0.4	)%
Operating income	$	3,155		$	3,841		$	(686	)	$	14,638		$	17,477		$	(2,839	)
Net income	$	2,468		$	2,972		$	(504	)	$	11,005		$	12,942		$	(1,937	)
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.48		$	0.58		$	(0.10	)	$	2.13		$	2.39		$	(0.26	)

Our revenue for 2012 was down 1% from 2011 and lower than we expected at the start of the year. Worldwide gross domestic product growth was less than expected as we entered 2012, and PC Client Group revenue was negatively impacted by the growth of tablets as these devices compete with PCs for consumer sales. Data Center Group revenue grew 6% in 2012 as a richer mix of products and significant growth in the Internet cloud segment was partially offset by weakness in the enterprise market segment. Our gross margin percentage for 2012 was flat compared to 2011 as higher excess capacity charges and higher platform unit costs were offset by lower start-up costs and no impact in 2012 for the Intel^® 6 Series Express Chipset design issue.

Our fourth quarter revenue of $13.5 billion was flat from the third quarter of 2012. Historically, our revenue generally has increased in the fourth quarter. However, softness in PC demand and continued decline of inventory in the PC supply chain as OEMs reduce inventory on older-generation products negatively impacted our results for the fourth quarter. The decline in our gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter was driven by excess capacity charges as we responded to lower demand by bringing down inventory levels and redirecting capital resources to our 14nm process technology. Our gross margin was also negatively impacted by higher inventory reserves on production of our next-generation microarchitecture products, code-named Haswell, which we expect to qualify for sale in the first quarter of 2013.

During 2012 we made significant product introductions across all our businesses, including PC client, servers, smartphones and tablets, and extended our manufacturing and process technology leadership. We launched our next-generation server-based products, the Intel Xeon processor E5 family, which provides higher performance and better energy-efficiency than prior-generation products. In 2012 we continued to extend our process technology leadership with the introduction of our 22nm process technology products that utilize three-dimensional Tri-Gate transistor technology. These products also improve performance and energy efficiency compared to prior generation products and helped

us accelerate our Ultrabook strategy. In 2012 we entered the smartphone market segment with six mobile phone providers launching the first Intel architecture-based smartphones. We are also expanding in the tablet market segment with designs based on Android* and Windows* operating systems currently shipping.

In a challenging environment our business continues to produce significant cash from operations, generating $18.9 billion in 2012. We returned $4.4 billion to stockholders through dividends and repurchased $4.8 billion of common stock through our common stock repurchase program. In addition, we purchased $11.0 billion in capital assets as we continue to make significant investments to extend our manufacturing leadership. During the third quarter of 2012, we also entered into a series of agreements with ASML intended to accelerate the development of 450-millimeter (mm) wafer technology and extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lithography. The agreements included Intel’s purchase of ASML equity securities totaling $3.2 billion. We also took advantage of the low interest rate environment in 2012 and issued $6.2 billion of senior notes. From a financial condition perspective, we ended the year with an investment portfolio of $18.2 billion, which consisted of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and trading assets. In January 2013, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per common share for the first quarter of 2013.

As we look into 2013, we expect revenue to grow in the low single digits with particular strength in our server market segment. We believe the renewed innovation in the PC industry that we fostered with Ultrabook systems and expanded to other thin and light form factors, will blur the lines between tablets and notebooks and provide growth opportunities in 2013. We also expect to launch new SoCs for smartphones and tablets, based on our 22nm process technology. In 2013, we expect an increase in capital expenditures primarily driven by beginning construction of a 450mm development facility as we progress toward manufacturing with 450mm wafer technology later in the decade.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Our Business Outlook for the first quarter and full-year 2013 includes, where applicable, our current expectations for revenue, gross margin percentage, spending (R&D plus MG&A), and capital expenditures. We will keep our most current Business Outlook publicly available on our Investor Relations web site www.intc.com. This Business Outlook is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. We expect that our corporate representatives will, from time to time, meet publicly or privately with investors and others, and may reiterate the forward-looking statements contained in Business Outlook or in this Form 10-K. The public can continue to rely on the Business Outlook published on the web site as representing our current expectations on matters covered, unless we publish a notice stating otherwise. The statements in Business Outlook and forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K are subject to revision during the course of the year in our quarterly earnings releases and SEC filings and at other times.

The forward-looking statements in Business Outlook will be effective through the close of business on March 15, 2013 unless updated earlier. From the close of business on March 15, 2013 until our quarterly earnings release is published, currently scheduled for April 16, 2013, we will observe a “quiet period.” During the quiet period, Business Outlook and other forward-looking statements first published in our Form 8-K filed on January 17, 2013, and other forward-looking statements disclosed in the company’s news releases and filings with the SEC, as reiterated or updated as applicable in this Form 10-K, should be considered historical, speaking as of prior to the quiet period only and not subject to update. During the quiet period, our representatives will not comment on our Business Outlook or our financial results or expectations. The exact timing and duration of the routine quiet period, and any others that we utilize from time to time, may vary at our discretion.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on the results that we report in our consolidated financial statements. Some of our accounting policies require us to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates regarding matters that are inherently uncertain. Our most critical accounting estimates include:

• the valuation of non-marketable equity investments and the determination of other-than-temporary impairments, which impact gains (losses) on equity investments, net when we record impairments;

• the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment; goodwill; and identified intangibles), which impacts gross margin or operating expenses when we record asset impairments or accelerate their depreciation or amortization;

• the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions), which impact our provision for taxes;

• the valuation of inventory, which impacts gross margin; and

• the recognition and measurement of loss contingencies, which impact gross margin or operating expenses when we recognize a loss contingency, revise the estimate for a loss contingency, or record an asset impairment.

In the following section, we discuss these policies further, as well as the estimates and judgments involved.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments

We regularly invest in non-marketable equity instruments of private companies, which range from early-stage companies that are often still defining their strategic direction to more mature companies with established revenue streams and business models. The carrying value of our non-marketable equity investment portfolio, excluding equity derivatives, totaled $2.2 billion as of December 29, 2012 ($2.8 billion as of December 31, 2011).

Our non-marketable equity investments are recorded using the cost method or the equity method of accounting, depending on the facts and circumstances of each investment. Our non-marketable equity investments are classified within other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Non-marketable equity investments are inherently risky, and their success depends on product development, market acceptance, operational efficiency, the ability of the investee companies to raise additional funds in financial markets that can be volatile, and other key business factors. The companies could fail or not be able to raise additional funds when needed, or they may receive lower valuations with less favorable investment terms than previous financings. These events could cause our investments to become impaired. In addition, financial market volatility could negatively affect our ability to realize value in our investments through liquidity events such as initial public offerings, mergers, and private sales. For further information about our investment portfolio risks, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

We determine the fair value of our non-marketable equity investments portfolio quarterly for disclosure purposes; however, the investments are recorded at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized. We determine the fair value of our non-marketable equity investments using the market and income approaches. The market approach includes the use of financial metrics and ratios of comparable public companies, such as projected revenues, earnings, and comparable performance multiples. The selection of comparable companies requires management judgment and is based on a number of relevant factors, including comparable companies’ sizes, growth rates, industries, and development stages. The income approach includes the use of a discounted cash flow model, which may include one or multiple discounted cash flow scenarios and requires the following significant estimates for the investee: revenue; expenses, capital spending, and other costs; and discount rates based on the risk profile of comparable companies. Estimates of revenue, expenses, capital spending, and other costs are developed using available market, historical, and forecast data. The valuation of our non-marketable equity investments also takes into account variables such as conditions reflected in the capital markets, recent financing activities by the investees, the investees’ capital structures, the terms of the investees’ issued interests, and the lack of marketability of the investments.

For non-marketable equity investments, the measurement of fair value requires significant judgment and includes quantitative and qualitative analysis of identified events or circumstances that impact the fair value of the investment, such as:

• the investee’s revenue and earnings trends relative to pre-defined milestones and overall business prospects;

• the technological feasibility of the investee’s products and technologies;

• the general market conditions in the investee’s industry or geographic area, including adverse regulatory and economic changes;

• factors related to the investee’s ability to remain in business, such as the investee’s liquidity, debt ratios, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash; and

• the investee’s receipt of additional funding at a lower valuation.

If the fair value of an investment is below our carrying value, we determine whether the investment is other-than-temporarily impaired based on our quantitative and qualitative analysis, which includes assessing the severity and duration of the impairment and the likelihood of recovery before disposal. If the investment is considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired, we write down the investment to its fair value. Impairments of non-marketable equity investments were $104 million in 2012. Over the past 12 quarters, including the fourth quarter of 2012, impairments of non- marketable equity investments ranged from $8 million to $59 million per quarter.

Long-Lived Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

We assess property, plant and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets or the asset grouping may not be recoverable. Factors that we consider in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of a business or product line in relation to expectations, significant negative industry or economic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets. We measure the recoverability of assets that we will continue to use in our operations by comparing the carrying value of the asset grouping to our estimate of the related total future undiscounted net cash flows. If an asset grouping’s carrying value is not recoverable through the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset grouping is considered to be impaired. We measure the impairment by comparing the difference between the asset grouping’s carrying value and its fair value. Property, plant and equipment is considered a non-financial asset and is recorded at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized.

Impairments are determined for groups of assets related to the lowest level of identifiable independent cash flows. Due to our asset usage model and the interchangeable nature of our semiconductor manufacturing capacity, we must make subjective judgments in determining the independent cash flows that can be related to specific asset groupings. In addition, as we make manufacturing process conversions and other factory planning decisions, we must make subjective judgments regarding the remaining useful lives of assets, primarily process-specific semiconductor manufacturing tools and building improvements. When we determine that the useful lives of assets are shorter than we had originally estimated, we accelerate the rate of depreciation over the assets’ new, shorter useful lives. Over the past 12 quarters, including the fourth quarter of 2012, impairments and accelerated depreciation of property, plant and equipment ranged from zero to $36 million per quarter.

Goodwill

Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to our reporting units based on relative fair value of the future benefit of the purchased operations to our existing business units as well as the acquired business unit. Reporting units may be operating segments as a whole or an operation one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. Our reporting units are consistent with the operating segments identified in “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

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We perform an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit in which goodwill resides is less than its carrying value. For reporting units in which this assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value is more than its carrying value, goodwill is not considered impaired and we are not required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Qualitative factors considered in this assessment include industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, and other relevant events and factors affecting the reporting unit.

For reporting units in which the impairment assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than its carrying value, we perform the first step of the goodwill impairment test, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not considered impaired and we are not required to perform additional testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then we must perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If we determine during this second step that the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, we record an impairment loss equal to the difference.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Our goodwill impairment test uses a weighting of the income method and the market method to estimate the reporting unit’s fair value. The income method is based on a discounted future cash flow approach that uses the following reporting unit estimates: revenue, based on assumed market segment growth rates and our assumed market segment share; estimated costs; and appropriate discount rates based on the reporting units’ weighted average cost of capital as determined by considering the observable weighted average cost of capital of comparable companies. Our estimates of market segment growth, our market segment share, and costs are based on historical data, various internal estimates, and a variety of external sources. These estimates are developed as part of our routine long-range planning process. The same estimates are also used in planning for our long-term manufacturing and assembly and test capacity needs as part of our capital budgeting process, and for long-term and short-term business planning and forecasting. We test the reasonableness of the inputs and outcomes of our discounted cash flow analysis against available comparable market data. The market method is based on financial multiples of comparable companies and applies a control premium. The reporting unit’s carrying value represents the assignment of various assets and liabilities, excluding certain corporate assets and liabilities, such as cash, investments, and debt.

For the annual impairment assessment in 2012, we determined that for each of our reporting units with significant amounts of goodwill, it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value. As a result, we concluded that performing the first step of the goodwill impairment test was not necessary for those reporting units. During the fourth quarter of each of the prior three fiscal years, we completed our annual impairment assessments and concluded that goodwill was not impaired in any of these years.

Identified Intangibles

We make judgments about the recoverability of purchased finite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. Recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the future undiscounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate. We perform an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year for indefinite-lived intangible assets, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the future discounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate. If we determine that an individual asset is impaired, the amount of any impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the impaired asset.

The assumptions and estimates used to determine future values and remaining useful lives of our intangible and other long-lived assets are complex and subjective. They can be affected by various factors, including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as changes in our business strategy and our forecasts for specific product lines. Based on our impairment reviews of our intangible assets, we recognized impairment charges of $21 million in 2012, $10 million in 2011, and no impairment charges in 2010.

Income Taxes

We must make estimates and judgments in determining the provision for taxes for financial statement purposes. These estimates and judgments occur in the calculation of tax credits, benefits, and deductions, and in the calculation of certain tax assets and liabilities that arise from differences in the timing of recognition of revenue and expense for tax and financial statement purposes, as well as the interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Significant changes in these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to our tax provision in a subsequent period.

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We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. We believe that we will ultimately recover the deferred tax assets recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. However, should a change occur in our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, our tax provision would increase in the period in which we determined that the recovery was not likely. Recovery of a portion of our deferred tax assets is impacted by management’s plans with respect to holding or disposing of certain investments; therefore, changes in management’s plans with respect to holding or disposing of investments could affect our future provision for taxes.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining whether the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. If we determine that a tax position will more likely than not be sustained on audit, the second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we have to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We re-evaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors such as changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, new audit activity, and effectively settled issues. Determining whether an uncertain tax position is effectively settled requires judgment. Such a change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.

Inventory

The valuation of inventory requires us to estimate obsolete or excess inventory as well as inventory that is not of saleable quality. The determination of obsolete or excess inventory requires us to estimate the future demand for our products. The estimate of future demand is compared to work-in-process and finished goods inventory levels to determine the amount, if any, of obsolete or excess inventory. As of December 29, 2012, we had total work-in-process inventory of $2.2 billion and total finished goods inventory of $2.0 billion. The demand forecast is included in the development of our short-term manufacturing plans to enable consistency between inventory valuation and build decisions. Product-specific facts and circumstances reviewed in the inventory valuation process include a review of our customer base, the

stage of the product life cycle of our products, consumer confidence, and customer acceptance of our products, as well as an assessment of the selling price in relation to the product cost. If our demand forecast for specific products is greater than actual demand and we fail to reduce manufacturing output accordingly, we could be required to write off inventory, which would negatively impact our gross margin.

To determine which costs can be included in the valuation of inventory, we must determine normal capacity at our manufacturing and assembly and test facilities, based on historical loadings compared to total available capacity. If the factory loadings are below the established normal capacity level, a portion of our manufacturing overhead costs would not be included in the cost of inventory; therefore, it would be recognized as cost of sales in that period, which would negatively impact our gross margin. We refer to these costs as excess capacity charges. In the fourth quarter of 2012, excess capacity charges were $480 million. In the previous 11 quarters, excess capacity charges were less than $50 million in each quarter.

Loss Contingencies

We are subject to various legal and administrative proceedings and asserted and potential claims as well as accruals related to repair or replacement of parts in connection with product errata, and product warranties and potential asset impairments (loss contingencies) that arise in the ordinary course of business. An estimated loss from such contingencies is recognized as a charge to income if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a loss contingency is required if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a material loss has been incurred. The outcomes of legal and administrative proceedings and claims, and the estimation of product warranties and asset impairments, are subject to significant uncertainty. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether a loss is reasonably estimable. With respect to estimating the losses associated with repairing and replacing parts in connection with product errata, we make judgments with respect to customer return rates, costs to repair or replace parts, and where the product is in our customer’s manufacturing process. At least quarterly, we review the status of each significant matter, and we may revise our estimates. These revisions could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.

Accounting Changes

For a description of accounting changes, see “Note 3: Accounting Changes.”

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of net revenue for the periods indicated:

	2012					2011					2010
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	Dollars		% of Net Revenue			Dollars		% of Net Revenue			Dollars		% of Net Revenue
Net revenue	$	53,341		100.0	%	$	53,999		100.0	%	$	43,623		100.0	%
Cost of sales		20,190		37.9	%		20,242		37.5	%		15,132		34.7	%
Gross margin		33,151		62.1	%		33,757		62.5	%		28,491		65.3	%
Research and development		10,148		19.0	%		8,350		15.4	%		6,576		15.1	%
Marketing, general and administrative		8,057		15.1	%		7,670		14.2	%		6,309		14.5	%
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		308		0.6	%		260		0.5	%		18		—	%
Operating income		14,638		27.4	%		17,477		32.4	%		15,588		35.7	%
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		141		0.3	%		112		0.2	%		348		0.8	%
Interest and other, net		94		0.2	%		192		0.3	%		109		0.3	%
Income before taxes		14,873		27.9	%		17,781		32.9	%		16,045		36.8	%
Provision for taxes		3,868		7.3	%		4,839		8.9	%		4,581		10.5	%
Net income	$	11,005		20.6	%	$	12,942		24.0	%	$	11,464		26.3	%
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.13				$	2.39				$	2.01

Our net revenue for 2012, which included 52 weeks, decreased by $658 million, or 1%, compared to 2011, which included 53 weeks. PC Client Group and Data Center Group platform volume decreased 1% while average selling prices were unchanged. Additionally, lower IMC average selling prices and lower netbook platform volume contributed to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by our McAfee operating segment, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2011. McAfee contributed $469 million of additional revenue in 2012 compared to 2011.

Our overall gross margin dollars for 2012 decreased by $606 million, or 2%, compared to 2011. The decrease was due in large part to approximately $490 million of excess capacity charges, as well as lower PC Client Group and Data Center Group platform revenue. To a lesser extent, higher PC Client Group and Data Center Group platform unit costs as well as lower netbook and IMC revenue contributed to the decrease. The decrease was partially offset by approximately $645 million of lower start-up costs as we transition from our 22nm process technology to R&D of our next-generation 14nm process technology, as well as $422 million of charges recorded in 2011 to repair and replace materials and systems impacted by a design issue related to our Intel 6 Series Express Chipset family. The decrease was also partially offset by the two additional months of results from our acquisition of McAfee, which occurred on February 28, 2011, contributing approximately $334 million of additional gross margin dollars in 2012 compared to 2011. The amortization of acquisition-related intangibles resulted in a $557 million

reduction to our overall gross margin dollars in 2012, compared to $482 million in 2011, primarily due to acquisitions completed in the first quarter of 2011.

Our overall gross margin percentage in 2012 was flat from 2011 as higher excess capacity charges and higher PC Client Group and Data Center Group platform unit costs in 2012 were offset by lower start-up costs and no impact in 2012 for the Intel 6 Series Express Chipset design issue. We derived a substantial majority of our overall gross margin dollars in 2012 and 2011 from the sale of platforms in the PC Client Group and Data Center Group operating segments.

Our net revenue for 2011, which included 53 weeks, increased $10.4 billion, or 24%, compared to 2010, which included 52 weeks. PC Client Group and Data Center Group platform revenue increased $6.3 billion on 8% higher average selling prices and 7% higher unit sales. Additionally, $3.6 billion of the increase in revenue was due to acquisitions completed in the first quarter of 2011 (primarily IMC and McAfee).

Our overall gross margin dollars for 2011 increased $5.3 billion, or 18%, compared to 2010, primarily reflecting higher revenue from our existing business and our acquisitions as discussed previously. The increase was partially offset by approximately $1.0 billion of higher start-up costs compared to 2010. The amortization of acquisition-related intangibles resulted in a $482 million reduction to our overall gross margin dollars in 2011, compared to $65 million in 2010, primarily due to the acquisitions in the first quarter of 2011.

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Our overall gross margin percentage decreased to 62.5% in 2011 from 65.3% in 2010. The decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily attributable to the gross margin percentage decrease in the PC Client Group and, to a lesser extent, the gross margin percentage decrease in the other Intel architecture operating segments. We derived a substantial majority of our overall gross margin dollars in 2011 and most of our gross margin dollars in 2010 from the sale of platforms in the PC Client Group and Data Center Group operating segments.

PC Client Group

The revenue and operating income for the PC Client Group for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Net revenue	$	34,274	$	35,406	$	30,327
Operating income	$	13,053	$	14,793	$	12,971

Net revenue for the PCCG operating segment decreased by $1.1 billion, or 3%, in 2012 compared to 2011. PCCG revenue was negatively impacted by the growth of tablets as these devices compete with PCs for consumer sales. Platform average selling prices and unit sales decreased 2% and 1%, respectively. The decrease was driven by 6% lower notebook platform average selling prices and 5% lower desktop platform volume. These decreases were partially offset by a 4% increase in desktop platform average selling prices and a 2% increase in notebook platform volume.

Operating income decreased by $1.7 billion, or 12%, in 2012 compared to 2011 driven by $649 million of lower gross margin and $1.1 billion of higher operating expenses. The

decrease in gross margin was primarily due to lower platform revenue. Additionally, approximately $455 million of higher excess capacity charges and higher platform unit costs contributed to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by approximately $785 million of lower start-up costs as we transition from manufacturing start-up costs related to our 22nm process technology to R&D of our next-generation 14nm process technology. Additionally, the first half of 2011 included $422 million of charges recorded to repair and replace materials and systems impacted by a design issue related to our Intel 6 Series Express Chipset family.

Net revenue for the PCCG operating segment increased by $5.1 billion, or 17%, in 2011 compared to 2010. Platform average selling prices and unit sales increased 8% and 7%, respectively. The increase in revenue was due to notebook platform unit sales and notebook platform average selling prices, which both increased 9%. To a lesser extent, an increase in desktop platform average selling prices of 6% and an increase in desktop platform unit sales of 4% also contributed to the increase. In addition to the extra work week in 2011, our client business benefited from rising incomes that increased the affordability of PCs in emerging markets. We also saw an increase in revenue as demand increased in the enterprise and emerging markets for higher performance and more energy-efficient computing.

Operating income increased by $1.8 billion in 2011 compared to 2010 as the gross margin increase of $2.4 billion was partially offset by $584 million of higher operating expenses. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher platform revenue partially offset by approximately $960 million of higher start-up costs as we transitioned into production using our 22nm process technology. Higher platform unit costs and inventory write-offs as compared to 2010 also contributed to the offset.

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Data Center Group

The revenue and operating income for the Data Center Group for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Net revenue	$	10,741	$	10,129	$	8,693
Operating income	$	5,073	$	5,100	$	4,388

Net revenue for the DCG operating segment increased by $612 million, or 6%, in 2012 compared to 2011. The increase in revenue was due to 6% higher platform average selling prices, slightly offset by 1% lower platform volume. Our platform average selling prices benefited from a richer mix of products sold. In 2012, our server business continued to benefit from significant growth in the Internet cloud segment offset by weakness in the enterprise server market segment.

Operating income decreased by $27 million in 2012 compared to 2011 as $360 million of higher gross margin was more than offset by $387 million of higher operating expenses. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher platform revenue.

Net revenue for the DCG operating segment increased by $1.4 billion, or 17%, in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in revenue was due to a 12% increase in platform unit sales. Our server business benefited from growth in the number of devices that compute and connect to the Internet, driving the build-out of the cloud infrastructure. Additionally, platform average selling prices increased 3% due to an increased demand for higher-performance computing.

Operating income increased by $712 million in 2011 compared to 2010 as the gross margin increase of $1.2 billion was partially offset by $487 million of higher operating expenses. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher platform revenue.

Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments

The revenue and operating income (loss) for the other Intel architecture operating segments, including the Intelligent Systems Group, Intel Mobile Communications, the Netbook Group, the Tablet Group, the Phone Group, and the Service Provider Group for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Net revenue	$	4,378		$	5,005		$	3,055
Operating income (loss)	$	(1,377	)	$	(577	)	$	270

Net revenue for the Other IA operating segments decreased by $627 million, or 13%, in 2012 compared to 2011. The decrease was primarily due to lower IMC average selling prices and lower netbook platform volume. To a lesser extent, lower netbook platform average selling prices contributed to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by higher ISG platform average selling prices.

Operating results for the Other IA operating segments decreased by $800 million from an operating loss of $577 million in 2011 to an operating loss of $1.4 billion in 2012. The decline in operating results was primarily due to lower netbook revenue and higher operating expenses in the Other IA operating segments. Additionally, lower IMC revenue was largely offset by lower IMC unit cost.

Net revenue for the Other IA operating segments increased by $2.0 billion, or 64%, in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase was primarily due to IMC revenue, an operating segment formed from the acquisition of the WLS business of Infineon in the first quarter of 2011. To a lesser extent, higher ISG platform unit sales also contributed to the increase. These increases were partially offset by lower netbook platform unit sales.

Operating results for the Other IA operating segments decreased by $847 million from an operating income of $270 million in 2010 to an operating loss of $577 million in 2011. The decline in operating results was primarily due to higher operating expenses within each of the Other IA operating segments, partially offset by higher revenue.

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Software and Services Operating Segments

The revenue and operating income (loss) for the SSG operating segments, including McAfee, the Wind River Software Group, and the Software and Services Group, for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Net revenue	$	2,381		$	1,870		$	264
Operating income (loss)	$	(11	)	$	(32	)	$	(175	)

Net revenue for the SSG operating segments increased by $511 million in 2012 compared to 2011. The increase was primarily due to two months of incremental revenue from McAfee of $469 million. McAfee was acquired on February 28, 2011.

The operating loss for the SSG operating segments decreased by $21 million in 2012 compared to 2011. The decrease in operating loss was primarily due to higher McAfee revenue, partially offset by higher McAfee operating expenses.

Net revenue for the SSG operating segments increased by $1.6 billion in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase was due to revenue from McAfee, which was acquired on February 28, 2011. Due to the revaluation of McAfee’s historic deferred revenue to fair value at the time of acquisition, we excluded $204 million of revenue that would have been reported in 2011 if McAfee’s deferred revenue had not been written down due to the acquisition.

The operating loss for the SSG operating segments decreased by $143 million in 2011 compared to 2010. The decrease was due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses across each of the SSG operating segments. Due to the revaluation of McAfee’s historic deferred revenue to fair value at the time of acquisition, we excluded revenue and associated costs that would have increased operating results by $190 million in 2011.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(Dollars In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Research and development	$	10,148		$	8,350		$	6,576
Marketing, general and administrative	$	8,057		$	7,670		$	6,309
R&D and MG&A as percentage of net revenue		34	%		30	%		30	%
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	$	308		$	260		$	18

Research and Development.  R&D spending increased by $1.8 billion, or 22%, in 2012 compared to 2011, and increased by $1.8 billion, or 27%, in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 was driven by increased investments in our products for smartphones, tablets, Ultrabook systems, and data centers. Additionally, R&D spending increased due to higher process development costs for our next-generation 14nm process technology, higher compensation expenses mainly due to annual salary increases, the full first quarter expenses of IMC and McAfee in 2012 (both acquired in the first quarter of 2011), and higher costs related to the development of 450mm wafer technology. The increase in 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to the expenses of McAfee and IMC, and to higher compensation expenses based on an increase in the number of employees. In addition, lower overall process development costs due to the transition to manufacturing start-up costs related to our 22nm process technology were mostly offset by higher process development costs due to R&D of our next-generation 14nm process technology.

Marketing, General and Administrative.  Marketing, general and administrative expenses increased by $387 million, or 5%, in 2012 compared to 2011, and increased by $1.4 billion, or 22%, in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily due to the full first quarter expenses of McAfee in 2012 and higher compensation expenses mainly due to annual salary increases as well as an increase in the number of employees. The increase in 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to the expenses of McAfee and IMC, higher compensation expenses based on an increase in the number of employees, and higher advertising expenses (including cooperative advertising expenses).

Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangibles.  The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 of $48 million was primarily due to the full year of amortization of intangibles in 2012 related to the acquisitions of McAfee and the WLS business of Infineon, both completed in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in 2011 compared to 2010 of $242 million was primarily due to the amortization of intangibles related to the acquisitions of McAfee and the WLS business of Infineon in 2011. For further information, see “Note 13: Acquisitions” and “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

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Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation totaled $1.1 billion in 2012 ($1.1 billion in 2011 and $917 million in 2010). Share-based compensation was included in cost of sales and operating expenses.

As of December 29, 2012, unrecognized share-based compensation costs and the weighted average periods over which the costs are expected to be recognized were as follows:

(Dollars in Millions)	Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Costs		Weighted Average Period
Stock options	$	96		1.0 years
Restricted stock units	$	1,523		1.3 years

As of December 29, 2012, there was $13 million in unrecognized share-based compensation costs related to the rights to acquire common stock under our stock purchase plan. We expect to recognize those costs over a period of approximately one and a half months.

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments and Interest and Other

Gains (losses) on equity investments, net and interest and other, net for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	$	141	$	112	$	348
Interest and other, net	$	94	$	192	$	109

Net gains on equity investments were higher in 2012 compared to 2011 due to lower equity method losses and higher gains on third-party merger transactions, partially offset by lower gains on sales of equity investments. We recognized lower net gains on equity investments in 2011 compared to 2010 due to lower gains on sales of equity investments, higher equity method losses, and lower gains on third-party merger transactions.

Net gains on equity investments for 2011 included a gain of $150 million on the sale of shares in VMware, Inc. During 2010, we recognized a gain of $181 million on the initial public offering of SMART Technologies, Inc. and the subsequent partial sale of our shares in the secondary offering. We also recognized a gain of $91 million on the sale of our ownership interest in Numonyx B.V., and a gain of $67 million on the sale of shares in Micron Technology, Inc. in 2010. Our share of equity method investee losses recognized in 2011 and 2010 was primarily related to Clearwire Communications, LLC (Clearwire LLC) ($145 million and $116 million, respectively). Our share of equity method investee losses recognized in 2011 reduced our carrying value in Clearwire LLC to zero. We do not expect to recognize additional equity method losses for Clearwire LLC in the future.

Interest and other, net decreased in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily due to a $164 million gain recognized upon formation of the Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC (Care Innovations) joint venture during the first quarter of 2011 and higher interest expense in 2012. This decrease was partially offset by proceeds received from an insurance claim in the second quarter of 2012 related to the floods in Thailand.

Interest and other, net increased in 2011 compared to 2010. The $164 million gain recognized upon formation of Care Innovations during 2011 was partially offset by the recognition of $41 million of interest expense in 2011 compared to zero in 2010 and lower interest income in 2011 compared to 2010 as a result of lower average investment balances. We recognized interest expense during 2011 as the amount of interest incurred began to exceed the amount we were able to capitalize upon the issuance of $5.0 billion aggregate principal of senior unsecured notes in the third quarter of 2011.

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Provision for Taxes

Our provision for taxes and effective tax rate were as follows:

(Dollars in Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Income before taxes	$	14,873		$	17,781		$	16,045
Provision for taxes	$	3,868		$	4,839		$	4,581
Effective tax rate		26.0	%		27.2	%		28.6	%

We generated a higher percentage of our profits from lower tax jurisdictions in 2012 compared to 2011, positively impacting our effective tax rate for 2012. This impact was partially offset by a U.S. research and development tax credit that was not reinstated in 2012.

The U.S. research and development tax credit was reenacted in January 2013 retroactive to the beginning of 2012. The full year 2012 impact of the U.S. federal research and development tax credit will be recognized in the first quarter 2013 financial statements and is expected to have a significant positive impact on the first quarter of 2013 effective tax rate.

We generated a higher percentage of our profits from lower tax jurisdictions in 2011 compared to 2010, positively impacting our effective tax rate for 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

(Dollars in Millions)	Dec. 29, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and marketable debt instruments included in trading assets	$	18,162		$	14,837
Loans receivable and other long-term investments	$	1,472		$	1,769
Short-term and long-term debt	$	13,448		$	7,331
Debt as percentage of stockholders’ equity		26.3	%		16.0	%

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Sources and Uses of Cash

(In Millions)

In summary, our cash flows were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	18,884		$	20,963		$	16,692
Net cash used for investing activities		(14,060	)		(10,301	)		(10,539	)
Net cash used for financing activities		(1,408	)		(11,100	)		(4,642	)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		(3	)		5			—
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	3,413		$	(433	)	$	1,511

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Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities is net income adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in certain assets and liabilities.

For 2012 compared to 2011, the $2.1 billion decrease in cash provided by operating activities was due to lower net income and changes in our working capital, partially offset by adjustments for non-cash items. The adjustments for non-cash items were higher due primarily to higher depreciation in 2012 compared to 2011, partially offset by increases in non-acquisition-related deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2011 compared to December 25, 2010.

Changes in assets and liabilities as of December 29, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011 included higher inventories on the ramp of 3rd generation Intel^® Core^™ processor family products, partially offset by a significant reduction in older-generation products.

For 2012, our three largest customers accounted for 43% of our net revenue (43% in 2011 and 46% in 2010), with Hewlett-Packard Company accounting for 18% of our net revenue (19% in 2011 and 21% in 2010), Dell accounting for 14% of our net revenue (15% in 2011 and 17% in 2010), and Lenovo accounting for 11% of our net revenue (9% in 2011 and 8% in 2010). These three customers accounted for 33% of our accounts receivable as of December 29, 2012 (36% as of December 31, 2011).

For 2011 compared to 2010, the $4.3 billion increase in cash provided by operating activities was due to adjustments for non-cash items and higher net income. The adjustments for non-cash items were higher for 2011 compared to 2010, primarily due to higher depreciation and amortization of intangibles, as well as increases in non-acquisition-related deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2011 compared to December 25, 2010. Income taxes paid, net of refunds, in 2011 compared to 2010 were $1.3 billion lower, largely due to the tax benefit of depreciating 100% of assets placed in service in the U.S. in 2011.

Investing Activities

Investing cash flows consist primarily of capital expenditures; investment purchases, sales, maturities, and disposals; as well as cash used for acquisitions.

The increase in cash used for investing activities in 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily due to net purchases of available-for-sale investments and trading assets in 2012, as compared to net maturities and sales of available-for-sale

investments and trading assets in 2011, partially offset by a decrease in cash paid for acquisitions. Net purchases of available-for-sale investments in 2012 included our purchase of $3.2 billion of equity securities in ASML during the third quarter of 2012. Our capital expenditures were $11.0 billion in 2012 ($10.8 billion in 2011 and $5.2 billion in 2010).

Cash used for investing activities decreased slightly in 2011 compared to 2010. A decrease due to net maturities and sales of available-for-sale investments in 2011 as compared to net purchases of available-for-sale investments in 2010 was offset by higher cash paid for acquisitions, of which the substantial majority was for our acquisition of McAfee in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase in capital expenditures. The significant increase in capital expenditures in 2011 compared to 2010 was due to the expansion of our network of fabrication facilities to include an additional large-scale fabrication facility, as well as bringing our 22nm process technology manufacturing capacity online.

Financing Activities

Financing cash flows consist primarily of repurchases of common stock, payment of dividends to stockholders, issuance and repayment of long-term debt, and proceeds from the sale of shares through employee equity incentive plans.

The decrease in cash used for financing activities in 2012, compared to 2011, was primarily due to fewer repurchases of common stock under our authorized common stock repurchase program and, to a lesser extent, the issuance of a higher amount of long-term debt in 2012 compared to 2011. We have an ongoing authorization, since October 2005, as amended, from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $45 billion in shares of our common stock in the open market or negotiated transactions. During 2012, we repurchased $4.8 billion of common stock under our authorized common stock repurchase program compared to $14.1 billion in 2011. As of December 29, 2012, $5.3 billion remained available for repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization limit. We base our level of common stock repurchases on internal cash management decisions, and this level may fluctuate. Proceeds from the sale of shares through employee equity incentive plans totaled $2.1 billion in 2012 compared to $2.0 billion in 2011. Our total dividend payments were $4.4 billion in 2012 compared to $4.1 billion in 2011 as a result of an increase in quarterly cash dividends per common share. We have paid a cash dividend in each of the past 81 quarters. In January 2013, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per common share for the first quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on February 7, 2013.

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The increase in cash used in financing activities in 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to higher repurchases of common stock under our authorized common stock repurchase program, partially offset by the issuance of long-term debt in 2011 and higher proceeds from the sale of shares through employee equity incentive plans.

Liquidity

Cash generated by operations is our primary source of liquidity. We maintain a diverse investment portfolio that we continually analyze based on issuer, industry, and country. As of December 29, 2012, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and marketable debt instruments included in trading assets totaled $18.2 billion ($14.8 billion as of December 31, 2011). In addition to the $18.2 billion, we have $1.5 billion in loans receivable and other long-term investments that we include when assessing our investment portfolio. Substantially all of our investments in debt instruments are in A/A2 or better rated issuances, and the majority of the issuances are rated AA-/Aa3 or better.

Our commercial paper program provides another potential source of liquidity. We have an ongoing authorization from our Board of Directors to borrow up to $3.0 billion, including through the issuance of commercial paper. Maximum borrowings under our commercial paper program during 2012 were $500 million, although no commercial paper remained outstanding as of December 29, 2012. Our commercial paper was rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s and P-1 by Moody’s as of December 29, 2012. We also have an automatic shelf registration statement on file with the SEC, pursuant to which we may offer an unspecified amount of debt, equity, and other securities. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we utilized this shelf registration statement and issued $6.2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. These notes were issued for general corporate purposes and to repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock repurchase program. For further information on the terms of the notes, see “Note 19: Borrowings” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

We believe that we have the financial resources needed to meet business requirements for the next 12 months, including capital expenditures for worldwide manufacturing and assembly and test; working capital requirements; and potential dividends, common stock repurchases, and acquisitions or strategic investments.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we consider assumptions, such as an obligor’s credit risk, that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. For further information, see “Fair Value” in “Note 2: Accounting Policies” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Marketable Debt Instruments

As of December 29, 2012, our assets measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis included $15.3 billion of marketable debt instruments. Of these instruments, $5.2 billion was classified as Level 1, $10.0 billion as Level 2, and $126 million as Level 3.

Our balance of marketable debt instruments that are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 1 was classified as such due to the use of observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in active markets. We evaluate security-specific market data when determining whether the market for a debt security is active.

Of the $10.0 billion of marketable debt instruments measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 2, approximately 60% was classified as Level 2 due to the use of a discounted cash flow model, and approximately 40% was classified as such due to the use of non-binding market consensus prices that were corroborated with observable market data.

Our marketable debt instruments that are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 3 were classified as such due to the lack of observable market data to corroborate either the non-binding market consensus prices or the non-binding broker quotes. When observable market data is not available, we corroborate our fair value measurements using non-binding market consensus prices and non-binding broker quotes from a second source.

Loans Receivable and Reverse Repurchase Agreements

As of December 29, 2012, our assets measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis included $780 million of loans receivable and $2.8 billion of reverse repurchase agreements. All of these investments were classified as Level 2, as the fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data.

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Marketable Equity Securities

As of December 29, 2012, our assets measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis included $4.4 billion of marketable equity securities. All of these securities were classified as Level 1 because the valuations were based

on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Our assessment of an active market for our marketable equity securities generally takes into consideration the number of days that each individual equity security trades over a specified period.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations as of December 29, 2012:

	Payments Due by Period
(In Millions)	Total		Less Than 1 Year		1–3 Years		3–5 Years		More Than 5 Years
Operating lease obligations	$	909	$	206	$	315	$	178	$	210
Capital purchase obligations1		4,618		4,554		64		—		—
Other purchase obligations and commitments2		1,958		1,140		581		228		9
Long-term debt obligations3		22,852		480		860		5,330		16,182
Other long-term liabilities4, 5		1,714		627		652		330		105
Total6	$	32,051	$	7,007	$	2,472	$	6,066	$	16,506

¹  Capital purchase obligations represent commitments for the construction or purchase of property, plant and equipment. They were not recorded as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 2012, as we had not yet received the related goods or taken title to the property.

²  Other purchase obligations and commitments include payments due under various types of licenses and agreements to purchase goods or services, as well as payments due under non-contingent funding obligations. Funding obligations include, for example, agreements to fund various projects with other companies.

³  Amounts represent principal and interest cash payments over the life of the debt obligations, including anticipated interest payments that are not recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. Any future settlement of convertible debt would impact our cash payments.

⁴  We are unable to reliably estimate the timing of future payments related to uncertain tax positions; therefore, $177 million of long-term income taxes payable has been excluded from the preceding table. However, long-term income taxes payable, recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, included these uncertain tax positions, reduced by the associated federal deduction for state taxes and U.S. tax credits arising from non-U.S. income taxes.

⁵  Amounts represent future cash payments to satisfy other long-term liabilities recorded on our consolidated balance sheets, including the short-term portion of these long-term liabilities. Expected required contributions to our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans of $63 million to be made during 2013 are also included; however, funding projections beyond 2013 are not practicable to estimate.

⁶  Total excludes contractual obligations already recorded on our consolidated balance sheets as current liabilities except for the short-term portions of long-term debt obligations and other long-term liabilities.

Contractual obligations for purchases of goods or services, included in other purchase obligations and commitments in the preceding table, include agreements that are enforceable and legally binding on Intel and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum, or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. For obligations with cancellation provisions, the amounts included in the preceding table were limited to the non-cancelable portion of the agreement terms or the minimum cancellation fee.

We have entered into certain agreements for the purchase of raw materials that specify minimum prices and quantities based on a percentage of the total available market or based on a percentage of our future purchasing requirements. Due to the uncertainty of the future market and our future purchasing requirements, as well as the non-binding nature of these agreements, obligations under these agreements are not included in the preceding table. Our purchase orders for other products are based on our current manufacturing needs and are fulfilled by our vendors within short time horizons. In addition, some of our purchase orders represent authorizations to purchase rather than binding agreements.

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Contractual obligations that are contingent upon the achievement of certain milestones are not included in the preceding table. These obligations include milestone-based co-marketing agreements, contingent funding/payment obligations, and milestone-based equity investment funding. These arrangements are not considered contractual obligations until the milestone is met by the third party. During 2012, we entered into a series of agreements with ASML intended to accelerate the development of 450mm wafer technology and EUV lithography. Intel agreed to provide R&D funding totaling €829 million (approximately $1.1 billion as of December 29, 2012) over five years and committed to advance purchase orders for a specified number of tools from ASML. Our obligation is contingent upon ASML achieving certain milestones. As a result, we have not included this obligation in the preceding table.

For the majority of restricted stock units granted, the number of shares issued on the date the restricted stock units vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that we pay in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of our employees. The obligation to pay the relevant taxing authority is not included in the preceding table, as the amount is contingent upon continued employment. In addition, the amount of the obligation is unknown, as it is based in part on the market price of our common stock when the awards vest.

Contractual obligations with regard to our investment in IMFT are not included in the preceding table. We are currently committed to purchasing 49% of IMFT’s production output and production-related services. We also have several agreements with Micron related to the supply of NAND flash memory products, IP, and R&D funding related to non-volatile memory manufacturing. The obligation to purchase our proportion of IMFT’s inventory was approximately $28 million as of December 29, 2012. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The expected timing of payments of the obligations in the table above is estimated based on current information. Timing of payments and actual amounts paid may be different, depending on the time of receipt of goods or services, or changes to agreed-upon amounts for some obligations.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

As of December 29, 2012, we did not have any significant off-balance-sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are directly and indirectly affected by changes in non-U.S. currency exchange rates, interest rates, and equity prices. All of the potential changes that follow are based on sensitivity analyses performed on our financial positions as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Actual results may differ materially.

Currency Exchange Rates

In general, we economically hedge currency risks of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated investments in debt instruments and loans receivable with currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps. Gains and losses on these non-U.S.-currency investments would generally be offset by corresponding losses and gains on the related hedging instruments, resulting in an insignificant net exposure to loss.

Substantially all of our revenue is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, a significant amount of our operating expenditures and capital purchases is incurred in or exposed to other currencies, primarily the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Israeli shekel. We have established balance sheet and forecasted transaction currency risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in fair value and the volatility of the functional currency equivalent of future cash flows caused by changes in exchange rates. We generally utilize currency forward contracts in these hedging programs. Our hedging programs reduce, but do not always eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements. For further information, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K. We considered the historical trends in currency exchange rates and determined that it was reasonably possible that a weighted average adverse change of 20% in currency exchange rates could be experienced in the near term. Such an adverse change, after taking into account balance sheet hedges only and offsetting recorded monetary asset and liability positions, would have resulted in an adverse impact on income before taxes of less than $80 million as of December 29, 2012 (less than $40 million as of December 31, 2011).

Interest Rates

We generally hedge interest rate risks of fixed-rate debt instruments with interest rate swaps. Gains and losses on these investments would generally be offset by corresponding losses and gains on the related hedging instruments, resulting in an insignificant net exposure to interest rate loss.

We are exposed to interest rate risk related to our investment portfolio and indebtedness. Our indebtedness includes our debt issuances and the liability associated with a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA. The primary objective of our investments in debt instruments is to preserve principal while maximizing yields, which generally track the U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR. A hypothetical decrease in interest rates of 1.0% would have resulted in an increase in the fair value of our indebtedness of approximately $1.5 billion as of December 29, 2012 (an increase of approximately $900 million as of December 31, 2011). The significant increase from December 31, 2011 was primarily driven by the inclusion of $6.2 billion of senior unsecured notes issued in the fourth quarter of 2012. A hypothetical decrease in benchmark interest rates of up to 1.0%, after taking into account investment hedges, would have resulted in an increase in the fair value of our investment portfolio of approximately $10 million as of December 29, 2012 (an increase of approximately $20 million as of December 31, 2011). The fluctuations in fair value of our investment portfolio and indebtedness reflect only the direct impact of the change in interest rates. Other economic variables, such as equity market fluctuations and changes in relative credit risk, could result in a significantly higher decline in the fair value of our net investment position. For further information on how credit risk is factored into the valuation of our investment portfolio and debt issuances, see “Note 4: Fair Value” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Equity Prices

Our investments include marketable equity securities and equity derivative instruments such as warrants and options. We typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our equity market exposure through hedging activities. However, for our investments in strategic equity derivative instruments, we may enter into transactions to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks. Additionally, for our securities that we no longer consider strategic, we evaluate legal, market, and economic factors in our decision on the timing of disposal, and whether it is possible and appropriate to hedge the equity market risk.

We hold derivative instruments that seek to offset changes in liabilities related to the equity market risks of certain deferred compensation arrangements. The gains and losses from changes in fair value of these derivatives are designed to offset the losses and gains on the related liabilities, resulting in an insignificant net exposure to loss.

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As of December 29, 2012, the fair value of our marketable equity investments and our equity derivative instruments, including hedging positions, was $4.4 billion ($585 million as of December 31, 2011). Our marketable equity investment in ASML was carried at a total fair market value of $4.0 billion, or 90% of our marketable equity portfolio, as of December 29, 2012. Our marketable equity method investments are excluded from our analysis, as the carrying value does not fluctuate based on market price changes unless an other-than-temporary impairment is deemed necessary. To determine reasonably possible decreases in the market value of our marketable equity investments, we have analyzed the expected market price sensitivity of our marketable equity investment portfolio. Assuming a loss of 35% in market prices, and after reflecting the impact of hedges and offsetting positions, the aggregate value of our marketable equity investments could decrease by approximately $1.6 billion, based on the value as of December 29, 2012 (a decrease in value of approximately $265 million, based on the value as of December 31, 2011 using an assumed loss of 45%).

Many of the same factors that could result in an adverse movement of equity market prices affect our non-marketable equity investments, although we cannot always quantify the impact directly. Financial markets are volatile, which could negatively affect the prospects of the companies we invest in, their ability to raise additional capital, and the likelihood of our ability to realize value in our investments through liquidity events such as initial public offerings, mergers, and private sales. These types of investments involve a great deal of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific company will grow or become successful; consequently, we could lose all or part of our investment. Our non-marketable equity investments, excluding investments accounted for under the equity method, had a carrying amount of $1.2 billion as of December 29, 2012 ($1.1 billion as of December 31, 2011). As of December 29, 2012, the carrying amount of our non-marketable equity method investments was $1.0 billion ($1.6 billion as of December 31, 2011). The majority of the total non-marketable equity method investments balance as of December 29, 2012 was concentrated in our IMFT investment of $642 million ($1.3 billion in IMFT and IM Flash Singapore, LLP as of December 31, 2011).

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Page
Consolidated Statements of Income		44
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income		45
Consolidated Balance Sheets		46
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		47
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity		48
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		49
Reports of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		95
Supplemental Data: Financial Information by Quarter		97

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INTEL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Years Ended December 29, 2012 (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2010
Net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623
Cost of sales		20,190		20,242		15,132
Gross margin		33,151		33,757		28,491
Research and development		10,148		8,350		6,576
Marketing, general and administrative		8,057		7,670		6,309
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		308		260		18
Operating expenses		18,513		16,280		12,903
Operating income		14,638		17,477		15,588
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		141		112		348
Interest and other, net		94		192		109
Income before taxes		14,873		17,781		16,045
Provision for taxes		3,868		4,839		4,581
Net income	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Basic earnings per common share	$	2.20	$	2.46	$	2.06
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.13	$	2.39	$	2.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		4,996		5,256		5,555
Diluted		5,160		5,411		5,696

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Years Ended December 29, 2012 (In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Net income	$	11,005		$	12,942		$	11,464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments		470			(170	)		140
Change in net deferred tax asset valuation allowance		(11	)		(99	)		57
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives		85			(119	)		(13	)
Change in net prior service costs		—			4			(39	)
Change in net actuarial losses		(172	)		(588	)		(205	)
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment		10			(142	)		—
Other comprehensive income (loss)		382			(1,114	)		(60	)
Total comprehensive income	$	11,387		$	11,828		$	11,404

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (In Millions, Except Par Value)	2012			2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,478		$	5,065
Short-term investments		3,999			5,181
Trading assets		5,685			4,591
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $38 ($36 in 2011)		3,833			3,650
Inventories		4,734			4,096
Deferred tax assets		2,117			1,700
Other current assets		2,512			1,589
Total current assets		31,358			25,872
Property, plant and equipment, net		27,983			23,627
Marketable equity securities		4,424			562
Other long-term investments		493			889
Goodwill		9,710			9,254
Identified intangible assets, net		6,235			6,267
Other long-term assets		4,148			4,648
Total assets	$	84,351		$	71,119
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	312		$	247
Accounts payable		3,023			2,956
Accrued compensation and benefits		2,972			2,948
Accrued advertising		1,015			1,134
Deferred income		1,932			1,929
Other accrued liabilities		3,644			2,814
Total current liabilities		12,898			12,028
Long-term debt		13,136			7,084
Long-term deferred tax liabilities		3,412			2,617
Other long-term liabilities		3,702			3,479
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 21 and 27)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized; none issued		—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 4,944 issued and outstanding (5,000 issued and outstanding in 2011) and capital in excess of par value		19,464			17,036
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(399	)		(781	)
Retained earnings		32,138			29,656
Total stockholders’ equity		51,203			45,911
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	84,351		$	71,119

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Years Ended December 29, 2012 (In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	$	5,065		$	5,498		$	3,987
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net income		11,005			12,942			11,464
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		6,357			5,141			4,398
Share-based compensation		1,102			1,053			917
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements		(142	)		(37	)		(65	)
Amortization of intangibles		1,165			923			240
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net		(141	)		(112	)		(348	)
(Gains) losses on divestitures		—			(164	)		—
Deferred taxes		(242	)		790			(46	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(176	)		(678	)		(584	)
Inventories		(626	)		(243	)		(806	)
Accounts payable		67			596			407
Accrued compensation and benefits		192			(95	)		161
Income taxes payable and receivable		229			660			53
Other assets and liabilities		94			187			901
Total adjustments		7,879			8,021			5,228
Net cash provided by operating activities		18,884			20,963			16,692
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(11,027	)		(10,764	)		(5,207	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(638	)		(8,721	)		(218	)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments		(8,694	)		(11,230	)		(17,675	)
Sales of available-for-sale investments		2,282			9,076			506
Maturities of available-for-sale investments		5,369			11,029			12,627
Purchases of trading assets		(16,892	)		(11,314	)		(8,944	)
Maturities and sales of trading assets		15,786			11,771			8,846
Collection of loans receivable		149			134			—
Origination of loans receivable		(216	)		(206	)		(498	)
Investments in non-marketable equity investments		(475	)		(693	)		(393	)
Proceeds from the sale of IM Flash Singapore, LLP (IMFS) assets and certain IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT) assets		605			—			—
Return of equity method investments		137			263			199
Purchases of licensed technology and patents		(815	)		(66	)		(14	)
Proceeds from divestitures		—			50			—
Other investing		369			370			232
Net cash used for investing activities		(14,060	)		(10,301	)		(10,539	)
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net		65			209			23
Proceeds from government grants		63			124			79
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements		142			37			65
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs		6,124			4,962			—
Repayment of debt		(125	)		—			(157	)
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans		2,111			2,045			587
Repurchase of common stock		(5,110	)		(14,340	)		(1,736	)
Payment of dividends to stockholders		(4,350	)		(4,127	)		(3,503	)
Other financing		(328	)		(10	)		—
Net cash used for financing activities		(1,408	)		(11,100	)		(4,642	)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		(3	)		5			—
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		3,413			(433	)		1,511
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	8,478		$	5,065		$	5,498
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	71		$	—		$	—
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	3,930		$	3,338		$	4,627

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Common Stock and Capital in Excess of Par Value						Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Retained Earnings			Total
Three Years Ended December 29, 2012 (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	Number of Shares			Amount
Balance as of December 26, 2009		5,523		$	14,993		$	393		$	26,318		$	41,704
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income		—			—			—			11,464			11,464
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—			(60	)		—			(60	)
Total comprehensive income														11,404
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit, and other		68			644			—			—			644
Share-based compensation		—			917			—			—			917
Repurchase of common stock		(80	)		(376	)		—			(1,360	)		(1,736	)
Cash dividends declared ($0.63 per common share)		—			—			—			(3,503	)		(3,503	)
Balance as of December 25, 2010		5,511			16,178			333			32,919			49,430
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income		—			—			—			12,942			12,942
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—			(1,114	)		—			(1,114	)
Total comprehensive income														11,828
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net tax deficiency, and other		142			2,019			—			—			2,019
Assumption of equity awards in connection with acquisitions		—			48			—			—			48
Share-based compensation		—			1,053			—			—			1,053
Repurchase of common stock		(653	)		(2,262	)		—			(12,078	)		(14,340	)
Cash dividends declared ($0.7824 per common share)		—			—			—			(4,127	)		(4,127	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011		5,000			17,036			(781	)		29,656			45,911
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income		—			—			—			11,005			11,005
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—			382			—			382
Total comprehensive income														11,387
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit, and other		148			2,257			—			—			2,257
Share-based compensation		—			1,108			—			—			1,108
Repurchase of common stock		(204	)		(937	)		—			(4,173	)		(5,110	)
Cash dividends declared ($0.87 per common share)		—			—			—			(4,350	)		(4,350	)
Balance as of December 29, 2012		4,944		$	19,464		$	(399	)	$	32,138		$	51,203

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal years 2012 and 2010 were 52-week years. Fiscal year 2011 was a 53-week year. The next 53-week year will end on December 31, 2016. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Intel Corporation and our subsidiaries. We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We use the equity method to account for equity investments in instances in which we own common stock or similar interests and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee.

In the first quarter of 2011, we completed the acquisition of McAfee, Inc. For further information, see “Note 13: Acquisitions.” Certain of the operations acquired from McAfee have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. As a result, we have recorded translation adjustments through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning in 2011. Prior to the acquisition of McAfee, the U.S. dollar was the functional currency for our company and all of our subsidiaries; therefore, we did not record a translation adjustment through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal year 2010.

Note 2: Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require our most significant, difficult, and subjective judgments include:

• the valuation of non-marketable equity investments and the determination of other-than-temporary impairments;

• the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment; goodwill; and identified intangibles);

• the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions);

• the valuation of inventory; and

• the recognition and measurement of loss contingencies.

The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates.

Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Our financial assets and liabilities are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity method investments, cost method investments, cost method loans receivable, reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months, and most of our liabilities.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1.  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2.  Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3.  Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

For further discussion of fair value, see “Note 4: Fair Value” and “Note 20: Retirement Benefit Plans.”

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Trading Assets

Marketable debt instruments are generally designated as trading assets when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument, or when the marketable debt instrument is used to economically hedge foreign exchange rate risk from the remeasurement of intercompany loans. Investments designated as trading assets are reported at fair value. The gains or losses of these investments arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate and currency market fluctuations and credit market volatility, offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments and intercompany loans, are recorded in interest and other, net. We also designate certain floating-rate securitized financial instruments, primarily asset-backed securities, as trading assets.

Available-for-Sale Investments

We consider all liquid available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities from the date of purchase of approximately three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities at the date of purchase greater than approximately three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Available-for-sale debt instruments with remaining maturities beyond one year are classified as other long-term investments.

Investments that we designate as available-for-sale are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), except as noted in the “Other-Than-Temporary Impairment” section that follows. We determine the cost of the investment sold based on an average cost basis at the individual security level. Our available-for-sale investments include:

• Marketable debt instruments when the interest rate and foreign currency risks are not hedged at the inception of

the investment or when our criteria for designation as trading assets are not met. We generally hold these debt instruments to generate a return commensurate with the U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR. We record the interest income and realized gains and losses on the sale of these instruments in interest and other, net.

• Marketable equity securities when there are barriers to mitigating equity market risk through the sale or use of derivative instruments at the time of original classification, and when there is no plan to sell the investment at the time of original classification. We acquire these equity investments to promote business and strategic objectives. To the extent that these investments continue to have strategic value, we typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks through hedging activities. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale or exchange of marketable equity securities in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Non-Marketable and Other Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity and other equity investments are included in other long-term assets. We account for non-marketable equity and other equity investments for which we do not have control over the investee as:

• Equity method investments when we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Equity method investments include marketable and non-marketable investments. Our proportionate share of the income or loss is recognized on a one-quarter lag and is recorded in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

• Non-marketable cost method investments when the equity method does not apply. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale of non-marketable cost method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Our available-for-sale investments and non-marketable and other equity investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. Investments are considered impaired when the fair value is below the investment’s adjusted cost basis. Impairments affect earnings as follows:

• Marketable debt instruments when the fair value is below amortized cost and we intend to sell the instrument, or when it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the instrument before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or when we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument (that is, a credit loss exists). When we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument, we separate other-than-temporary impairments into amounts representing credit losses, which are recognized in interest and other, net, and amounts related to all other factors, which are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

• Marketable equity securities based on the specific facts and circumstances present at the time of assessment, which include the consideration of general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is below cost, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for recovery of value in the foreseeable future. We also consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of, and the business outlook for, the investee, which may include industry and sector performance, changes in technology, operational and financing cash flow factors, and changes in the investee’s credit rating. We record other-than-temporary impairment charges on marketable equity securities and marketable equity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

• Non-marketable equity investments based on our assessment of the severity and duration of the impairment, and qualitative and quantitative analysis, including:

• the investee’s revenue and earnings trends relative to pre-defined milestones and overall business prospects;

• the technological feasibility of the investee’s products and technologies;

• the general market conditions in the investee’s industry or geographic area, including adverse regulatory or economic changes;

• factors related to the investee’s ability to remain in business, such as the investee’s liquidity and debt ratios, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash; and

• the investee’s receipt of additional funding at a lower valuation.

We record other-than-temporary impairment charges for non-marketable cost method investments and equity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Our primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate and interest rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, equity market risk and commodity price risk. Our derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value and are included in other current assets, other long-term assets, other accrued liabilities, or other long-term liabilities.

Our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments are based on whether they meet the criteria for designation as a cash flow hedge. A designated hedge with exposure to variability in the functional currency equivalent of the future foreign currency cash flows of a forecasted transaction is referred to as a cash flow hedge. The criteria for designating a derivative as a cash flow hedge include the assessment of the instrument’s effectiveness in risk reduction, matching of the derivative instrument to its underlying transaction, and the assessment of the probability that the underlying transaction will occur. For derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction. Derivatives that we designate as cash flow hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the underlying item, primarily within cash flows from operating activities.

We recognize gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes in the line item on the consolidated statements of income most closely associated with the related exposures, primarily in interest and other, net and gains (losses) on equity investments, net. As part of our strategic investment program, we also acquire equity derivative instruments, such as equity conversion rights associated with debt instruments, that we do not designate as hedging instruments. We recognize the gains or losses from changes in fair value of these equity derivative instruments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net. Gains and losses from derivatives not designated as hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows within cash flows from operating activities.

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Measurement of Effectiveness

• Effectiveness for forwards is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the fair value of the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to capital purchases, forward points are excluded, and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to operating expenditures, forward points are included and effectiveness is measured using forward rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.

• Effectiveness for options is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of an option instrument representing the hedged risks in the hedged item. Time value is excluded and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.

• Effectiveness for interest rate swaps and commodity swaps is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the swap with the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged item.

If a cash flow hedge is discontinued because it is no longer probable that the original hedged transaction will occur as previously anticipated, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss on the related derivative is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings. Subsequent gains or losses on the related derivative instrument are recognized in interest and other, net in each period until the instrument matures, is terminated, is re-designated as a qualified cash flow hedge, or is sold. Ineffective portions of cash flow hedges, as well as amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are recognized in earnings in interest and other, net. For further discussion of our derivative instruments and risk management programs, see “Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Securities Lending

We may enter into securities lending agreements with financial institutions, generally to facilitate hedging and certain investment transactions. Selected securities may be loaned, secured by collateral in the form of cash or securities. The loaned securities continue to be carried as investment assets on our consolidated balance sheets. For lending agreements collateralized by cash and cash equivalents, collateral is recorded as an asset with a corresponding liability. For lending agreements collateralized by other securities, we do not record the collateral as an asset or a liability, unless the collateral is repledged.

Loans Receivable

We make loans to third parties that are classified within other current assets or other long-term assets. We may elect the fair value option for loans when the interest rate or foreign currency exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument. We record the gains or losses on these loans arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate, currency, and counterparty credit changes, largely offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments, in interest and other, net. Loans that are denominated in U.S. dollars and have a floating-rate coupon are carried at amortized cost. We measure interest income for all loans receivable using the interest method, which is based on the effective yield of the loans rather than the stated coupon rate. For further discussion of our loans receivable, see “Note 4: Fair Value.”

Inventories

We compute inventory cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Raw materials	$	478	$	644
Work in process		2,219		1,680
Finished goods		2,037		1,772
Total inventories	$	4,734	$	4,096

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Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment, net at year-ends was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011
Land and buildings	$	18,807		$	17,883
Machinery and equipment		39,033			34,351
Construction in progress		8,206			5,839
Total property, plant and equipment, gross		66,046			58,073
Less: accumulated depreciation		(38,063	)		(34,446	)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983		$	23,627

We compute depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method. Substantially all of our depreciable property, plant and equipment assets are depreciated over the following estimated useful lives: machinery and equipment, 2 to 4 years; buildings, 4 to 25 years.

We capitalize a majority of interest on borrowings related to eligible capital expenditures. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of qualified assets and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We record capital-related government grants earned as a reduction to property, plant and equipment.

Goodwill

We record goodwill when the purchase price of an acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets as of the date of acquisition, assigning the goodwill to our applicable reporting units based on the relative expected fair value provided by the acquisition. We perform a quarterly review of goodwill for indicators of impairment. During the fourth quarter of each year, we perform an impairment

assessment for each reporting unit, and we perform impairment tests using a fair value approach when necessary. The reporting unit’s carrying value used in an impairment test represents the assignment of various assets and liabilities, excluding certain corporate assets and liabilities, such as cash, investments, and debt. For further discussion of goodwill, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

Identified Intangible Assets

Licensed technology and patents are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods of benefit. We amortize all acquisition-related intangible assets that are subject to amortization over their estimated useful life based on economic benefit. Acquisition-related in-process research and development assets represent the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition; initially, these are classified as “other intangible assets” that are not subject to amortization. Assets related to projects that have been completed are transferred from “other intangible assets” to “acquisition-related developed technology;” these are subject to amortization, while assets related to projects that have been abandoned are impaired and expensed to research and development. In the quarter following the period in which identified intangible assets become fully amortized, we remove the fully amortized balances from the gross asset and accumulated amortization amounts.

The estimated useful life ranges for identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of December 29, 2012 are as follows:

(In Years)	Estimated Useful Life
Acquisition-related developed technology		3–13
Acquisition-related customer relationships		5–8
Acquisition-related trade names		5–7
Licensed technology and patents		5–17

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We perform a quarterly review of finite-lived identified intangible assets to determine whether facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is shorter than we had originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances exist, we assess recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If an asset’s useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. We perform an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year for indefinite-lived intangible assets, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If necessary, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying value. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.

For further discussion of identified intangible assets, see “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets.”

Product Warranty

The vast majority of our products are sold with a limited warranty on product quality and a limited indemnification for customers against intellectual property rights infringement claims related to our products. The accrual and the related expense for known product warranty issues were not significant during the periods presented. Due to product testing, the short time typically between product shipment and the detection and correction of product failures, and the historical rate of payments on indemnification claims, the accrual and related expense for estimated incurred but unidentified issues were not significant during the periods presented.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize net product revenue when the earnings process is complete, as evidenced by an agreement with the customer, delivery has occurred, and acceptance, if applicable, as well as fixed pricing and probable collectibility. We record pricing allowances, including discounts based on contractual arrangements with customers, when we recognize revenue as a reduction to both accounts receivable and net revenue. Because of frequent sales price reductions and rapid technology obsolescence in the industry, we defer product revenue and related costs of sales from component

sales made to distributors under agreements allowing price protection or right of return until the distributors sell the merchandise. The right of return granted generally consists of a stock rotation program in which distributors are able to exchange certain products based on the number of qualified purchases made by the distributor. Under the price protection program, we give distributors credits for the difference between the original price paid and the current price that we offer. We include shipping charges billed to customers in net revenue, and include the related shipping costs in cost of sales.

Revenue from license agreements with our McAfee business generally includes service and support agreements for which the related revenue is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Revenue derived from online subscription products is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Professional services revenue is recognized as services are performed or, if required, upon customer acceptance. For arrangements with multiple elements, including software licenses, maintenance, and/or services, revenue is allocated across the separately identified deliverables and may be recognized or deferred. When vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) does not exist for undelivered elements such as maintenance and support, the entire arrangement fee is recognized ratably over the performance period. Direct costs, such as costs related to revenue-sharing and royalty arrangements associated with license arrangements, as well as component costs associated with product revenue and sales commissions, are deferred and amortized over the same period that the related revenue is recognized.

We record deferred revenue offset by the related cost of sales on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred income.

Advertising

Cooperative advertising programs reimburse customers for marketing activities for certain of our products, subject to defined criteria. We accrue cooperative advertising obligations and record the costs at the same time that the related revenue is recognized. We record cooperative advertising costs as marketing, general and administrative expenses to the extent that an advertising benefit separate from the revenue transaction can be identified and the fair value of that advertising benefit received is determinable. We record any excess in cash paid over the fair value of the advertising benefit received as a reduction in revenue. Advertising costs, including direct marketing costs, recorded within marketing, general and administrative expenses were $2.0 billion in 2012 ($2.1 billion in 2011 and $1.8 billion in 2010).

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Employee Equity Incentive Plans

We have employee equity incentive plans, which are described more fully in “Note 22: Employee Equity Incentive Plans.” We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation over the service period of the award. Upon exercise, cancellation, forfeiture, or expiration of stock options, or upon vesting or forfeiture of restricted stock units (RSUs), we eliminate deferred tax assets for options and restricted stock units with multiple vesting dates for each vesting period on a first-in, first-out basis as if each vesting period were a separate award.

Income Tax

We compute the provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that it is believed more likely than not to be realized.

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if that tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. We then measure the tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for taxes. For more information about income taxes, see “Note 26: Income Taxes.”

Note 3: Accounting Changes

2012

In the first quarter of 2012, we adopted amended standards that increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. These amended standards eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, and they require that all changes in stockholders’ equity—except investments by, and distributions to, owners—be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive

statements. Our adoption of these amended standards impacted the presentation of other comprehensive income, as we have elected to present two separate but consecutive statements, but it did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we adopted amended standards to simplify how we test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment; these amended standards improve consistency in impairment testing requirements among long-lived asset categories. The amended standards allow for an assessment of qualitative factors such that we can determine whether the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is more likely than not to be less than its carrying value. For assets in which this assessment concludes that the fair value is more likely than not to be more than its carrying value, these amended standards eliminate the requirement to perform quantitative impairment testing as outlined in the previously issued standards. Our adoption of these amended standards did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2011

In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted new standards for revenue recognition with multiple deliverables. These new standards change the determination of whether the individual deliverables included in a multiple-element arrangement may be treated as separate units for accounting purposes. Additionally, these new standards modify the method by which revenue is allocated to the separately identified deliverables. The adoption of these new standards did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted new standards that remove certain tangible products and associated software from the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance. The adoption of these new standards did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the fourth quarter of 2011, we adopted amended standards that simplify how entities test goodwill for impairment. These amended standards allow for an assessment of qualitative factors such that we can determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit in which goodwill resides is more likely than not to be less than its carrying value. For reporting units in which this assessment concludes that the fair value is more likely than not to be more than its carrying value, these amended standards eliminate the requirement to perform goodwill impairment testing. Our adoption of these amended standards did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Note 4: Fair Value

Assets/Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following types of instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using						Total		Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using						Total
(In Millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Bank deposits	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	795	$	—	$	795
Commercial paper		—		2,711		—		2,711		—		2,408		—		2,408
Government bonds		400		66		—		466		150		—		—		150
Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—		1,086		546		—		—		546
Reverse repurchase agreements		—		2,800		—		2,800		—		500		—		500
Short-term investments:
Bank deposits		—		540		—		540		—		196		—		196
Commercial paper		—		1,474		—		1,474		—		1,409		—		1,409
Corporate bonds		75		292		21		388		120		428		28		576
Government bonds		1,307		290		—		1,597		2,690		310		—		3,000
Trading assets:
Asset-backed securities		—		—		68		68		—		—		115		115
Bank deposits		—		247		—		247		—		135		—		135
Commercial paper		—		336		—		336		—		305		—		305
Corporate bonds		482		1,109		—		1,591		202		486		—		688
Government bonds		1,743		1,479		—		3,222		1,698		1,317		—		3,015
Money market fund deposits		18		—		—		18		49		—		—		49
Municipal bonds		—		203		—		203		—		284		—		284
Other current assets:
Derivative assets		12		208		1		221		—		159		7		166
Loans receivable		—		203		—		203		—		33		—		33
Marketable equity securities		4,424		—		—		4,424		522		40		—		562
Other long-term investments:
Asset-backed securities		—		—		11		11		—		—		36		36
Bank deposits		—		56		—		56		—		55		—		55
Corporate bonds		10		218		26		254		—		282		39		321
Government bonds		59		113		—		172		177		300		—		477
Other long-term assets:
Derivative assets		—		20		18		38		—		34		29		63
Loans receivable		—		577		—		577		—		715		—		715
Total assets measured and recorded at fair value	$	9,616	$	13,764	$	145	$	23,525	$	6,154	$	10,191	$	254	$	16,599
Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1	$	291	$	—	$	292	$	—	$	280	$	8	$	288
Long-term debt		—		—		—		—		—		—		131		131
Other long-term liabilities:
Derivative liabilities		—		20		—		20		—		27		—		27
Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value	$	1	$	311	$	—	$	312	$	—	$	307	$	139	$	446

Government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities. Government bonds include instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and U.S. agency securities. The underlying assets of substantially all of our reverse repurchase agreements presented in the preceding table are government bonds.

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During 2012, we transferred approximately $200 million of government bonds and corporate bonds from Level 1 to Level 2, primarily based on the reduced market activity for the underlying securities. Our policy is to reflect transfers in and transfers out at the beginning of the quarter in which a change in circumstances resulted in the transfer.

Investments in Debt Instruments

Debt investments reflected in the preceding table include investments such as asset-backed securities, bank deposits, commercial paper, corporate bonds, government bonds, money market fund deposits, municipal bonds, and reverse repurchase agreements classified as cash equivalents. When we use observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less-active markets, we classify our debt investments as Level 2. When observable market prices for identical securities are not available, we price our debt investments using non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated with observable market data; quoted market prices for similar instruments; or pricing models, such as a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Non-binding market consensus prices are based on the proprietary valuation models of pricing providers or brokers. These valuation models incorporate a number of inputs, including non-binding and binding broker quotes; observable market prices for identical or similar securities; and the internal assumptions of pricing providers or brokers that use observable market inputs and, to a lesser degree, unobservable market inputs. We corroborate non-binding market consensus prices with observable market data using statistical models when observable market data exists. The discounted cash flow model uses observable market inputs, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, currency spot and forward rates, and credit ratings.

Debt investments that are classified as Level 3 are classified as such due to the lack of observable market data to corroborate either the non-binding market consensus prices or the non-binding broker quotes. When observable market data is not available, we corroborate our fair value measurements using non-binding market consensus prices and non-binding broker quotes from a second source.

Fair Value Option for Loans Receivable

We elected the fair value option for loans made to third parties when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk was hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument.

As of December 29, 2012, the fair value of our loans receivable for which we elected the fair value option did not significantly differ from the contractual principal balance based on the contractual currency. Loans receivable are classified within other current assets and other long-term assets. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Gains and losses from changes in fair value on the loans receivable and related derivative instruments, as well as interest income, are recorded in interest and other, net. During all periods presented, changes in the fair value of our loans receivable were largely offset by changes in the related derivative instruments, resulting in an insignificant net impact on our consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses attributable to changes in credit risk are determined using observable credit default spreads for the issuer or comparable companies; these gains and losses were insignificant during all periods presented. We did not elect the fair value option for loans when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk was not hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument.

Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Our non-marketable equity investments (non-marketable equity method and cost method investments) and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized.

A portion of our non-marketable equity investments has been measured and recorded at fair value due to events or circumstances that significantly impacted the fair value of those investments, resulting in other-than-temporary impairment charges. We classified these investments as Level 3, as we used unobservable inputs to the valuation methodologies that were significant to the fair value measurements, and the valuations required management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices. Impairment charges recognized on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 29, 2012 were $68 million during 2012 ($62 million during 2011 on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 31, 2011 and $121 million during 2010 on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 25, 2010). The fair value of the non-marketable equity investments impaired during 2012 was $73 million at the time of impairment ($69 million and $128 million for non-marketable equity investments impaired during 2011 and 2010, respectively).

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Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We measure the fair value of our non-marketable cost method investments, indebtedness carried at amortized cost, cost method loans receivable, and reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months quarterly; however, the assets are recorded at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. The carrying amounts and fair values of certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair Value
(In Millions)			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,202	$	—	$	—	$	1,766	$	1,766
Loans receivable	$	199	$	—	$	150	$	48	$	198
Reverse repurchase agreements	$	50	$	—	$	50	$	—	$	50
Long-term debt	$	13,136	$	11,442	$	2,926	$	—	$	14,368
Short-term debt	$	48	$	—	$	48	$	—	$	48
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	875	$	—	$	890	$	—	$	890

	2011
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair Value
(In Millions)			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,129	$	—	$	—	$	1,861	$	1,861
Loans receivable	$	132	$	—	$	132	$	—	$	132
Long-term debt	$	6,953	$	5,287	$	2,448	$	—	$	7,735
Short-term debt	$	200	$	—	$	200	$	—	$	200
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	1,156	$	—	$	1,174	$	—	$	1,174

As of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the unrealized loss position of our non-marketable cost method investments was insignificant.

Our non-marketable cost method investments are valued using the market and income approaches. The market approach includes the use of financial metrics and ratios of comparable public companies. The selection of comparable companies requires management judgment and is based on a number of relevant factors, including comparable companies’ sizes, growth rates, industries, and development stages. The income approach includes the use of a discounted cash flow model, which requires significant estimates for investees’ revenue, costs, and discount rates based on the risk profile of comparable companies. Estimates of revenues and costs are developed using available market, historical, and forecast data. The valuation of these non-marketable cost method investments also takes into account variables such as conditions reflected in the capital markets, recent financing activities by the investees, the investees’ capital structure, the terms of the investees’ issued interests, and the lack of marketability of the investments.

The carrying amount and fair value of loans receivable exclude loans measured and recorded at a fair value of $780 million as of December 29, 2012 ($748 million as of December 31, 2011). The carrying amount and fair value of long-term debt exclude long-term debt measured and recorded at a fair value of $131 million as of December 31, 2011. Short-term debt includes our commercial paper

outstanding as of December 31, 2011, and the carrying amount and fair value exclude drafts payable.

The fair value of our loans receivable and reverse repurchase agreements, including those held at fair value, is determined using a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, currency spot and forward rates, and credit ratings. The credit quality of these assets remains high, with credit ratings of A/A2 or better for most of our loans receivable and all of our reverse repurchase agreements as of December 29, 2012. Our long-term debt recognized at amortized cost comprises our senior notes and our convertible debentures. The fair value of our senior notes is determined using active market prices, and it is therefore classified as Level 1. The fair value of our convertible long-term debt is determined using discounted cash flow models with observable market inputs, and it takes into consideration variables such as interest rate changes, comparable securities, subordination discount, and credit-rating changes.

The NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability in the preceding table was incurred as a result of entering into a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA in January 2011. We agreed to make payments to NVIDIA over six years. As of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying amount of the liability arising from the agreement was classified within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, as applicable. The fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, which discounts future cash flows using our incremental borrowing rates.

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Note 5: Trading Assets

As of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, all of our trading assets were marketable debt instruments. Net gains related to trading assets still held at the reporting date were

$16 million in 2012 (net losses of $71 million and $50 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively). Net gains on the related derivatives and intercompany loans were $11 million in 2012 (net gains of $58 million and $43 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively).

Note 6: Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents

Available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012									2011
(In Millions)	Adjusted Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Adjusted Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Asset-backed securities	$	14	$	—	$	(3	)	$	11	$	48	$	—	$	(12	)	$	36
Bank deposits		1,417		1		—			1,418		1,046		1		(1	)		1,046
Commercial paper		4,184		1		—			4,185		3,820		—		(3	)		3,817
Corporate bonds		635		8		(1	)		642		892		14		(9	)		897
Government bonds		2,235		—		—			2,235		3,631		—		(4	)		3,627
Marketable equity securities		3,356		1,069		(1	)		4,424		189		385		(12	)		562
Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—			1,086		546		—		—			546
Total available-for-sale investments	$	12,927	$	1,079	$	(5	)	$	14,001	$	10,172	$	400	$	(41	)	$	10,531
Reverse repurchase agreements		2,800							2,800		500							500
Total available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents	$	15,727	$	1,079	$	(5	)	$	16,801	$	10,672	$	400	$	(41	)	$	11,031

In the preceding table, government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities. Government bonds include instruments such as U.S. Treasury securities, non-U.S. government obligations, and U.S. agency securities as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Bank deposits were primarily issued by institutions outside the U.S. as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

During the third quarter of 2012, we entered into a series of agreements with ASML Holding N.V. intended to accelerate the development of 450-millimeter (mm) wafer technology and extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lithography. The agreements include our purchase of ASML equity securities totaling $3.2 billion completed in the third quarter of 2012. This equity interest has been accounted for as an available-for-sale investment and is included in marketable equity securities in the preceding table. Intel’s ownership interest in ASML was 15% of ASML’s issued shares as of December 29, 2012 and is subject to lock-up and voting restrictions. We also agreed to provide research and development (R&D) funding totaling €829 million (approximately $1.0 billion as of the date of the agreement) over five years and committed to advance

purchase orders for a specified number of tools from ASML. The agreements set forth terms to determine pricing as well as milestones related to 450mm and EUV development and production tool deliveries. In exchange for making this early commitment, we will receive credits to be applied to future tool purchases from ASML.

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt investments as of December 29, 2012, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

(In Millions)	Cost		Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less	$	7,995	$	7,999
Due in 1–2 years		409		413
Due in 2–5 years		67		68
Instruments not due at a single maturity date		1,100		1,097
Total	$	9,571	$	9,577

Instruments not due at a single maturity date in the preceding table include asset-backed securities and money market fund deposits.

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We sold available-for-sale investments for proceeds of $2.3 billion in 2012 ($9.1 billion in 2011 and $475 million in 2010). Substantially all of the proceeds in 2011 were from debt investments primarily used to fund our acquisition of McAfee. The gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investments were $166 million in 2012 ($268 million in 2011 and $160 million in 2010) and were primarily related to our sales of marketable equity securities. We determine the cost of an investment sold on an average cost basis at the individual security level. Impairment charges recognized on available-for-sale investments were $36 million in 2012 ($73 million in 2011 and insignificant in 2010).

Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments

Our primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, equity market risk and commodity price risk. We currently do not hold derivative instruments for the purpose of managing credit risk as we limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty and generally enter into derivative transactions with high-credit-quality counterparties. We also enter into master netting arrangements with counterparties when possible to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions. For presentation on our consolidated balance sheets, we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements.

Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to currency exchange rate risk and generally hedge our exposures with currency forward contracts, currency interest rate swaps, or currency options. Substantially all of our revenue is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, a significant amount of our operating expenditures and capital purchases are incurred in or exposed to other currencies, primarily the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Israeli shekel. We have established balance sheet and forecasted transaction currency risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in fair value and the volatility of the functional currency equivalent of future cash flows caused by changes in exchange rates. Our non-U.S.-dollar-denominated investments in debt instruments and loans receivable are generally hedged with offsetting currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps. We may also hedge foreign currency risk arising from funding foreign

currency denominated forecasted investments. These programs reduce, but do not eliminate, the impact of currency exchange movements.

Our currency risk management programs include:

• Currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilize currency forward contracts and currency options to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S.-dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S.-dollar-denominated cash flows. These instruments generally mature within 12 months. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and we reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.

• Currency derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps to economically hedge the functional currency equivalent cash flows of recognized monetary assets and liabilities, non-U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments classified as trading assets, and hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated loans receivable recognized at fair value. The majority of these instruments mature within 12 months. Changes in the functional currency equivalent cash flows of the underlying assets and liabilities are approximately offset by the changes in fair value of the related derivatives. We record net gains or losses in the line item on the consolidated statements of income most closely associated with the related exposures, primarily in interest and other, net, except for equity-related gains or losses, which we primarily record in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary objective for holding investments in debt instruments is to preserve principal while maximizing yields. We generally swap the returns on our investments in fixed-rate debt instruments with remaining maturities longer than six months into U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR-based returns, unless management specifically approves otherwise. These swaps are settled at various interest payment times involving cash payments at each interest and principal payment date, with the majority of the contracts having quarterly payments.

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Our interest rate risk management programs include:

• Interest rate derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilize interest rate swap agreements to modify the interest characteristics of debt instruments. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and we reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.

• Interest rate derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize interest rate swaps and currency interest rate swaps in economic hedging transactions, including hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments classified as trading assets and hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated loans receivable recognized at fair value. Floating interest rates on the swaps are reset on a quarterly basis. Changes in fair value of the debt instruments classified as trading assets and hedges of loans receivable recognized at fair value are generally offset by changes in fair value of the related derivatives, both of which are recorded in interest and other, net.

Equity Market Risk

Our investments include marketable equity securities and equity derivative instruments. We typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our equity market exposure through hedging activities; however, for our investments in strategic equity derivative instruments, we may enter into transactions to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks. In addition, for our securities that we no longer consider strategic, we evaluate legal, market, and economic factors in our decision on the timing of disposal and whether it is possible and appropriate to hedge the equity market risk. Our equity market risk management program includes equity derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize warrants, equity options, or other equity derivatives. We recognize changes in the fair value of such derivatives in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

We also utilize total return swaps to offset changes in liabilities related to the equity market risks of certain deferred compensation arrangements. Gains and losses from changes in fair value of these total return swaps are generally offset by the gains and losses on the related liabilities, both of which are recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses. The deferred compensation liabilities were $859 million as of December 29, 2012 ($700 million as of December 31, 2011) and are included in other accrued liabilities.

In 2010, we sold our ownership interest in Numonyx B.V. to Micron Technology, Inc. for consideration consisting of shares of Micron. We also entered into equity option transactions that economically hedged a portion of the ownership interest in Micron that we acquired. In the second quarter of 2011, we sold our remaining ownership interest in Micron and the related equity options matured.

Commodity Price Risk

We operate facilities that consume commodities and have established forecasted transaction risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in fair value and the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in commodity prices, such as those for natural gas. These programs reduce, but do not always eliminate, the impact of commodity price movements.

Our commodity price risk management program includes commodity derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilize commodity swap contracts to hedge future cash flow exposures to the variability in commodity prices. These instruments generally mature within 12 months. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain (loss) from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.

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Volume of Derivative Activity

Total gross notional amounts for outstanding derivatives (recorded at fair value) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	13,117	$	11,203	$	8,502
Currency interest rate swaps		2,711		1,650		2,259
Embedded debt derivatives		3,600		3,600		3,600
Equity options		17		54		496
Interest rate swaps		1,101		1,837		2,166
Total return swaps		807		761		627
Other		110		128		160
Total	$	21,463	$	19,233	$	17,810

The gross notional amounts for currency forwards and currency interest rate swaps (presented by currency) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
British pound sterling	$	308	$	459	$	424
Chinese yuan		647		688		347
Euro		5,994		3,904		4,351
Israeli shekel		2,256		2,168		1,191
Japanese yen		4,389		3,477		3,440
Malaysian ringgit		442		805		382
Other		1,792		1,352		626
Total	$	15,828	$	12,853	$	10,761

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The fair value of our derivative instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	2012								2011
(In Millions)	Other Current Assets		Other Long-Term Assets		Other Accrued Liabilities		Other Long-Term Liabilities		Other Current Assets		Other Long-Term Assets		Other Accrued Liabilities		Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Currency forwards	$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	170	$	7
Other		—		—		—		—		—		—		1		—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	171	$	7
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Currency forwards	$	85	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	54	$	—	$	34	$	—
Currency interest rate swaps		33		18		72		14		41		33		11		10
Embedded debt derivatives		—		—		—		6		—		—		—		10
Equity options		1		1		1		—		—		6		9		—
Interest rate swaps		—		—		34		—		3		—		63		—
Total return swaps		11		—		—		—		7		—		—		—
Other		—		17		—		—		—		24		—		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	130	$	36	$	165	$	20	$	105	$	63	$	117	$	20
Total derivatives	$	221	$	38	$	292	$	20	$	166	$	63	$	288	$	27

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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

The before-tax effects of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)						Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010		Location	2012			2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	4	$	20	$	66	Cost of sales	$	11		$	118	$	49
							Research and development		(63	)		20		27
							Marketing, general and administrative		(25	)		19		4
Other		9		—		4	Cost of sales		(2	)		4		(2	)
Total	$	13	$	20	$	70		$	(79	)	$	161	$	78

Gains and losses on derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships related to hedge ineffectiveness and amounts excluded from effectiveness testing were insignificant during all periods presented in the preceding tables. We estimate that we will reclassify approximately $33 million (before taxes) of net derivative gains included in

accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings within the next 12 months. For all periods presented, there was an insignificant impact on results of operations from discontinued cash flow hedges as a result of forecasted transactions that were not probable to occur.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2012			2011			2010
Currency forwards	Interest and other, net	$	3		$	58		$	72
Currency interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		(71	)		(17	)		74
Equity options	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(1	)		(67	)		59
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		31			(26	)		(59	)
Total return swaps	Various		77			(13	)		70
Other	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(7	)		4			(2	)
Other	Interest and other, net		3			—			(1	)
Total		$	35		$	(61	)	$	213

Note 8: Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments in debt instruments, derivative financial instruments, loans receivable, and trade receivables. When possible, we enter into master netting arrangements with counterparties to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions. For presentation on our consolidated balance sheets, we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements.

We generally place investments with high-credit-quality counterparties and, by policy, we limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty based on our analysis of that counterparty’s relative credit standing. Substantially all of our investments in debt instruments are in A/A2 or better

rated issuances, and the majority of the issuances are rated AA-/Aa3 or better. Our investment policy requires substantially all investments with original maturities at the time of investment of up to six months to be rated at least A-2/P-2 by Standard & Poor’s/Moody’s, and specifies a higher minimum rating for investments with longer maturities. For instance, investments with maturities of greater than three years generally require a minimum rating of AA-/Aa3 at the time of investment. Government regulations imposed on investment alternatives of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, or the absence of A rated counterparties in certain countries, result in some minor exceptions. Credit-rating criteria for derivative instruments are similar to those for other investments. Due to master netting arrangements, the amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparty’s obligations exceed our obligations with that counterparty. As of

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December 29, 2012, our total credit exposure to any single counterparty, excluding U.S. and Japan government bonds, did not exceed $750 million. We obtain and secure available collateral from counterparties against obligations, including securities lending transactions, when we deem it appropriate.

A substantial majority of our trade receivables are derived from sales to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers. We also have accounts receivable derived from sales to industrial and retail distributors. Our three largest customers accounted for 43% of net revenue for 2012, 43% of net revenue for 2011, and 46% of net revenue for 2010. Additionally, these three largest customers accounted for 33% of our accounts receivable as of December 29, 2012 and 36% of our accounts receivable as

of December 31, 2011. We believe that the receivable balances from these largest customers do not represent a significant credit risk based on cash flow forecasts, balance sheet analysis, and past collection experience.

We have adopted credit policies and standards intended to accommodate industry growth and inherent risk. We believe that credit risks are moderated by the financial stability of our major customers. We assess credit risk through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and from this analysis, we establish credit limits and determine whether we will seek to use one or more credit support devices, such as obtaining a parent guarantee or standby letter of credit, or obtaining credit insurance.

Note 9: Other Long-Term Assets

Other long-term assets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Equity method investments	$	992	$	1,669
Non-marketable cost method investments		1,202		1,129
Non-current deferred tax assets		358		335
Loans receivable		644		715
Other		952		800
Total other long-term assets	$	4,148	$	4,648

Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments

Equity Method Investments

Equity method investments are classified within other long-term assets and as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012					2011
(Dollars In Millions)	Carrying Value		Ownership Percentage			Carrying Value		Ownership Percentage
IM Flash Technologies, LLC	$	642		49	%	$	863		49	%
Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC		146		50	%		167		50	%
SMART Technologies, Inc.		25		14	%		37		14	%
Clearwire Communications, LLC		—		6	%		—		7	%
IM Flash Singapore, LLP		—		—	%		466		18	%
Other equity method investments		179					136
Total	$	992				$	1,669

IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP

Micron and Intel formed IMFT and IMFS to manufacture NAND flash memory products for Micron and Intel. During the second quarter of 2012, we entered into agreements with Micron to modify our joint venture relationship. Under the agreements and as of December 29, 2012, we own a 49%

interest in the remaining assets held by IMFT and no longer hold an ownership interest in IMFS. We received $605 million in the second quarter of 2012 from the sale of assets of IMFS and certain assets of IMFT to Micron, which is reflected as a sale of assets within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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As part of the agreements to modify our joint venture relationship, we also entered into an amended operating agreement for IMFT. This amended operating agreement extends the term of IMFT to 2024, unless earlier terminated under certain terms and conditions, and provides that IMFT may manufacture certain emerging memory technologies in addition to NAND flash memory. These agreements include a supply agreement for Micron to supply us with NAND flash memory products. We provided approximately $365 million to Micron in the second quarter of 2012, primarily for subsequent product purchases under the supply agreement with Micron. A substantial majority of this $365 million is reflected as a cash flow used for operating activities. The agreements also extend our NAND joint development program with Micron and expand it to include emerging memory technologies. Additionally, the amended agreement provides for certain rights that, beginning in 2015, will enable us to sell to Micron, or enable Micron to purchase from us, our interest in IMFT. If Intel exercises this right, Micron would set the closing date of the transaction within two years following such election and could elect to receive financing from Intel for one to two years.

The closing of the joint venture expansion did not have an impact on our consolidated statements of income.

These joint ventures are variable interest entities. All costs of the IMFT joint venture will be passed on to Micron and Intel through our purchase agreements. Our portion of IMFT and IMFS costs, primarily related to product purchases and production-related services, was approximately $705 million during 2012 (approximately $985 million during 2011 and approximately $795 million during 2010). Subsequent to the sale of our ownership interest in IMFS in the second quarter of 2012, we no longer incur costs related to IMFS. The amount due to IMFT for product purchases and services provided was approximately $90 million as of December 29, 2012 (approximately $125 million as of December 31, 2011 due to IMFT and IMFS). During 2012, IMFT returned $137 million to us, which is reflected as a return of equity method investment within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows ($263 million during 2011 and $197 million during 2010).

IMFT depends on Micron and Intel for any additional cash requirements. Our known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of our investment balance in IMFT as of December 29, 2012. Except for the amount due to IMFT for product purchases and services, we did not have any additional liabilities recognized on our consolidated balance sheets in connection with our interest in this joint venture as of December 29, 2012. In addition, our potential future losses could be higher than the carrying amount of our investment, as Intel and Micron are liable for other future operating costs or obligations of IMFT. Future cash calls

could also increase our investment balance and the related exposure to loss. In addition, as we are currently committed to purchasing 49% of IMFT’s production output and production-related services, we may be required to purchase products at a cost in excess of realizable value.

Under the accounting standards for consolidating variable interest entities, the consolidating investor is the entity with the power to direct the activities of the venture that most significantly impact the venture’s economic performance and with the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the venture that could potentially be significant to the venture. We have determined that we do not have both of these characteristics; therefore, we have accounted for our interest in IMFT and our prior interest in IMFS using the equity method of accounting.

Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC

In the first quarter of 2011, Intel and General Electric Company (GE) formed Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC (Care Innovations), an equally owned joint venture in the healthcare industry, that focuses on independent living and delivery of health-related services by means of telecommunications. The company was formed by combining assets of GE Healthcare’s Home Health division and Intel’s Digital Health Group. As a result of forming Care Innovations, we recognized a gain of $164 million in the first quarter of 2011 that was recorded in interest and other, net.

Care Innovations depends on Intel and GE for any additional cash requirements; therefore, it is a variable interest entity. Our known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of our investment balance in Care Innovations as of December 29, 2012.

Intel and GE equally share the power to direct all of Care Innovations’ activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. As a result, we account for our interest in Care Innovations under the equity method of accounting.

SMART Technologies, Inc.

We hold an equity interest in SMART Technologies, Inc. and account for our interest using the equity method of accounting. In 2010, SMART completed an initial public offering of shares approved for listing on The NASDAQ Global Select Market*. We sold approximately 10 million of our 27.5 million shares in the secondary offering. We recognized a gain of $181 million in 2010 on the initial public offering and subsequent sale of our shares in the secondary offering, which is included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

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Clearwire Communications, LLC

In 2008, we invested in Clearwire Communications, LLC (Clearwire LLC). We recognized our proportionate share of losses to the extent that our investment had a positive carrying value. We recognized equity method losses of $145 million in 2011 and $116 million in 2010, which are included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Numonyx B.V.

In 2008, we divested our NOR flash memory business in exchange for an ownership interest in Numonyx. During 2010, we recognized $42 million of equity method gains within gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

During the second quarter of 2010, we sold our ownership interest in Numonyx to Micron and recognized a gain on the sale of $91 million, which is included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net. In exchange for our investment in Numonyx, we received 57.9 million shares of Micron common stock, with an additional 8.6 million shares held in escrow for 12 months after the sale, and we issued a $72 million short-term note payable, which was subsequently paid.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, we sold 21.5 million shares of Micron common stock, which consisted of the 8.6 million shares held in escrow and an additional 12.9 million shares received in the sale of Numonyx. In 2011, we sold the remaining Micron shares.

Cost Method Investments

The carrying value of our non-marketable cost method investments was $1.2 billion as of December 29, 2012 and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2011. In 2012, we recognized impairment charges on non-marketable cost method investments of $104 million within gains (losses) on equity investments, net ($56 million in 2011 and $109 million in 2010).

Note 11: Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net

Gains (losses) on equity investments, net included:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Share of equity method investee losses, net	$	(81	)	$	(204	)	$	(113	)
Impairment charges		(154	)		(132	)		(125	)
Gains on sales, net		183			303			424
Other, net		193			145			162
Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net	$	141		$	112		$	348

Note 12: Interest and Other, Net

The components of interest and other, net were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Interest income	$	97		$	98		$	119
Interest expense		(90	)		(41	)		—
Other, net		87			135			(10	)
Total interest and other, net	$	94		$	192		$	109

Interest expense in the preceding table is net of $240 million of interest capitalized in 2012 ($150 million in 2011 and $134 million in 2010). In 2011, we recognized a gain upon forming the Intel and GE joint venture, Care Innovations, of $164 million, which is included within “other, net,” in the preceding table. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”

Note 13: Acquisitions

2012 Acquisitions

During 2012, we completed 15 acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for aggregate net cash consideration of $638 million. Substantially all of the consideration was allocated to goodwill and acquisition-related developed technology intangible assets. For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for our acquisitions, see “Note 15: Goodwill,” and for information on the classification of intangible assets, see “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets.” The completed acquisitions in 2012, both individually and in the aggregate, were not significant to our consolidated results of operations.

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2011 Acquisitions

McAfee, Inc.

On February 28, 2011, we completed the acquisition of McAfee by acquiring all issued and outstanding common shares in exchange for cash. The acquired company continues to operate as McAfee and offers products for endpoint security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security. In addition to managing the existing McAfee business, the objective of the acquisition was to accelerate and enhance Intel’s combination of hardware and software security solutions, thereby improving the overall security of our platforms.

Total consideration to acquire McAfee was $6.7 billion (net of $943 million of cash and cash equivalents acquired) and comprised the following:

(In Millions)
Cash	$	6,652
Share-based awards assumed		48
Total	$	6,700

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisition of McAfee was recognized as follows:

(In Millions)
Marketable debt securities	$	329
Goodwill		4,299
Identified intangible assets		3,552
Deferred tax assets		738
Other assets		417
Deferred income		(1,049	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,191	)
Other liabilities		(395	)
Total	$	6,700

The goodwill of $4.3 billion arising from the acquisition is primarily attributed to synergies to enable a single company to combine security and hardware for the protection of online devices, as well as the assembled workforce of McAfee. Substantially all of the goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax purposes. For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for the acquisition, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition of McAfee were recognized as follows based upon their fair value as of February 28, 2011:

	Fair Value (In Millions)		Estimated Useful Life (In Years)
Developed technology	$	1,221		4
Customer relationships		1,418		2–7
Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	2,639
In-process research and development		92
Trade names		821
Total identified intangible assets	$	3,552

Acquired developed technology represents the fair value of McAfee products that have reached technological feasibility and were part of McAfee’s product offerings at the date of acquisition. Customer relationships represent the fair value of the underlying relationships and agreements with McAfee’s customers. In-process research and development represents the fair value of incomplete McAfee research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition. Incremental costs incurred for those projects are expensed as incurred in research and development. Since the acquisition was completed, most of the projects have been completed and the associated costs are being amortized. Trade names are indefinite-lived intangible assets and represent the fair value of brand and name recognition associated with the marketing of McAfee’s products and services.

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Other 2011 Acquisitions

During 2011, in addition to the McAfee acquisition, we completed 13 acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for total consideration of $2.1 billion, substantially all cash consideration. Total net cash consideration to acquire the Wireless Solutions (WLS) business of Infineon Technologies AG, which operates as Intel Mobile Communications, was $1.4 billion. The WLS business offers mobile phone components such as baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management integrated circuits. In addition to managing the existing WLS business, the objective of the acquisition was to provide solutions that enable wireless connectivity for a broad range of computing applications.

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, was allocated as follows:

(In Millions)
Fair value of net tangible assets acquired	$	206
Goodwill		517
Identified intangible assets		1,409
Total	$	2,132

For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for the acquisitions, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, were recognized as follows:

	Fair Value (In Millions)		Estimated Useful Life (In Years)
Developed technology	$	1,102		3–9
Customer relationships		144		5–8
Other intangible assets		44		2–7
Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	1,290
In-process research and development		119
Total identified intangible assets	$	1,409

Acquired developed technology represents the fair value of the acquirees’ products that have reached technological feasibility and are a part of the acquirees’ product lines at the time acquired. Customer relationships represent the fair value of the underlying relationships and agreements with the acquirees’ customers. In-process research and development represents the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition. In the future, the fair value of each project at the acquisition date will be either amortized or impaired, depending on whether the project is completed or abandoned. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we performed an impairment analysis that determined that the carrying value of certain acquired in-process research and development was fully impaired, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $21 million.

Actual and Pro Forma Results of Acquirees

Net revenue and net income attributable to acquisitions completed during 2011 have been included in our consolidated statements of income from their respective acquisition dates. The acquisitions completed during 2011 were not individually significant to our consolidated results of operations; however, they were significant in the aggregate. During 2011, the results of the businesses acquired in 2011 contributed approximately $3.6 billion to our net revenue and reduced our net income by approximately $275 million; substantially all of these impacts were attributable to McAfee and Intel Mobile Communications (IMC) and include the impacts of the amortization of acquired identified intangible assets.

McAfee is a non-reportable operating segment and is aggregated with similar non-reportable operating segments within the software and services operating segments category for segment reporting purposes. IMC is a non-reportable operating segment and is aggregated with similar non-reportable operating segments within the other Intel architecture operating segments category for segment reporting purposes. For further information, see “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information.”

The unaudited pro forma financial results for 2011 and 2010 combine the historical results of Intel for 2011 and 2010, respectively, along with the historical results of the businesses acquired during 2011 for 2011 and 2010, respectively. The results include the effects of pro forma adjustments as if businesses acquired in 2011 were acquired on December 27, 2009. The 2010 pro forma results include a non-recurring adjustment of $307 million, which reduces net income due to the revaluation of McAfee’s historic deferred revenue to fair value.

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The unaudited pro forma financial results presented below do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the acquisitions. This is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of future operations or results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions been completed as of December 27, 2009.

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts—Unaudited)	2011		2010
Net revenue	$	54,738	$	47,350
Net income	$	13,028	$	11,190
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.41	$	1.96

2010 Acquisitions

During 2010, we completed three business acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for aggregate net cash consideration of $218 million. Substantially all of the consideration was allocated to goodwill

and acquisition-related developed technology intangible assets. The completed acquisitions in 2010, both individually and in the aggregate, were not significant to our consolidated results of operations.

Note 14: Divestitures

In the first quarter of 2011, we completed the divestiture of our Digital Health Group by entering into an agreement with GE to form an equally owned joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on independent living and delivery of health-related services via telecommunications. The new company, Care Innovations, was formed by combining assets of GE Healthcare’s Home Health division and Intel’s Digital Health Group. During the first quarter of 2011, as a result of the formation of Care Innovations, we recognized a gain of $164 million, within interest and other, net. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”

Note 15: Goodwill

Goodwill activity for the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

(In Millions)	PC Client Group			Data Center Group		Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments			Software and Services Operating Segments			Total
December 25, 2010	$	2,234		$	1,459	$	582		$	256		$	4,531
Additions due to McAfee acquisition		746			—		—			3,553			4,299
Additions due to other acquisitions		24			94		176			223			517
Transfers		(86	)		—		86			—			—
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—			—		—			(93	)		(93	)
December 31, 2011	$	2,918		$	1,553	$	844		$	3,939		$	9,254
Additions due to other acquisitions		44			286		78			44			452
Impairments		—			—		(6	)		—			(6	)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—			—		—			10			10
December 29, 2012	$	2,962		$	1,839	$	916		$	3,993		$	9,710

We completed the acquisition of McAfee during the first quarter of 2011. The goodwill recognized from this acquisition was allocated between the McAfee operating segment and our PC Client Group based on the relative expected fair value provided by the acquisition, which reflected the estimated synergistic value generated within the PC Client Group from incorporating McAfee’s security expertise, reputation, and customer base. The goodwill recognized from our other acquisitions during 2011 was allocated to McAfee, the

Software and Services Group, Intel Mobile Communications, the Data Center Group, the Phone Group (formerly the Ultra-Mobility Group), and the PC Client Group. McAfee and the Software and Services Group are included in the software and services operating segments category in the preceding table, while Intel Mobile Communications and the Phone Group are included in the other Intel architecture operating segments category. For further information about our acquisitions during 2011 see “Note 13: Acquisitions.”

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During the first quarter of 2011, we formed the Netbook and Tablet Group, which included platforms designed for the netbook and tablet market segments and was included in the other Intel architecture operating segments. Due to the formation of this new operating segment, goodwill was transferred from our PC Client Group to the Netbook and Tablet Group. In 2012, we reorganized and allocated goodwill from the Netbook and Tablet Group into three operating segments: Netbook Group, Tablet Group, and Service Provider Group. These three new operating segments are included in the other Intel architecture operating segments. Additionally, the former Ultra-Mobility Group is now the Phone

Group. For further information see “Note 28: Operating Segments and Geographic Information.”

During the fourth quarters of 2012, 2011, and 2010, we completed our annual impairment assessments and we concluded that goodwill was not impaired in any of these years. The accumulated impairment losses as of December 29, 2012 were $719 million: $341 million associated with our PC Client Group, $279 million associated with our Data Center Group, and $99 million associated with other Intel architecture operating segments.

Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012
(In Millions)	Gross Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,778	$	(1,116	)	$	1,662
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,712		(551	)		1,161
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(33	)		35
Licensed technology and patents		2,986		(699	)		2,287
Other intangible assets		238		(86	)		152
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	7,782	$	(2,485	)	$	5,297
Acquisition-related trade names		809		—			809
Other intangible assets		129		—			129
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	$	938	$	—		$	938
Total identified intangible assets	$	8,720	$	(2,485	)	$	6,235

(In Millions)	December 31, 2011
	Gross Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,615	$	(570	)	$	2,045
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,714		(254	)		1,460
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(21	)		47
Licensed technology and patents		2,395		(707	)		1,688
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	6,792	$	(1,552	)	$	5,240
Acquisition-related trade names		806		—			806
Other intangible assets		221		—			221
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		1,027	$	—		$	1,027
Total identified intangible assets	$	7,819	$	(1,552	)	$	6,267

As a result of our acquisitions in 2012, we recorded acquisition-related developed technology of $168 million with a weighted average life of 10 years. During 2012, we purchased licensed technology and patents of $815 million with a weighted average useful life of nine years, including wireless patents purchased from InterDigital, Inc. for $375 million to be amortized over approximately 10 years. Additionally, we recorded other intangible assets subject to

amortization of $238 million associated with customer relationships, which will be amortized over four years.

As a result of our acquisition of McAfee during the first quarter of 2011, we recorded $3.6 billion of identified intangible assets. In addition, as a result of our other acquisitions during 2011, we recorded $1.4 billion of identified intangible assets, the substantial majority of which was from the acquisition of the WLS business of Infineon.

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In January 2011, we entered into a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA. Under the agreement, we received a license to all of NVIDIA’s patents with a capture period that runs through March 2017 while NVIDIA products are licensed to our patents, subject to exclusions for x86 products, certain chipsets, and certain flash memory technology products. The agreement also included settlement of the existing litigation between the companies, as well as broad mutual general releases. We agreed to make payments totaling $1.5 billion to NVIDIA over six years ($300 million in each of January 2011, 2012, and 2013; and $200 million in each of January 2014, 2015, and 2016), which resulted in a liability totaling approximately $1.4 billion, on a discounted basis. In the fourth quarter of 2010, we recognized an expense of $100 million related to the litigation settlement. In the first quarter of 2011, we recognized the remaining amount of $1.3 billion as licensed technology, which will be amortized into cost of sales over its estimated useful life of 17 years. The initial recognition of the intangible asset and associated liability for future payments to NVIDIA is treated as a non-cash transaction and, therefore, has no impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Future payments will be treated as cash used for financing activities. As of December 29, 2012, the remaining liability of $875 million is classified within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, based on the expected timing of the underlying payments.

We recorded amortization expense on the consolidated statements of income as follows: amortization of acquisition-related developed technology and licensed technology and patents is included in cost of sales, amortization of acquisition-related customer relationships and trade names is included in amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, and amortization of other intangible assets is recorded as a reduction of revenue.

Amortization expenses for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	557	$	482	$	65
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	296	$	250	$	10
Acquisition-related trade names	$	12	$	10	$	8
Licensed technology and patents	$	214	$	181	$	157
Other intangible assets	$	86	$	—	$	—

Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of December 29, 2012, we expect future amortization expense to be as follows:

(In Millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	552	$	530	$	254	$	167	$	47
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	275	$	261	$	244	$	226	$	134
Acquisition-related trade names	$	11	$	10	$	9	$	4	$	1
Licensed technology and patents	$	274	$	264	$	248	$	234	$	196
Other intangible assets	$	104	$	9	$	39	$	—	$	—

Note 17: Deferred Income

Deferred income at the end of each period was as follows:

(In Millions)	Dec. 29,     2012		Dec. 31,     2011
Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors	$	694	$	751
Deferred income from software and services operating segments		1,238		1,178
Current deferred income	$	1,932	$	1,929
Non-current deferred income from software and services operating segments		473		460
Total deferred income	$	2,405	$	2,389

We classify non-current deferred income from the software and services operating segments in other long-term liabilities.

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Note 18: Chipset Design Issue

In January 2011, as part of our ongoing quality assurance procedures, we identified a design issue with the Intel^® 6 Series Express Chipset family (formerly code-named Cougar Point). The issue affected chipsets sold in the fourth quarter of 2010 and January 2011. We subsequently implemented a silicon fix and began shipping the updated version of the affected chipset in February 2011. The total cost to repair and replace affected materials and systems, located with customers and in the market, was $733 million. We recorded a charge of $311 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, which comprised $67 million in product costs for the affected chipsets and $244 million to establish a product accrual for this issue. We recognized a charge of $343 million in the first quarter of 2011, primarily related to an additional product accrual for the estimated costs to repair and replace affected materials and systems associated with products sold subsequent to December 25, 2010. In the second quarter of 2011, we recognized an additional $79 million charge as we finalized agreements with customers for reimbursement to repair and replace affected materials and systems. We do not

expect to have any significant future adjustments to our estimate. The charges incurred in 2011 and 2010 are reflected in the results of the PC Client Group operating segment. As of December 29, 2012, an insignificant product accrual remained for the chipset design issue.

Note 19: Borrowings

Short-Term Debt

As of December 29, 2012, short-term debt consisted of drafts payable of $264 million and notes payable of $48 million (commercial paper of $200 million and drafts payable of $47 million as of December 31, 2011). We have an ongoing authorization from our Board of Directors to borrow up to $3.0 billion, including through the issuance of commercial paper. Maximum borrowings under our commercial paper program during 2012 were $500 million ($1.4 billion during 2011). Our commercial paper was rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s and P-1 by Moody’s as of December 29, 2012.

Long-Term Debt

Our long-term debt as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
2012 Senior notes due 2017 at 1.35%	$	2,997	$	—
2012 Senior notes due 2022 at 2.70%		1,494		—
2012 Senior notes due 2032 at 4.00%		743		—
2012 Senior notes due 2042 at 4.25%		924		—
2011 Senior notes due 2016 at 1.95%		1,498		1,498
2011 Senior notes due 2021 at 3.30%		1,996		1,995
2011 Senior notes due 2041 at 4.80%		1,489		1,489
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2039 at 3.25%		1,063		1,052
2005 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2035 at 2.95%		932		919
2007 Arizona bonds due 2037 at 5.30%		—		131
Total long-term debt	$	13,136	$	7,084

Senior Notes

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we issued $6.2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes for general corporate purposes and to repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock repurchase program. In the third quarter of 2011, we issued $5.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, primarily to repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock repurchase program, and for general corporate purposes.

Our senior notes pay a fixed rate of interest semiannually. We may redeem our senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time at our option at specified redemption prices. The senior notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and will effectively rank junior to all liabilities of our subsidiaries.

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Convertible Debentures

In 2009, we issued $2.0 billion of junior subordinated convertible debentures (the 2009 debentures). In 2005, we issued $1.6 billion of junior subordinated convertible debentures (the 2005 debentures). Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures pay a fixed rate of interest semiannually.

	2009 Debentures			2005 Debentures
Annual coupon interest rate		3.25	%		2.95	%
Annual effective interest rate		7.20	%		6.45	%
Maximum amount of contingent interest that will accrue per year		0.50	%		0.40	%

The effective interest rate is based on the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures have a contingent interest component that requires us to pay interest based on certain thresholds or for certain events, commencing on August 1, 2019 for the 2009 debentures. As of December 29, 2012, we have not met any of the thresholds or events related to the 2005 debentures. The fair values of the related embedded derivatives were $6 million and zero as of December 29, 2012 for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively ($10 million and zero as of December 31, 2011 for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively).

Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are convertible, subject to certain conditions, into shares of our common stock. Holders can surrender the 2009 debentures for conversion if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20

trading days during the 30 consecutive trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter. Holders can surrender the 2005 debentures for conversion at any time. We will settle any conversion or repurchase of the 2009 debentures in cash up to the face value, and any amount in excess of face value will be settled in cash or stock at our option. However, we can settle any conversion or repurchase of the 2005 debentures in cash or stock at our option. On or after August 5, 2019, we can redeem, for cash, all or part of the 2009 debentures for the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the date on which we provide notice of redemption. We can redeem, for cash, all or part of the 2005 debentures for the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the date on which we provide notice of redemption. If certain events occur in the future, the indentures governing the 2009 and 2005 debentures provide that each holder of the debentures can, for a pre-defined period of time, require us to repurchase the holder’s debentures for the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are subordinated in right of payment to any existing and future senior debt and to the other liabilities of our subsidiaries. We have concluded that both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are not conventional convertible debt instruments and that the embedded stock conversion options qualify as derivatives. In addition, we have concluded that the embedded conversion options would be classified in stockholders’ equity if they were freestanding derivative instruments. As such, the embedded conversion options are not accounted for separately as derivatives.

	2009 Debentures				2005 Debentures
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Outstanding principal	$	2,000	$	2,000	$	1,600	$	1,600
Equity component carrying amount	$	613	$	613	$	466	$	466
Unamortized discount	$	922	$	933	$	656	$	669
Net debt carrying amount	$	1,063	$	1,052	$	932	$	919
Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures)		45.05		44.55		33.86		32.94
Effective conversion price (per share of common stock)	$	22.20	$	22.45	$	29.53	$	30.36

In the preceding table, the remaining amortization periods for the unamortized discounts for the 2009 and 2005 debentures are approximately 27 and 23 years, respectively, as of December 29, 2012.

The conversion rate adjusts for certain events outlined in the indentures governing the 2009 and 2005 debentures, such as

quarterly dividend distributions in excess of $0.14 and $0.10 per share for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively, but it does not adjust for accrued interest. In addition, the conversion rate will increase for a holder of either the 2009 or 2005 debentures who elects to convert the debentures in connection with certain share exchanges, mergers, or consolidations involving Intel.

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Arizona Bonds

In 2007, we guaranteed repayment of principal and interest on bonds issued by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Chandler, Arizona, which constituted an unsecured general obligation for Intel. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued in December 2007 was $125 million. The 2007 Arizona bonds were tendered and repaid in December 2012. These bonds bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.3%. In the future, we may re-market the bonds as either fixed-rate bonds for a specified period or as variable-rate bonds until their final maturity on December 1, 2037.

Debt Maturities

As of December 29, 2012, our aggregate debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows (in millions):

Year Payable
2013	$	—
2014		—
2015		—
2016		1,500
2017		3,000
2018 and thereafter		10,275
Total	$	14,775

Substantially all of the difference between the total aggregate debt maturities in the preceding table and the total carrying amount of our debt is due to the unamortized discount of our convertible debentures.

Note 20: Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Contribution Plans

We provide tax-qualified retirement contribution plans for the benefit of eligible employees, former employees, and retirees in the U.S. and certain other countries. The plans are designed to provide employees with an accumulation of funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2011 are eligible for and receive discretionary employer contributions in the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan, while employees hired on or after January 1, 2011 receive discretionary employer contributions in the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan. Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) determines the annual discretionary employer contribution amounts for the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan and the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan under

delegation of authority from our Board of Directors, pursuant to the terms of the plans. As of December 29, 2012, 80% of our U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan assets were invested in equities, and 20% were invested in fixed-income instruments. These assets are managed by external investment managers. The discretionary employer contributions made to the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan are participant-directed.

For the benefit of eligible U.S. employees, we also provide a non-tax-qualified supplemental deferred compensation plan for certain highly compensated employees. This plan is designed to permit certain discretionary employer contributions and to permit employee deferral of a portion of compensation in addition to their Intel 401(k) Savings Plan deferrals. This plan is unfunded.

We expensed $357 million for the qualified and non-qualified U.S. retirement contribution plans in 2012 ($340 million in 2011 and $319 million in 2010). In the first quarter of 2013, we funded $336 million for the 2012 contributions to the qualified U.S. retirement contribution plans.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

U.S. Pension Benefits.  For employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, we provide a tax-qualified defined-benefit pension plan, the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan, for the benefit of eligible employees, former employees, and retirees in the U.S. The U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan benefit is determined by a participant’s years of service and final average compensation (taking into account the participant’s Social Security wage base). The plan generates a minimum pension benefit if the participants’ U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan benefit exceeds the annuitized value of their U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan benefit. If participant balances in the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan do not grow sufficiently, the projected benefit obligation of the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan could increase significantly.

Non-U.S. Pension Benefits.  We also provide defined-benefit pension plans in certain other countries, most significantly Ireland, Israel, Germany and Japan. Consistent with the requirements of local law, we deposit funds for certain plans with insurance companies, with third-party trustees, or into government-managed accounts, and/or accrue for the unfunded portion of the obligation. As of June 20, 2012 (the effective date), Ireland closed its pension plan to employees hired on or after the effective date.

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U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits.  Upon retirement, eligible U.S. employees are credited with a defined dollar amount, based on years of service, into a U.S. Sheltered Employee Retirement Medical Account (SERMA). These credits can be used to pay all or a portion of the cost to purchase coverage in the retiree’s choice of medical plan. If the available credits are not sufficient to pay the entire cost of the coverage, the remaining cost is the retiree’s responsibility.

Funding Policy.  Our practice is to fund the various pension plans and the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan in amounts sufficient to meet the minimum requirements of U.S. federal laws and regulations or applicable local laws and regulations. Additional funding may be provided as deemed appropriate. Depending on the design of the plan, local customs, and market circumstances, the liabilities of a plan may exceed qualified plan assets.

Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets

The changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets for the plans described above were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Beginning benefit obligation	$	1,480		$	739		$	1,121		$	902		$	369		$	297
Service cost		98			51			64			63			30			18
Interest cost		69			42			52			52			17			16
Plan acquisitions		—			—			—			68			—			—
Plan participants’ contributions		—			—			11			10			4			4
Actuarial (gain) loss		108			688			172			98			75			45
Currency exchange rate changes		—			—			15			(38	)		—			—
Plan curtailments		—			—			—			(6	)		—			—
Plan settlements		—			—			—			(13	)		—			—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13	)		(40	)		(23	)		(15	)		(11	)		(11	)
Ending projected benefit obligation	$	1,742		$	1,480		$	1,412		$	1,121		$	484		$	369

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Change in plan assets:
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$	648		$	569		$	722		$	642		$	116		$	59
Actual return on plan assets		49			26			70			(26	)		—			1
Plan acquisitions		—			—			—			72			—			—
Employer contributions		—			93			52			76			82			63
Plan participants’ contributions		—			—			11			10			4			4
Currency exchange rate changes		—			—			6			(24	)		—			—
Plan settlements		—			—			—			(13	)		—			—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13	)		(40	)		(23	)		(15	)		(11	)		(11	)
Ending fair value of plan assets	$	684		$	648		$	838		$	722		$	191		$	116

The following table summarizes the amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Other long-term assets	$	—		$	—		$	1		$	6		$	—		$	—
Accrued compensation and benefits		—			—			(3	)		(7	)		—			—
Other long-term liabilities		(1,058	)		(832	)		(572	)		(398	)		(293	)		(253	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), before tax		1,050			1,039			477			330			138			66
Net amount recognized	$	(8	)	$	207		$	(97	)	$	(69	)	$	(155	)	$	(187	)

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The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes, as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Net prior service credit (cost)	$	—		$	—		$	12		$	14		$	(60	)	$	(63	)
Net actuarial gain (loss)		(1,050	)		(1,039	)		(489	)		(344	)		(78	)		(3	)
Defined benefit plans, net	$	(1,050	)	$	(1,039	)	$	(477	)	$	(330	)	$	(138	)	$	(66	)

As of December 29, 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation was $562 million for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan ($426 million as of December 31, 2011) and $1.1 billion for the non-U.S. defined-benefit pension plans ($836 million as of December 31, 2011). Included in the aggregate data in the following tables are the amounts applicable to our pension plans, with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, as well as plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets. Amounts related to such plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Benefits				Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	—	$	—	$	813	$	563
Plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	508	$	363
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligations	$	1,742	$	1,480	$	1,400	$	1,064
Plan assets	$	684	$	648	$	825	$	658

Assumptions

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the plans as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Discount rate		3.9	%		4.7	%		4.2	%		4.9	%		3.6	%		4.6	%
Rate of compensation increase		4.1	%		4.5	%		4.0	%		4.2	%		n/a			n/a

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine costs for the plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension Benefits									Non-U.S. Pension Benefits									U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
	2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010
Discount rate		4.7	%		5.8	%		6.1	%		5.0	%		5.3	%		5.6	%		4.6	%		5.6	%		6.3	%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets		5.0	%		5.5	%		4.5	%		5.9	%		6.3	%		6.2	%		3.0	%		3.0	%		n/a
Rate of compensation increase		4.5	%		4.7	%		5.1	%		4.1	%		4.3	%		3.6	%		n/a			n/a			n/a

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For the U.S. plans, we developed the discount rate by calculating the benefit payment streams by year to determine when benefit payments will be due. We then matched the benefit payment streams by year to the AA corporate bond rates to match the timing and amount of the expected benefit payments and discounted back to the measurement date to determine the appropriate discount rate. For the non-U.S. plans, we used two approaches to develop the discount rate. In certain countries, we used a model consisting of a theoretical bond portfolio for which the timing and amount of cash flows approximated the estimated benefit payments of our pension plans. In other countries, we analyzed current market long-term bond rates and matched the bond maturity with the average duration of the pension liabilities. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumptions takes into consideration both duration and risk of the

investment portfolios, and is developed through consensus and building-block methodologies. The consensus methodology includes unadjusted estimates by the fund manager on future market expectations by broad asset classes and geography. The building-block approach determines the rates of return implied by historical risk premiums across asset classes. In addition, we analyzed rates of return relevant to the country where each plan is in effect and the investments applicable to the plan, expectations of future returns, local actuarial projections, and the projected long-term rates of return from external investment managers. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets shown for the non-U.S. plan assets is weighted to reflect each country’s relative portion of the non-U.S. plan assets.

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The net periodic benefit cost for the plans included the following components:

	U.S. Pension Benefits									Non-U.S. Pension Benefits									U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010
Service cost	$	98		$	51		$	38		$	64		$	63		$	40		$	30		$	18		$	16
Interest cost		69			42			34			52			52			35			17			16			14
Expected return on plan assets		(31	)		(31	)		(18	)		(42	)		(47	)		(34	)		(4	)		(2	)		—
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—			(2	)		(1	)		1			7			8			6
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)		74			26			18			16			11			5			—			(1	)		(1	)
Recognized curtailment gains		—			—			—			—			(4	)		—			—			—			—
Recognized settlement losses		—			—			—			—			6			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	210		$	88		$	72		$	88		$	80		$	47		$	50		$	39		$	35

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U.S. Pension Plan Assets

In general, the investment strategy for U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets is to maximize risk-adjusted returns, taking into consideration the investment horizon and expected volatility, to ensure that there are sufficient assets available to pay pension benefits as they come due. The

allocation to each asset class will fluctuate with market conditions, such as volatility and liquidity concerns, and will typically be rebalanced when outside the target ranges, which are 80% to 90% for fixed-income debt instrument investments and 10% to 20% for hedge fund investments. The expected long-term rate of return for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets is 4.5%.

U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012
	Fair Value Measured at Reporting Date Using						Total
(In Millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Equity securities:
Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	92	$	—	$	92
Fixed income:
Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		17		—		17
Global Bond Fund—government bonds		177		81		—		258
Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		83		83
Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		72		142		—		214
Global Bond Fund—other		1		9		—		10
Total assets measured at fair value	$	250	$	341	$	83	$	674
Cash								10
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value							$	684
	December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measured at Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	97	$	—	$	97
Fixed income:
Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		51		—		51
Global Bond Fund—government bonds		94		166		—		260
Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		78		78
Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		—		147		—		147
Global Bond Fund—other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value	$	94	$	467	$	78	$	639
Cash								9
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value							$	648

The Global Bond Fund investment strategy seeks to invest in fixed-income securities that provide protection from both deflation and inflation while providing current income. Government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities and include instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and U.S. agency securities. Corporate bonds include both U.S. and non-U.S. bonds with the majority held in high-quality bonds. We classified asset-backed securities in the Global

Bond Fund as Level 3, as we have used unobservable inputs to the valuations that were significant to the fair value measurements. During 2012, approximately $90 million of government bonds and corporate bonds was transferred from Level 2 to Level 1, primarily based on the increased market activity for the underlying securities. Our policy is to reflect transfers in and transfers out at the beginning of the period in which a change in circumstances resulted in the transfer.

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Non-U.S. Plan Assets

The investments of the non-U.S. plans are managed by insurance companies, third-party trustees, or pension funds, consistent with regulations or market practice of the country where the assets are invested. The investment manager makes investment decisions within the guidelines set by Intel or local regulations. The investment manager evaluates performance by comparing the actual rate of return to the return on other similar assets. Investments managed by qualified insurance companies or pension funds under

standard contracts follow local regulations, and we are not actively involved in their investment strategies. For the assets that we have discretion to set investment guidelines, the assets are invested in developed country equities and fixed-income debt instruments, either through index funds or direct investment. In general, the investment strategy is designed to accumulate a diversified portfolio among markets, asset classes, or individual securities to reduce market risk and to assure that the pension assets are available to pay benefits as they come due. The average expected long-term rate of return for the non-U.S. plan assets is 5.2%.

Non-U.S. plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012
	Fair Value Measured at Reporting Date Using						Total
(In Millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Equity securities:
Global equities	$	183	$	53	$	—	$	236
Real estate		—		—		10		10
Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		2		2
Fixed income:
Non-U.S. government bonds		—		177		—		177
Money market funds		58		—		—		58
Investments held by insurance companies		—		302		—		302
Insurance contracts		—		—		31		31
Other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value	$	241	$	538	$	43	$	822
Cash								16
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value							$	838
	December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measured at Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
Global equities	$	153	$	48	$	—	$	201
Real estate		—		—		10		10
Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		3		3
Fixed income:
Non-U.S. government bonds		—		124		—		124
Money market funds		57		—		—		57
Investments held by insurance companies		—		280		—		280
Insurance contracts		—		—		29		29
Other		5		—		—		5
Total assets measured at fair value	$	215	$	452	$	42	$	709
Cash								13
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value							$	722

Certain amounts in the 2011 non-U.S. plan assets at fair value table have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

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The majority of the assets in the “Global equities” category in the preceding tables are invested in a diversified mix of equities of developed countries, including the U.S., and emerging markets throughout the world.

The “Investments held by insurance companies” and “Insurance contracts” categories in the preceding tables are managed by qualified insurance companies. We do not have control over the target allocation or visibility of the investment strategies of those investments. Insurance contracts and investments held by insurance companies made up 40% of total non-U.S. plan assets as of December 29, 2012 (43% as of December 31, 2011).

The target allocation of the non-U.S. plan assets that we have control over is 49% equity securities and 51% fixed-income instruments.

U.S. Postretirement Medical Plan Assets

In general, the investment strategy for U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets is to invest primarily in liquid assets due to the level of expected future benefit payments. In 2012 we modified the investment strategy for plan assets from investing solely in a money market account to investing in a tax-aware global equity portfolio, which is actively managed by an external investment manager. The tax-aware global equity portfolio is comprised of a diversified mix of equities in developed countries, including the U.S., and

emerging markets throughout the world. The expected long-term rate of return for the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets is 7.7%. As of December 29, 2012, all of the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets were invested in exchange-traded equity securities and were measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.

Concentrations of Risk

We manage a variety of risks, including market, credit, and liquidity risks, across our plan assets through our investment managers. We define a concentration of risk as an undiversified exposure to one of the aforementioned risks that unnecessarily increases the exposure to a loss of plan assets. We monitor exposure to such risks in both the U.S. and non-U.S. plans by monitoring the magnitude of the risk in each plan and diversifying our exposure to such risks across a variety of instruments, markets, and counterparties. As of December 29, 2012, we did not have concentrations of risk in any single entity, manager, counterparty, sector, industry, or country.

Funding Expectations

Under applicable law for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan and the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan, we are not required to make any contributions during 2013. Our expected required funding for the non-U.S. plans during 2013 is approximately $63 million.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

Estimated benefit payments over the next 10 fiscal years are as follows:

(In Millions)	U.S. Pension Benefits		Non-U.S. Pension Benefits		U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
2013	$	41	$	24	$	18
2014	$	48	$	26	$	19
2015	$	61	$	27	$	23
2016	$	76	$	29	$	22
2017	$	90	$	31	$	22
2018–2022	$	799	$	201	$	121

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Note 21: Commitments

A portion of our capital equipment and certain facilities are under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2028. Additionally, portions of our land are under leases that expire at various dates through 2062. Rental expense was $214 million in 2012 ($178 million in 2011 and $124 million in 2010).

Minimum rental commitments under all non-cancelable leases with an initial term in excess of one year were as follows as of December 29, 2012:

(In Millions)
2013	$	206
2014		177
2015		138
2016		98
2017		80
2018 and thereafter		210
Total	$	909

Commitments for construction or purchase of property, plant and equipment totaled $4.6 billion as of December 29, 2012 ($4.7 billion as of December 31, 2011), substantially all of which will be due within the next year. Other purchase obligations and commitments totaled approximately $2.0 billion as of December 29, 2012 (approximately $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2011). Other purchase obligations and commitments include payments due under various types of licenses and agreements to purchase goods or services, as well as payments due under non-contingent funding obligations. Funding obligations include, for example, agreements to fund various projects with other companies. In addition, we have various contractual commitments with Micron and IMFT. For further information on these contractual commitments, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”

Note 22: Employee Equity Incentive Plans

Our equity incentive plans are broad-based, long-term programs intended to attract and retain talented employees and align stockholder and employee interests.

In May 2011, stockholders approved an extension of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan). Stockholders approved 168 million additional shares for issuance, increasing the total shares of common stock available for issuance as equity awards to employees and non-employee directors to 596 million shares. The approval also extended the expiration

date of the 2006 Plan to June 2014. The maximum shares to be awarded as non-vested shares (restricted stock) or non-vested share units (restricted stock units) was increased to 394 million shares. As of December 29, 2012, 247 million shares remained available for future grant under the 2006 Plan.

Going forward, we may assume the equity incentive plans and the outstanding equity awards of certain acquired companies. Once they are assumed, we do not grant additional shares under those plans. In connection with our completed acquisition of McAfee in 2011, we assumed McAfee’s equity incentive plan and issued replacement awards. The stock options and restricted stock units issued generally retain similar terms and conditions of the respective plan under which they were originally granted.

We issue restricted stock units with both a market condition and a service condition (market-based restricted stock units), referred to in our 2012 Proxy Statement as outperformance stock units, to a small group of senior officers and non-employee directors. For market-based restricted stock units issued in 2012, the number of shares of Intel common stock to be received at vesting will range from 50% to 200% of the target amount, based on total stockholder return (TSR) on Intel common stock measured against the benchmark TSR of a peer group over a three-year period. TSR is a measure of stock price appreciation plus any dividends paid in this performance period. As of December 29, 2012, 4 million market-based restricted stock units were outstanding. These market-based restricted stock units accrue dividend equivalents and generally vest three years and one month from the grant date.

Equity awards granted to employees in 2012 under our equity incentive plans generally vest over four years from the date of grant, and options expire seven years from the date of grant, with the exception of market-based restricted stock units, a small number of restricted stock units granted to executive-level employees, and replacement awards related to acquisitions.

The 2006 Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to purchase shares of our common stock at 85% of the value of our common stock on specific dates. In May 2011, stockholders approved an extension of the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan. Stockholders approved 133 million additional shares for issuance, increasing the total shares of common stock available for issuance to 373 million shares. The approval also extended the expiration date of the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan to August 2016. As of December 29, 2012, 237 million shares were available for issuance under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan.

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Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation recognized in 2012 was $1.1 billion ($1.1 billion in 2011 and $917 million in 2010).

On a quarterly basis, we assess changes to our estimate of expected equity award forfeitures based on our review of recent forfeiture activity and expected future employee turnover. We recognize the effect of adjustments made to the forfeiture rates, if any, in the period that we change the

forfeiture estimate. The effect of forfeiture adjustments in 2012, 2011, and 2010 was not significant.

The total share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of inventory as of December 29, 2012 was $41 million ($38 million as of December 31, 2011 and $48 million as of December 25, 2010). During 2012, the tax benefit that we realized for the tax deduction from share-based awards totaled $510 million ($327 million in 2011 and $266 million in 2010).

We estimate the fair value of restricted stock unit awards with time-based vesting using the value of our common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on our common stock prior to vesting. We estimate the fair value of market-based restricted stock units using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant. We based the weighted average estimated value of restricted stock unit grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that we used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	25.32		$	19.86		$	22.56
Risk-free interest rate		0.3	%		0.7	%		1.1	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.6	%
Volatility		26	%		27	%		31	%

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted under our equity incentive plans and rights to acquire stock granted under our stock purchase plan. We based the weighted average estimated value of employee stock option grants and rights granted under the stock purchase plan, as well as the weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	Stock Options									Stock Purchase Plan
	2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	4.22		$	3.91		$	4.82		$	5.47		$	4.69		$	4.71
Expected life (in years)		5.3			5.4			4.9			0.5			0.5			0.5
Risk-free interest rate		1.0	%		2.2	%		2.5	%		0.1	%		0.2	%		0.2	%
Volatility		25	%		27	%		28	%		24	%		26	%		32	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.7	%		3.3	%		3.6	%		3.1	%

We base the expected volatility on implied volatility because we have determined that implied volatility is more reflective of market conditions and a better indicator of expected volatility than historical volatility. Prior to 2011, we used the simplified method of calculating expected life due to significant differences in the vesting terms and contractual life of current

option grants compared to our historical grants. In 2011, we began using historical option exercise data as the basis for determining expected life, as we believe that we have sufficient historical data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected life input for valuing options using the Black-Scholes model.

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Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Information with respect to outstanding restricted stock unit (RSU) activity is as follows:

(In Millions, Except Per RSU Amounts)	Number of RSUs			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
December 26, 2009		105.4		$	17.03
Granted		32.4		$	22.56
Vested		(34.6	)	$	17.70
Forfeited		(3.4	)	$	17.98
December 25, 2010		99.8		$	18.56
Granted		43.3		$	19.86
Assumed in acquisition		5.8		$	20.80
Vested		(37.5	)	$	18.60
Forfeited		(4.4	)	$	19.07
December 31, 2011		107.0		$	19.18
Granted		49.9		$	25.32
Vested		(43.2	)	$	18.88
Forfeited		(4.4	)	$	20.93
December 29, 2012		109.3		$	22.03
Expected to vest as of December 29, 2012		103.5		$	20.21

The aggregate fair value of awards that vested in 2012 was $1.2 billion ($753 million in 2011 and $808 million in 2010), which represents the market value of Intel common stock on the date that the restricted stock units vested. The grant-date fair value of awards that vested in 2012 was $816 million ($697 million in 2011 and $612 million in 2010). The number of restricted stock units vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. Restricted stock units

that are expected to vest are net of estimated future forfeitures.

As of December 29, 2012, there was $1.5 billion in unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock units granted under our equity incentive plans. We expect to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

Stock Option Awards

As of December 29, 2012, options outstanding that have vested and are expected to vest are as follows:

	Number of Options (In Millions)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In  Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In Millions)
Vested		139.8	$	19.76		2.5	$	199
Expected to vest		59.9	$	21.12		4.7	$	69
Total		199.7	$	20.17		3.2	$	268

Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price and $20.23, the closing price of Intel common stock on December 28, 2012, as reported on The NASDAQ Global Select Market*, for all in-the-money options outstanding. Options outstanding that are expected to vest are net of estimated future option forfeitures.

Options with a fair value of $205 million completed vesting during 2012 ($226 million during 2011 and $240 million during 2010). As of December 29, 2012, there was $96 million in unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options granted under our equity incentive plans. We expect to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.0 years.

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Additional information with respect to stock option activity is as follows:

(In Millions, Except Per Option Amounts)	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
December 26, 2009		451.3		$	25.08
Grants		20.2		$	23.25
Exercises		(16.6	)	$	18.36
Cancellations and forfeitures		(16.1	)	$	24.76
Expirations		(52.4	)	$	60.68
December 25, 2010		386.4		$	20.45
Grants		14.7		$	21.49
Assumed in acquisition		12.0		$	15.80
Exercises		(86.3	)	$	20.06
Cancellations and forfeitures		(8.6	)	$	20.47
Expirations		(19.9	)	$	24.85
December 31, 2011		298.3		$	20.12
Grants		13.5		$	27.01
Exercises		(85.8	)	$	20.45
Cancellations and forfeitures		(3.9	)	$	21.17
Expirations		(19.3	)	$	22.45
December 29, 2012		202.8		$	20.20
Options exercisable as of:
December 25, 2010		263.0		$	21.03
December 31, 2011		203.6		$	20.44
December 29, 2012		139.8		$	19.76

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock option exercises in 2012 was $517 million ($318 million in 2011 and $65 million in 2010), which represents the difference between the exercise price and the value of Intel common stock at the time of exercise.

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of December 29, 2012:

	Outstanding Options						Exercisable Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares (In Millions)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number of Shares (In Millions)		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$1.12–$15.00		3.6		4.0	$	11.94		2.3	$	11.75
$15.01–$20.00		125.1		2.9	$	18.30		96.5	$	18.37
$20.01–$25.00		50.3		3.6	$	22.18		30.1	$	22.14
$25.01–$30.00		23.3		4.1	$	27.09		10.4	$	26.97
$30.01–$33.03		0.5		0.9	$	32.08		0.5	$	32.08
Total		202.8		3.2	$	20.20		139.8	$	19.76

These options will expire if they are not exercised by specific dates through April 2021. Option exercise prices for options exercised during the three-year period ended December 29, 2012 ranged from $0.33 to $28.15.

Stock Purchase Plan

Approximately 72% of our employees were participating in our stock purchase plan as of December 29, 2012 (70% in

2011 and 75% in 2010). Employees purchased 17.4 million shares in 2012 for $355 million under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan (18.5 million shares for $318 million in 2011 and 17.2 million shares for $281 million in 2010). As of December 29, 2012, there was $13 million in unrecognized compensation costs related to rights to acquire common stock under our stock purchase plan. We expect to recognize those costs over a period of approximately one and a half months.

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Note 23: Common Stock Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization, since October 2005, as amended, from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $45 billion in shares of our common stock in open market or negotiated transactions. As of December 29, 2012, $5.3 billion remained available for repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization limit. During 2012, we repurchased 191.0 million shares of common stock at a cost of $4.8 billion (642.3 million shares of common stock at a cost of $14.1 billion in 2011 and 70.3 million shares of common stock at a cost of $1.5 billion in 2010). We have repurchased 4.3 billion shares at a cost of $89 billion since the program began in 1990.

Restricted Stock Unit Withholdings

We issue restricted stock units as part of our equity incentive plans. For the majority of restricted stock units granted, the number of shares issued on the date the restricted stock units vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that we pay in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of our employees. During 2012, we withheld 12.6 million shares to satisfy $345 million of employees’ tax obligations (10.3 million shares to satisfy $207 million during 2011 and 10.1 million shares to satisfy $236 million during 2010). Although shares withheld are not issued, they are treated as common stock repurchases in our consolidated financial statements, as they reduce the number of shares that would have been issued upon vesting.

Note 24: Earnings Per Share

We computed our basic and diluted earnings per common share as follows:

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2010
Net income available to common stockholders	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic		4,996		5,256		5,555
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans		100		101		89
Dilutive effect of convertible debt		64		54		52
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted		5,160		5,411		5,696
Basic earnings per common share	$	2.20	$	2.46	$	2.06
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.13	$	2.39	$	2.01

We computed our basic earnings per common share using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. We computed diluted earnings per common share using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Net income available to participating securities was insignificant for all periods presented.

Potentially dilutive common shares from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the stock purchase plan. Potentially dilutive common shares are determined by applying the if-converted method for the 2005 debentures. However, as our 2009 debentures require settlement of the principal amount of the debt in cash upon conversion, with the conversion premium paid in cash or stock at our option, potentially dilutive common shares are

determined by applying the treasury stock method. For further discussion on the specific conversion features of our 2005 and 2009 debentures, see “Note 19: Borrowings.”

For 2012, we excluded 29 million outstanding weighted average stock options (90 million in 2011 and 161 million in 2010) from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of these stock options were greater than or equal to the average market value of the common shares. These options could be included in the calculation in the future if the average market value of the common shares increases and is greater than the exercise price of these options. In 2012 and 2011, we included our 2009 debentures in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the average market price was above the conversion price. In 2010, we excluded the 2009 debentures from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the conversion option of the debentures was anti-dilutive. We could potentially exclude the 2009 debentures again in the future if the average market price is below the conversion price.

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Note 25: Comprehensive Income

The components of total comprehensive income were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011			2010
Net income	$	11,005	$	12,942		$	11,464
Other comprehensive income (loss)		382		(1,114	)		(60	)
Total comprehensive income	$	11,387	$	11,828		$	11,404

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects were as follows:

	2012									2011									2010
(In Millions)	Before Tax			Tax			Net of Tax			Before Tax			Tax			Net of Tax			Before Tax			Tax			Net of Tax
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments	$	909		$	(318	)	$	591		$	35		$	(13	)	$	22		$	311		$	(111	)	$	200
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on investments included in net income		(187	)		66			(121	)		(299	)		107			(192	)		(94	)		34			(60	)
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			72			72
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on deferred tax asset valuation allowance included in net income		—			(11	)		(11	)		—			(99	)		(99	)		—			(15	)		(15	)
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives		12			8			20			20			(16	)		4			73			(23	)		50
Less: adjustment for amortization of (gain) loss on derivatives		78			(13	)		65			(161	)		38			(123	)		(80	)		17			(63	)
Change in prior service costs		(4	)		1			(3	)		—			—			—			(67	)		24			(43	)
Less: adjustment for amortization of prior service costs		5			(2	)		3			7			(3	)		4			7			(3	)		4
Change in actuarial loss		(321	)		91			(230	)		(900	)		284			(616	)		(300	)		81			(219	)
Less: adjustment for amortization of actuarial loss		90			(32	)		58			43			(15	)		28			22			(8	)		14
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment		12			(2	)		10			(155	)		13			(142	)		—			—			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	594		$	(212	)	$	382		$	(1,410	)	$	296		$	(1,114	)	$	(128	)	$	68		$	(60	)

The change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the preceding table is related to the reversal of a portion of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance attributed to changes in unrealized holding gains on our available-for-sale investments. This amount is reduced and included in our provision for taxes as these investments mature or are sold.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, at the end of each period, as well as the activity, were as follows:

(In Millions)	2011			Other Comprehensive Income			2012
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	$	231		$	470		$	701
Accumulated net deferred tax asset valuation allowance		104			(11	)		93
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives		8			85			93
Accumulated net prior service costs		(32	)		—			(32	)
Accumulated net actuarial losses		(950	)		(172	)		(1,122	)
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment		(142	)		10			(132	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(781	)	$	382		$	(399	)

The estimated net prior service cost and actuarial loss for the defined benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2013 are $4 million and $102 million, respectively.

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Note 26: Income Taxes

Income Tax Provision

Income before taxes and the provision for taxes consisted of the following:

(Dollars in Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Income before taxes:
U.S.	$	10,042		$	14,659		$	13,926
Non-U.S.		4,831			3,122			2,119
Total income before taxes	$	14,873		$	17,781		$	16,045
Provision for taxes:
Current:
Federal	$	2,539		$	3,212		$	4,049
State		52			104			51
Non-U.S.		1,135			374			359
Total current provision for taxes	$	3,726		$	3,690		$	4,459
Deferred:
Federal	$	129		$	1,175		$	187
Other		13			(26	)		(65	)
Total deferred provision for taxes	$	142		$	1,149		$	122
Total provision for taxes	$	3,868		$	4,839		$	4,581
Effective tax rate		26.0	%		27.2	%		28.6	%

The difference between the tax provision at the statutory federal income tax rate and the tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes (effective tax rate) was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates		(7.3	)		(4.4	)		(3.4	)
Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit		(2.1	)		(1.9	)		(2.1	)
Research and development tax credits		—			(1.0	)		(0.9	)
Other		0.4			(0.5	)		—
Effective tax rate		26.0	%		27.2	%		28.6	%

Income in certain non-U.S. countries is fully exempt from income taxes for a limited period of time due to eligible activities and certain capital investment actions. These full tax exemptions expire at various dates through 2020; however, the exemptions in certain countries are eligible for renewal. In 2012, the tax benefit attributable to tax holidays was $252 million with a $0.05 impact on diluted earnings per share. The tax holiday benefits for 2011 and 2010 were $554 million ($0.10 per diluted share) and $256 million ($0.04 per diluted share), respectively.

During 2012, net income tax benefits attributable to equity-based compensation transactions that were allocated to stockholders’ equity totaled $137 million (net deficiencies of $18 million in 2011 and net benefits of $40 million in 2010).

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Deferred and Current Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets
Accrued compensation and other benefits	$	1,125		$	1,016
Share-based compensation		638			732
Deferred income		637			616
Inventory		506			613
Unrealized losses on investments and derivatives		36			293
State credits and net operating losses		297			230
Other, net		654			756
Gross deferred tax assets		3,893			4,256
Valuation allowance		(389	)		(373	)
Total deferred tax assets	$	3,504		$	3,883
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	$	(2,325	)	$	(2,329	)
Licenses and intangibles		(778	)		(915	)
Convertible debt		(856	)		(799	)
Investment in foreign subsidiaries		(213	)		(214	)
Other, net		(269	)		(208	)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(4,441	)	$	(4,465	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(937	)	$	(582	)
Reported as:
Current deferred tax assets	$	2,117		$	1,700
Non-current deferred tax assets		358			335
Non-current deferred tax liabilities		(3,412	)		(2,617	)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(937	)	$	(582	)

Non-current deferred tax assets are included within other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

The valuation allowance is based on our assessment that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. The valuation allowance as of December 29, 2012 included allowances related to unrealized state credit carryforwards of $284 million and matters related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries of $105 million.

As of December 29, 2012, our federal, state, and non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $271 million, $365 million, and $635 million, respectively. The majority of the non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards have no expiration date. The remaining non-U.S. as well as the U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire at various dates through 2032. A significant amount of the net operating loss carryforwards in the U.S. relates to acquisitions and, as a result, is limited in the amount that can be recognized in any one year. The non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards include $412 million that is not likely to be recovered and has been reduced by a valuation allowance.

As of December 29, 2012, we had not recognized U.S. deferred income taxes on a cumulative total of $17.5 billion of undistributed earnings for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and $2.6 billion of other basis differences of our investments in certain non-U.S. subsidiaries primarily related to McAfee. Determining the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to investments in these non-U.S. subsidiaries that are indefinitely reinvested is not practicable. We currently intend to indefinitely reinvest those earnings and other basis differences in operations outside the U.S.

Current income taxes receivable of $866 million as of December 29, 2012 ($191 million as of December 31, 2011) is included in other current assets. Current income taxes payable of $711 million as of December 29, 2012 ($335 million as of December 31, 2011) is included in other accrued liabilities.

Long-term income taxes payable of $177 million as of December 29, 2012 ($165 million as of December 31, 2011), within other long-term liabilities, includes uncertain tax positions, reduced by the associated federal deduction for state taxes and non-U.S. tax credits, and may also include other long-term tax liabilities that are not uncertain but have not yet been paid.

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Uncertain Tax Positions

The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Beginning gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	212		$	216		$	220
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities and related remeasurements		(81	)		(63	)		(73	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(5	)		(17	)		—
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		56			91			28
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		(6	)		(21	)		(30	)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period		13			6			71
Ending gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	189		$	212		$	216

During 2012, we settled and effectively settled matters with the Internal Revenue Service, certain non-U.S., and state tax authorities relating to tax positions taken during prior periods. The result of the settlements, effective settlements, and resulting remeasurements was a reduction of $81 million in the balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits ($63 million in 2011 and $73 million in 2010), $7 million of which resulted in a tax benefit for 2012 ($61 million for 2011 and $48 million for 2010).

If the remaining balance of $189 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 29, 2012 ($212 million as of December 31, 2011) were realized in a future period, it would result in a tax benefit of $66 million and a reduction in the effective tax rate ($92 million as of December 31, 2011).

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were insignificant in 2012 ($24 million in 2011 and insignificant in 2010). As of December 29, 2012, we had $66 million of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits ($90 million as of December 31, 2011).

Although the timing of the resolution and/or closure on audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. However, given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits.

We file U.S. federal, U.S. state, and non-U.S. tax returns. For U.S. state and non-U.S. tax returns, we are generally no longer subject to tax examinations for years prior to 2001. For U.S. federal tax returns, we are no longer subject to tax examination for years prior to 2008.

Note 27: Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

We are a party to various legal proceedings, including those noted in this section. Although management at present believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially harm our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or overall trends, legal proceedings and related government investigations are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. Unfavorable resolutions could include substantial monetary damages. In addition, in matters for which injunctive relief or other conduct remedies are sought, unfavorable resolutions could include an injunction or other order prohibiting us from selling one or more products at all or in particular ways, precluding particular business practices, or requiring other remedies. Were unfavorable outcomes to occur, the possibility exists for a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial position, and overall trends. We might also conclude that settling one or more such matters is in the best interests of our stockholders, employees, and customers, and any such settlement could include substantial payments. However, we have not reached this conclusion with respect to any particular matter at this time.

A number of proceedings generally have challenged and continue to challenge certain of our competitive practices. The allegations in these proceedings vary and are described in more detail in the following paragraphs. In general, they contend that we improperly condition price rebates and other discounts on our microprocessors on exclusive or near-exclusive dealing by some of our customers; and they allege that our software compiler business unfairly prefers Intel microprocessors over competing microprocessors and that, through the use of our compilers and other means, we have caused the dissemination of inaccurate and misleading

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benchmark results concerning our microprocessors. Based on the procedural posture of the various remaining competition matters, which we describe in subsequent paragraphs, our investment of resources to explain and defend our position has declined as compared to the period 2005-2011. Nonetheless, certain of the matters remain active, and these challenges could continue for a number of years, potentially requiring us to invest additional resources. We believe that we compete lawfully and that our marketing, business, intellectual property, and other challenged practices benefit our customers and our stockholders, and we will continue to conduct a vigorous defense in the remaining proceedings.

Government Competition Matters and Related Consumer Class Actions

In 2001, the European Commission (EC) commenced an investigation regarding claims by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) that we used unfair business practices to persuade customers to buy our microprocessors. We have received numerous requests for information and documents from the EC, and we have responded to each of those requests. The EC issued a Statement of Objections in July 2007 and held a hearing on that Statement in March 2008. The EC issued a Supplemental Statement of Objections in July 2008.

In May 2009, the EC issued a decision finding that we had violated Article 82 of the EC Treaty and Article 54 of the European Economic Area Agreement. In general, the EC found that we violated Article 82 (later renumbered as Article 102 by a new treaty) by offering alleged “conditional rebates and payments” that required our customers to purchase all or most of their x86 microprocessors from us. The EC also found that we violated Article 82 by making alleged “payments to prevent sales of specific rival products.” The EC imposed a fine in the amount of €1.06 billion ($1.447 billion as of May 2009), which we subsequently paid during the third quarter of 2009, and ordered us to “immediately bring to an end the infringement referred to in” the EC decision. In the second quarter of 2009, we recorded the related charge within marketing, general and administrative. We strongly disagree with the EC’s decision, and we appealed the decision to the Court of First Instance (which has been renamed the General Court) in July 2009. The hearing of our appeal took place on July 3 through July 6, 2012. The court’s decision is expected in mid- to late 2013.

The EC decision exceeds 500 pages but contains no specific direction on whether or how we should modify our business practices. Instead, the decision states that we should “cease and desist” from further conduct that, in the EC’s opinion, would violate applicable law. We have taken steps, which are subject to the EC’s ongoing review, to comply with that decision pending appeal. We opened discussions with the EC to better understand the decision and to explain changes to

our business practices. Based on our current understanding and expectations, we do not believe that any such changes will be material to our financial position, results, or cash flows.

In June 2005, we received an inquiry from the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) requesting documents from our Korean subsidiary related to marketing and rebate programs that we entered into with Korean PC manufacturers. In February 2006, the KFTC initiated an inspection of documents at our offices in Korea. In September 2007, the KFTC served on us an Examination Report alleging that sales to two customers during parts of 2002–2005 violated Korea’s Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. In December 2007, we submitted our written response to the KFTC. In February 2008, the KFTC’s examiner submitted a written reply to our response. In March 2008, we submitted a further response. In April 2008, we participated in a pre-hearing conference before the KFTC, and we participated in formal hearings in May and June 2008. In June 2008, the KFTC announced its intent to fine us approximately $25 million for providing discounts to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and TriGem Computer Inc. In November 2008, the KFTC issued a final written decision concluding that our discounts had violated Korean antitrust law and imposing a fine on us of approximately $20 million, which we paid in January 2009. In December 2008, we appealed this decision by filing a lawsuit in the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn the KFTC’s decision. We expect a decision from the court in 2013.

At least 82 separate class-action suits have been filed in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of California, Southern District of California, District of Idaho, District of Nebraska, District of New Mexico, District of Maine, and District of Delaware, as well as in various California, Kansas, and Tennessee state courts. These actions generally repeat the allegations made in a now-settled lawsuit filed against Intel by AMD in June 2005 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (AMD litigation). Like the AMD litigation, these class-action suits allege that we engaged in various actions in violation of the Sherman Act and other laws by, among other things: providing discounts and rebates to our manufacturer and distributor customers conditioned on exclusive or near-exclusive dealing that allegedly unfairly interfered with AMD’s ability to sell its microprocessors; interfering with certain AMD product launches; and interfering with AMD’s participation in certain industry standards-setting groups. The class actions allege various consumer injuries, including that consumers in various states have been injured by paying higher prices for computers containing our microprocessors. We dispute these class-action claims and intend to defend the lawsuits vigorously.

All of the federal class actions and the Kansas and Tennessee state court class actions have been transferred by the Multidistrict Litigation Panel to the U.S. District Court in Delaware for all pre-trial proceedings and discovery (MDL

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proceedings). The Delaware district court has appointed a Special Master to address issues in the MDL proceedings, as assigned by the court. In January 2010, the plaintiffs in the Delaware action filed a motion for sanctions for our alleged failure to preserve evidence. This motion largely copies a motion previously filed by AMD in the AMD litigation, which has settled. The plaintiffs in the MDL proceedings also moved for certification of a class of members who purchased certain PCs containing products sold by us. In July 2010, the Special Master issued a Report and Recommendation (Class Report) denying the motion to certify a class. The MDL plaintiffs filed objections to the Special Master’s Class Report, and a hearing on those objections was held in March 2011. In September 2012, the court ruled that an evidentiary hearing will be necessary to enable the court to rule on the objections to the Special Master’s Class Report, to resolve the motion to certify the class, and to resolve a separate motion to exclude certain testimony and evidence from the MDL plaintiffs’ expert. The hearing is scheduled to occur in July 2013.

All California class actions have been consolidated in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County. The plaintiffs in the California actions have moved for class certification, which we are in the process of opposing. At our request, the court in the California actions has agreed to delay ruling on this motion until after the Delaware district court rules on the similar motion in the MDL proceedings. Based on the procedural posture and the nature of these cases, including, but not limited to, the fact that the Delaware district court has requested an evidentiary hearing and has not yet ruled on class certification issues, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from these matters.

Lehman Matter

In November 2009, representatives of the Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc. (LOTC) bankruptcy estate advised us informally that the estate was considering a claim against us arising from a 2008 contract between Intel and LOTC. Under the terms of the 2008 contract, we prepaid $1.0 billion to LOTC, in exchange for which LOTC was required to purchase and deliver to us the number of shares of Intel common stock that could be purchased for $1.0 billion at the discounted volume-weighted average price specified in the contract for the period September 2, 2008 to September 26, 2008. LOTC’s performance under the contract was secured by $1.0 billion of cash collateral. Under the terms of the contract, LOTC was obligated to deliver approximately 50 million shares of our common stock to us on September 29, 2008. LOTC failed to deliver any shares of our common stock, and we exercised our right to set-off against the $1.0 billion collateral. LOTC has not initiated any action against us to date, but in February 2010, LOTC served a subpoena on us in connection with this transaction. In October 2010, LOTC demanded that we pay it at least $417 million. In September 2010, we entered into an agreement with LOTC that tolled

any applicable statutes of limitations for 90 days and precluded the parties from commencing any formal proceedings to prosecute any claims against each other in any forum during that period. The tolling agreement with LOTC was extended several times, but lapsed in June 2011. We continue to believe that we acted appropriately under our agreement with LOTC, and we intend to defend any claim to the contrary. No complaint has been filed, and we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, that might arise from any such complaint.

McAfee Shareholder Litigation

On August 19, 2010, we announced that we had agreed to acquire all of McAfee’s common stock for $48.00 per share. Four McAfee shareholders filed putative class-action lawsuits in Santa Clara County, California Superior Court challenging the proposed transaction. The cases were ordered consolidated in September 2010. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that named former McAfee board members, McAfee and Intel as defendants, and alleged that the McAfee board members breached their fiduciary duties and that McAfee and Intel aided and abetted those breaches of duty. The complaint requested rescission of the merger agreement, such other equitable relief as the court may deem proper, and an award of damages in an unspecified amount. In June 2012, the plaintiffs’ damages expert asserted that the value of a McAfee share for the purposes of assessing damages should be $62.08.

In January 2012, the court certified the action as a class action, appointed the Central Pension Laborers’ Fund to act as the class representative, and scheduled trial to begin in January 2013. In March 2012, defendants filed a petition with the California Court of Appeal for a writ of mandate to reverse the class certification order; the petition was denied in June 2012. In March 2012, at defendants’ request, the court held that plaintiffs were not entitled to a jury trial, and ordered a bench trial. In April 2012, plaintiffs filed a petition with the California Court of Appeal for a writ of mandate to reverse that order, which the court of appeal denied in July 2012.

In August 2012, defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, which was scheduled for hearing on November 2, 2012. On November 1, 2012, the court issued a tentative ruling granting defendants’ motion. Plaintiffs chose not to contest the tentative ruling, and the court adopted it as its final ruling on November 6, 2012. The trial court entered final judgment in the case on February 13, 2013, and plaintiffs have 60 days from the date of the judgment to file any appeal. Because the resolution of any appeal of this matter may materially impact the scope and nature of the proceeding, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from this matter. We dispute the class-action claims and intend to continue to defend the lawsuit vigorously.

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X2Y Attenuators, LLC v. Intel et al

In May 2011, X2Y Attenuators, LLC (X2Y) filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 against us and two of our customers, Apple Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company, alleging infringement of five patents. X2Y subsequently added a sixth patent to both actions. The district court action is stayed pending resolution of the ITC proceeding. X2Y alleges that at least Intel Core and Intel Xeon processor families infringe the asserted patents. X2Y also requests that the ITC issue permanent exclusion and cease-and-desist orders to, among other things, prohibit us from importing these microprocessors and Apple and Hewlett-Packard Company products that incorporate these microprocessors into the United States. In the district court action, X2Y seeks unspecified damages, including enhanced damages for alleged willful infringement, and injunctive relief. On June 13, 2012, the Administrative Law Judge issued an initial determination granting X2Y’s motion to partially terminate the ITC investigation with respect to three of the asserted patents. The Administrative Law Judge held a hearing on the remaining three patents in August 2012 and issued an initial determination in December 2012. In the initial determination, the Administrative Law Judge found that Intel, Apple, and Hewlett-Packard have not violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 because they have not infringed any of the asserted claims of the three patents, and ruled that the asserted claims of two of the patents were invalid. In December 2012, the parties filed petitions for review of the initial determination by the ITC. On February 15, 2013, the ITC determined to review in part the initial determination. On review, the Commission determined to reverse or vacate certain findings, and to terminate the investigation with a finding of no violation. Based on the procedural posture and nature of the cases, including, but not limited to, the fact that monetary damages are not an available remedy in the ITC, and because discovery regarding X2Y’s claimed damages has not commenced in the stayed district court action, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from these matters. We dispute the claims and intend to defend the lawsuits vigorously.

Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information

Our operating segments in effect as of December 29, 2012 include:

• PC Client Group

• Data Center Group

• Other Intel architecture operating segments

• Intelligent Systems Group

• Intel Mobile Communications

• Netbook Group

• Tablet Group

• Phone Group

• Service Provider Group

• Software and services operating segments

• McAfee

• Wind River Software Group

• Software and Services Group

• All Other

• Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group

In 2012, we reorganized our smartphone, tablet, and mobile communication businesses within other Intel architecture operating segments to enable us to move faster and with greater collaboration and synergies in the market segment for mobile devices. As part of this reorganization, the former Netbook and Tablet Group was separated into the following new operating segments: Netbook Group, Tablet Group, and Service Provider Group. Additionally, the former Ultra-Mobility Group is now the Phone Group. The other Intel architecture operating segments continue to include the Intelligent Systems Group and Intel Mobile Communications. The other Intel architecture operating segments aggregation has not changed.

The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is our President and CEO. The CODM allocates resources to and assesses the performance of each operating segment using information about its revenue and operating income (loss).

Our PC Client Group and our Data Center Group are reportable operating segments. We also aggregate and disclose the financial results of our non-reportable operating segments within “other Intel architecture operating segments” and “software and services operating segments” as shown in the preceding operating segments list. Each of the operating segments within the aggregated operating segments does not meet the quantitative thresholds to qualify as reportable operating segments; however, we have elected to disclose the aggregation of these non-reportable operating segments. Revenue for our reportable and aggregated non-reportable operating segments is primarily related to the following product lines:

• PC Client Group.  Includes platforms designed for the notebook (including Ultrabook^™, detachable, and convertible systems) and desktop (including high-end enthusiast PCs) market segments; and wireless connectivity products.

• Data Center Group.  Includes platforms designed for the server, workstation, and storage computing market segments; and wired network connectivity products.

• Other Intel architecture operating segments.  Includes platforms designed for embedded applications; mobile phone components such as baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management chips; platforms designed for the netbook market segment; platforms designed for the tablet market segment; platforms designed for the smartphone market segment; and gateway and set-top box components.

• Software and services operating segments.  Includes software products for endpoint security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security from our McAfee business; software optimized products for the embedded and mobile market segments; and software products and services that promote Intel^® architecture as the platform of choice for software development.

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We have sales and marketing, manufacturing, finance, and administration groups. Expenses for these groups are generally allocated to the operating segments, and the expenses are included in the operating results reported in the table that follows.

The “All other” category includes revenue, expenses, and charges such as:

• results of operations from our Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group that includes NAND flash memory products for use in a variety of devices;

• a portion of profit-dependent compensation and other expenses not allocated to the operating segments;

• divested businesses for which discrete operating results are not reviewed by our CODM;

• results of operations of seed businesses that support our initiatives; and

• acquisition-related costs, including amortization and any impairment of acquisition-related intangibles and goodwill.

The CODM does not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. Based on the interchangeable nature of our manufacturing and assembly and test assets, most of the related depreciation expense is not directly identifiable within our operating segments as it is included in overhead cost pools and subsequently absorbed into inventory as each product passes through our manufacturing process. As our products are then sold across multiple operating segments, it is impracticable to determine the total depreciation expense included as a component of each operating segment’s operating income (loss) results. Operating segments do not record inter-segment revenue. We do not allocate gains and losses from equity investments, interest and other income, or taxes to operating segments. Although the CODM uses operating income to evaluate the segments, operating costs included in one segment may benefit other segments. Except for these differences, the accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for Intel as a whole.

Net revenue and operating income (loss) for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012			2011			2010
Net revenue
PC Client Group	$	34,274		$	35,406		$	30,327
Data Center Group		10,741			10,129			8,693
Other Intel architecture operating segments		4,378			5,005			3,055
Software and services operating segments		2,381			1,870			264
All other		1,567			1,589			1,284
Total net revenue	$	53,341		$	53,999		$	43,623
Operating income (loss)
PC Client Group	$	13,053		$	14,793		$	12,971
Data Center Group		5,073			5,100			4,388
Other Intel architecture operating segments		(1,377	)		(577	)		270
Software and services operating segments		(11	)		(32	)		(175	)
All other		(2,100	)		(1,807	)		(1,866	)
Total operating income	$	14,638		$	17,477		$	15,588

In 2012, Hewlett-Packard Company accounted for 18% of our net revenue (19% in 2011 and 21% in 2010), Dell Inc. accounted for 14% of our net revenue (15% in 2011 and 17% in 2010), and Lenovo Group Limited accounted for 11% of

our net revenue (9% in 2011 and 8% in 2010). The majority of the revenue from these customers was from the sale of platforms and other components by the PC Client Group and the Data Center Group operating segments.

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Most of our revenue in the PC Client Group and Data Center Group comes from the sale of platforms.

Net revenue by country for the three years ended December 29, 2012 is based on the billing location of the customer. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Revenue from unaffiliated customers was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Singapore	$	12,622	$	13,626	$	10,740
Taiwan		9,327		8,534		7,189
United States		8,348		9,005		6,395
China (including Hong Kong)		8,299		7,133		5,636
Japan		4,303		4,538		4,655
Other countries		10,442		11,163		9,008
Total net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623

Revenue from unaffiliated customers outside the U.S. totaled $44,993 million in 2012 ($44,994 million in 2011 and $37,228 million in 2010).

Net property, plant and equipment by country was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
United States	$	20,542	$	16,448	$	12,652
Israel		3,389		3,356		2,087
Other countries		4,052		3,823		3,160
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627	$	17,899

Net property, plant and equipment outside the U.S. totaled $7,441 million in 2012 ($7,179 million in 2011 and $5,247 million in 2010).

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REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Intel Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Intel Corporation as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2012. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Part IV, Item 15. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Intel Corporation at December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Intel Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 19, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

San Jose, California

February 19, 2013

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REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Intel Corporation

We have audited Intel Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Intel Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Intel Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2012, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 2012 consolidated financial statements of Intel Corporation and our report dated February 19, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

San Jose, California

February 19, 2013

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED)

2012 for Quarter Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	December 29		September 29		June 30		March 31
Net revenue	$	13,477	$	13,457	$	13,501	$	12,906
Gross margin	$	7,817	$	8,515	$	8,554	$	8,265
Net income	$	2,468	$	2,972	$	2,827	$	2,738
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.50	$	0.59	$	0.56	$	0.55
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.48	$	0.58	$	0.54	$	0.53
Dividends per common share
Declared	$	—	$	0.4500	$	—	$	0.4200
Paid	$	0.2250	$	0.2250	$	0.2100	$	0.2100
Market price range common stock1
High	$	22.84	$	26.88	$	29.18	$	28.19
Low	$	19.36	$	22.54	$	25.04	$	24.54
2011 for Quarter Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	December 31		October 1		July 2		April 2
Net revenue	$	13,887	$	14,233	$	13,032	$	12,847
Gross margin	$	8,952	$	9,018	$	7,902	$	7,885
Net income	$	3,360	$	3,468	$	2,954	$	3,160
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.66	$	0.67	$	0.56	$	0.58
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.64	$	0.65	$	0.54	$	0.56
Dividends per common share
Declared	$	—	$	0.42	$	—	$	0.3624
Paid	$	0.21	$	0.21	$	0.1812	$	0.1812
Market price range common stock1
High	$	25.66	$	23.23	$	23.88	$	22.14
Low	$	20.62	$	19.19	$	19.49	$	19.72

¹  Intel’s common stock (symbol INTC) trades on The NASDAQ Global Select Market*. All stock prices are closing prices per The NASDAQ Global Select Market*.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on management’s evaluation (with the participation of our CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 29, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management assessed our internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2012, the end of our fiscal year. Management based its assessment on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management’s assessment included evaluation of elements such as the design and operating effectiveness of key financial reporting controls, process documentation, accounting policies, and our overall control environment.

Based on our assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the fiscal year to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We reviewed the results of management’s assessment with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

Our independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, independently assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting, as stated in the firm’s attestation report, which is included at the end of Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information in our 2013 Proxy Statement regarding directors and executive officers appearing under the headings “Proposal 1: Election of Directors” and “Other Matters—Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” is incorporated by reference in this section. The information under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-K is also incorporated by reference in this section. In addition, the information under the heading “Corporate Governance” in our 2013 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference in this section.

The Intel Code of Conduct (the Code) is our code of ethics document applicable to all employees, including all officers, and including our independent directors, who are not employees of the company, with regard to their Intel-related activities. The Code incorporates our guidelines designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Code also incorporates our expectations of our employees that enable us to provide accurate and timely disclosure in our filings with the SEC and other public communications. In addition, the Code incorporates guidelines pertaining to topics such as complying with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; reporting Code violations; and maintaining accountability for adherence to the Code.

The full text of our Code is published on our Investor Relations web site at www.intc.com. We intend to disclose future amendments to certain provisions of our Code, or waivers of such provisions granted to executive officers and directors, on the web site within four business days following the date of such amendment or waiver.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Director Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Report of the Compensation Committee,” and “Executive Compensation” is incorporated by reference in this section.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” is incorporated by reference in this section.

Information regarding shares authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans approved and not approved by stockholders in our 2013 Proxy Statement under the heading “Proposal 4: Approval of Amendment and Extension of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan” is incorporated by reference in this section.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Corporate Governance” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” is incorporated by reference in this section.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Report of the Audit Committee” and “Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” is incorporated by reference in this section.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

1. Financial Statements: See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

2. Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts” in this section of this Form 10-K.

3. Exhibits: The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed, furnished, or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-K.

Certain of the agreements filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K contain representations and warranties by the parties to the agreements that have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the agreement. These representations and warranties:

• may have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other parties in connection with the negotiation of the agreements, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreements;

• may apply standards of materiality that differ from those of a reasonable investor; and

• were made only as of specified dates contained in the agreements and are subject to subsequent developments and changed circumstances.

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date that these representations and warranties were made or at any other time. Investors should not rely on them as statements of fact.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, Core Inside, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Inside, Intel Inside logo, Intel vPro, Intel Xeon, Xeon Inside, Intel Xeon Phi, Itanium, Pentium, and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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INTEL CORPORATION

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010

(In Millions)	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged to Expenses/ Other Accounts		Net (Deductions) Recoveries			Balance at End of Year
Allowance for doubtful receivables
2012	$	36	$	3	$	(1	)	$	38
2011	$	28	$	8	$	—		$	36
2010	$	19	$	9	$	—		$	28
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
2012	$	373	$	77	$	(61	)	$	389
2011	$	252	$	121	$	—		$	373
2010	$	329	$	14	$	(91	)	$	252

Deductions in allowance for doubtful receivables represent uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

101

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference							Filed or Furnished Herewith
	Exhibit Description	Form		File Number		Exhibit		Filing Date
3.1	Intel Corporation Third Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Intel Corporation dated May 17, 2006		8-K		000-06217		3.1	5/22/2006
3.2	Intel Corporation Bylaws, as amended and restated on July 26, 2011		8-K		000-06217		3.1	7/27/2011
4.2.1	Indenture for the Registrant’s 2.95% Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures due 2035 between Intel Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor to Citibank N.A.), dated as of December 16, 2005 (the “Convertible Note Indenture”)		10-K		000-06217		4.2	2/27/2006
4.2.2	Indenture dated as of March 29, 2006 between Intel Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor to Citibank N.A.) (the “Open-Ended Indenture”)		S-3ASR		333-132865		4.4	3/30/2006
4.2.3	First Supplemental Indenture to Convertible Note Indenture, dated as of July 25, 2007		10-K		000-06217		4.2.3	2/20/2008
4.2.4	First Supplemental Indenture to Open-Ended Indenture, dated as of December 3, 2007		10-K		000-06217		4.2.4	2/20/2008
4.2.5	Indenture for the Registrant’s 3.25% Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures due 2039 between Intel Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of July 27, 2009		10-Q		000-06217		4.1	11/2/2009
4.2.6	Second Supplemental Indenture to Open-Ended Indenture for the Registrant’s 1.95% Senior Notes due 2016, 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021, and 4.80% Senior Notes due 2041, dated as of September 19, 2011		8-K		000-06217		4.01	9/19/2011
4.2.7	Third Supplemental Indenture to Open-Ended Indenture for the Registrant’s 1.35% Senior Notes due 2017, 2.70% Senior Notes due 2022, 4.00% Senior Notes due 2032 and 4.25% Senior Notes due 2042, dated as of December 11, 2012		8-K		000-06217		4.01	12/11/2012
4.2.8	Fourth Supplemental Indenture to Open-Ended Indenture for the Registrant’s 4.25% Senior Notes due 2042, dated as of December 14, 2012		8-K		000-06217		4.01	12/14/2012
10.1**	Intel Corporation 1984 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated effective July 16, 1997		10-Q		333-45395		10.1	8/11/1998
10.1.2	Intel Corporation 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated effective July 16, 1997		10-K		000-06217		10.7	3/11/2003
10.2**	Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, effective May 19, 2004		10-Q		000-06217		10.3	8/2/2004
10.2.1**	Notice of Grant of Non-Qualified Stock Option under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		10-Q		000-06217		10.7	8/2/2004
10.2.2**	Standard Terms and Conditions Relating to Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to U.S. employees on and after May 19, 2004 under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		10-Q		000-06217		10.5	8/2/2004
10.2.3**	Standard International Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		10-Q		000-06217		10.6	8/2/2004
10.2.4**	Intel Corporation Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		10-Q		000-06217		10.4	8/2/2004
10.2.5**	Form of ELTSOP Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		8-K		000-06217		10.1	10/12/2004
10.2.6**	Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 18, 2005		8-K		000-06217		10.1	5/20/2005
10.2.7**	Form of Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Units		8-K		000-06217		10.5	2/9/2006

102

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference							Filed or Furnished Herewith
	Exhibit Description	Form		File Number		Exhibit		Filing Date
10.2.8**	Form of Intel Corporation Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan		10-K		000-06217		10.16	2/27/2006
10.2.9**	Standard Terms and Conditions relating to Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to U.S. employees on and after February 1, 2006 under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (other than grants made under the SOP Plus or ELTSOP programs)		10-Q		000-06217		10.6	5/8/2006
10.2.10**	Terms and Conditions relating to Nonqualified Stock Options granted to U.S. employees on and after February 1, 2006 under the Intel Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan for grants formerly known as ELTSOP Grants		10-Q		000-06217		10.13	5/8/2006
10.2.11**	Standard International Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants after February 1, 2006 under the ELTSOP Program)		10-Q		000-06217		10.15	5/8/2006
10.3**	Amendment of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Agreements with the Elimination of Leave of Absence Provisions		10-Q		000-06217		10.5	5/2/2008
10.4**	Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 17, 2006		8-K		000-06217		10.1	5/22/2006
10.4.1**	International Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants after May 17, 2006 under the ELTSOP Program)		8-K		000-06217		10.2	7/6/2006
10.4.2**	Terms and Conditions relating to Restricted Stock Units granted on and after May 17, 2006 to U.S. employees under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants under the ELTSOP Program)		8-K		000-06217		10.7	7/6/2006
10.4.3**	International Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants under the ELTSOP program after May 17, 2006)		8-K		000-06217		10.8	7/6/2006
10.4.4**	Form of Notice of Grant—Restricted Stock Units		8-K		000-06217		10.13	7/6/2006
10.4.5**	Standard Terms and Conditions relating to Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to U.S. employees on and after May 17, 2006 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants under the standard program)		8-K		000-06217		10.14	7/6/2006
10.4.6**	Standard International Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants under the standard program after May 17, 2006)		8-K		000-06217		10.15	7/6/2006
10.4.7**	Terms and Conditions relating to Nonqualified Stock Options granted to U.S. employees on and after May 17, 2006 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for grants under the ELTSOP Program)		8-K		000-06217		10.19	7/6/2006
10.4.8**	Form of Notice of Grant—Nonqualified Stock Options		8-K		000-06217		10.24	7/6/2006
10.4.9**	Terms and Conditions Relating to Nonqualified Options Granted to Paul Otellini on January 18, 2007 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan		10-K		000-06217		10.42	2/26/2007
10.4.10**	Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 16, 2007		8-K		000-06217		10.1	5/16/2007
10.4.11**	Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan Terms and Conditions Relating to Restricted Stock Units Granted to Paul S. Otellini on April 17, 2008 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (under the ELTSOP RSU Program)		8-K		000-06217		99.1	4/17/2008
10.4.12**	Standard Terms and Conditions relating to Restricted Stock Units granted on and after March 27, 2009 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (standard OSU program)		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	4/30/2009

103

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference							Filed or Furnished Herewith
	Exhibit Description	Form		File Number		Exhibit		Filing Date
10.4.13**	Standard International Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after March 27, 2009 under the standard OSU program)		10-Q		000-06217		10.2	4/30/2009
10.4.14**	Form of Terms and Conditions Relating to Nonqualified Options Granted to Paul Otellini under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan		10-Q		000-06217		10.3	4/30/2009
10.4.15**	Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 20, 2009		8-K		000-06217		10.1	5/22/2009
10.4.16**	Intel Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after January 17, 2008)		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	8/3/2009
10.4.17**	Intel Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after March 27, 2009 under the OSU program)		10-Q		000-06217		10.2	8/3/2009
10.4.18**	Form of Notice of Grant—Restricted Stock Units		10-Q		000-06217		10.3	8/3/2009
10.4.19**	Standard Terms and Conditions relating to Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to A. Douglas Melamed on January 22, 2010 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (standard option program)		10-K		000-06217		10.5	2/22/2010
10.4.20**	Standard Terms and Conditions relating to Restricted Stock Units granted on and after January 22, 2010 under the Intel Corporation Equity Incentive Plan (standard OSU program)		10-K		000-06217		10.48	2/22/2010
10.4.21**	Intel Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after January 22, 2010 under the standard OSU program)		10-K		000-06217		10.49	2/22/2010
10.4.22**	Intel Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after July 1, 2010 under the OSU program)		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	7/30/2010
10.4.23**	Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after January 20, 2011 under the standard MCM-RSU program)		8-K		000-06217		99.1	1/26/2011
10.4.24**	Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted after January 20, 2011 under the standard OSU program)		8-K		000-06217		99.2	1/26/2011
10.4.25**	Standard Terms and Conditions Relating to Restricted Stock Units Granted on and after January 20, 2011 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (standard OSU program)		8-K		000-06217		99.3	1/26/2011
10.4.26**	Standard Terms and Conditions Relating to Restricted Stock Units Granted on and after January 20, 2011 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (standard MCM-RSU program)		8-K		000-06217		99.4	1/26/2011
10.4.27**	Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 19, 2011		S-8		333-175123		99.1	6/24/2011
10.4.28**	Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (for RSUs granted on or after January 24, 2012 with Year 2 to Year 5 Vesting)		10-K		000-06217		10.56	2/23/2012
10.4.29**	Standard Terms and Conditions Relating to Restricted Stock Units Granted on and after January 24, 2012 under the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (with Year 2 to 5 Vesting)		10-K		000-06217		10.57	2/23/2012
10.4.30**	Terms and Conditions of Success Equity Award (CEO performance based RSUs)		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	5/4/2012

104

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference							Filed or Furnished Herewith
	Exhibit Description	Form		File Number		Exhibit		Filing Date
10.5**	Form of Stock Option Agreement with Continued Post-Retirement Exercisability		10-Q		000-06217		10.3	5/2/2008
10.6**	Amendment of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Agreements with the Elimination of Leave of Absence Provisions and the Addition of the Ability to Change the Grant Agreement as Laws Change		10-Q		000-06217		10.6	5/2/2008
10.7**	Intel Corporation 2007 Executive Officer Incentive Plan, effective as of January 1, 2007		8-K		000-06217		10.2	5/16/2007
10.8**	Amendment to the Intel Corporation 2007 Executive Officer Incentive Plan, effective as of January 1, 2012		10-K		000-06217		10.31	2/23/2012
10.9**	Intel Corporation Deferral Plan for Outside Directors, effective July 1, 1998		10-K		333-45395		10.6	3/26/1999
10.10**	Form of Indemnification Agreement with Directors and Executive Officers		10-K		000-06217		10.15	2/22/2005
10.11**	Listed Officer Compensation		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	5/3/2007
10.12**	Intel Corporation Sheltered Employee Retirement Plan Plus, as amended and restated, effective January 1, 2009		S-8		333-172024		99.1	2/2/2011
10.13**	Intel Corporation 2006 Stock Purchase Plan, effective May 17, 2006		S-8		333-135178		99.1	6/21/2006
10.13.1**	Amendment to the Intel Corporation 2006 Stock Purchase Plan, effective February 20, 2009		10-K		000-06217		10.45	2/23/2009
10.13.2**	Intel Corporation 2006 Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated, effective May 19, 2011		S-8		333-175123		99.2	6/24/2011
10.13.3**	Intel Corporation 2006 Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated, effective July 19, 2011		10-Q		000-06217		10.3	8/8/2011
10.14**	Summary of Intel Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation		8-K		000-06217		10.1	7/14/2006
10.15**	Intel Corporation 2006 Deferral Plan for Outside Directors, effective November 15, 2006		10-K		000-06217		10.41	2/26/2007
10.16	Settlement Agreement Between Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Intel Corporation, dated November 11, 2009		8-K		000-06217		10.1	11/12/2009
10.17	Agreement and Plan of Merger Among Intel Corporation, Jefferson Acquisition Corporation and McAfee, Inc. dated August 18, 2010		8-K		000-06217		2.1	8/19/2010
10.18	Patent Cross License Agreement between NVIDIA Corporation and Intel Corporation, dated January 10, 2011. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.		8-K		000-06217		10.1	1/10/2011
10.19	Offer Letter from Intel Corporation to Doug Melamed dated November 10, 2009		10-Q		000-06217		10.1	5/9/2011
12.1	Statement Setting Forth the Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges								X
21.1	Intel Corporation Subsidiaries								X
23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm								X
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)								X
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act								X

105

Exhibit Number		Incorporated by Reference				Filed or Furnished Herewith
	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit	Filing Date
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document					X
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document					X
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document					X
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document					X
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document					X
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document					X

** Management contracts or compensation plans or arrangements in which directors or executive officers are eligible to participate.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

INTEL CORPORATION Registrant
By:	/S/    STACY J. SMITH
	Stacy J. Smith
	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy, and Principal Accounting Officer
	February 19, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/S/    CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY	/S/    JAMES D. PLUMMER
Charlene Barshefsky	James D. Plummer
Director	Director
February 19, 2013	February 19, 2013
/S/    ANDY D. BRYANT	/S/    DAVID S. POTTRUCK
Andy D. Bryant	David S. Pottruck
Chairman of the Board and Director	Director
February 19, 2013	February 19, 2013
/S/    SUSAN L. DECKER	/S/     STACY J. SMITH
Susan L. Decker	Stacy J. Smith
Director February 19, 2013	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy, and Principal Accounting Officer
	February 19, 2013
/S/    JOHN J. DONAHOE	/S/    FRANK D. YEARY
John J. Donahoe	Frank D. Yeary
Director	Director
February 19, 2013	February 19, 2013
/S/    REED E. HUNDT	/S/    DAVID B. YOFFIE
Reed E. Hundt	David B. Yoffie
Director	Director
February 19, 2013	February 19, 2013
/S/    PAUL S. OTELLINI
Paul S. Otellini
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director, and
Principal Executive Officer
February 19, 2013

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EX-12.1

Exhibit 12.1

INTEL CORPORATION 2012 FORM 10-K

STATEMENT SETTING FORTH THE COMPUTATION

OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES FOR INTEL CORPORATION

	Years Ended
(In Millions, Except Ratios)	Dec. 29, 2012			Dec. 31, 2011			Dec. 25, 2010			Dec. 26, 2009			Dec. 27, 2008
Earnings1	$	15,057		$	18,068		$	16,221		$	5,887		$	8,002
Adjustments:
Add - Fixed charges		362			226			181			136			158
Subtract - Capitalized interest		(240	)		(150	)		(134	)		(86	)		(86	)
Earnings and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest)	$	15,179		$	18,144		$	16,268		$	5,937		$	8,074
Fixed Charges:
Interest2	$	90		$	41		$	—		$	1		$	8
Capitalized interest		240			150			134			86			86
Estimated interest component of rental expense		32			35			47			49			64
Total	$	362		$	226		$	181		$	136		$	158
Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges		42	x		80	x		90	x		44	x		51	x

¹  After adjustments required by Item 503(d) of Regulation S-K.

²  Interest within provision for taxes on the consolidated statements of income is not included.

EX-21.1

Exhibit 21.1

INTEL CORPORATION

SUBSIDIARIES (All 100% Owned)¹ 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant	State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Componentes Intel de Costa Rica, S.A.	Costa Rica
Intel Americas, Inc.	Delaware, U.S.
Intel Asia Holding Limited	Hong Kong
Intel Benelux B.V.	Netherlands
Intel Capital (Cayman) Corporation	Cayman Islands
Intel Capital Corporation	Delaware, U.S.
Intel China Ltd.	People’s Republic of China
Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd.	England and Wales
Intel Electronics Finance Limited	Cayman Islands
Intel Electronics Ltd.	Israel
Intel Europe, Inc.	California, U.S.
Intel Holdings B.V.	Netherlands
Intel International	California, U.S.
Intel Investment Management Limited	Cayman Islands
Intel Ireland Limited	Cayman Islands
Intel Israel (74) Limited	Israel
Intel Israel Holdings B.V.	Netherlands
Intel Kabushiki Kaisha	Japan
Intel Massachusetts, Inc.	Delaware, U.S.
Intel Mobile Communications GmbH	Germany
Intel Overseas Funding Corporation	Cayman Islands
Intel Semi Conductors, Ltd.	Israel
Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd.	People’s Republic of China
Intel Semiconductor (US) Limited	Delaware, U.S.
McAfee, Inc.	Delaware, U.S.
Mission College Investments Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Wind River Systems, Inc.	Delaware, U.S.

¹  As of December 29, 2012.

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-185253) of Intel Corporation,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-158222) of Intel Corporation, and

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 Nos. 333-172024, 33-33983, 333-24229, 333-45395, 333-49696, 333-115625, 333-124805, 333-135178, 333-135177, 333-143932, 333-125914, 333-141905, 333-160272, 333-160824, 333-172454, 333-172937, 333-175123, and 333-178328) pertaining to the Employees’ Savings Plan of Intel Corporation;

of our reports dated February 19, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Intel Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Intel Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Intel Corporation for the year ended December 29, 2012.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California

February 19, 2013

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Paul S. Otellini, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Intel Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 19, 2013	By:	/S/ PAUL S. OTELLINI
		Paul S. Otellini President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Stacy J. Smith, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Intel Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 19, 2013	By:	/S/ STACY J. SMITH
		Stacy J. Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy, and Principal Accounting Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

Each of the undersigned hereby certifies, for the purposes of section 1350 of chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in his capacity as an officer of Intel Corporation (Intel), that, to his knowledge, the Annual Report of Intel on Form 10-K for the period ended December 29, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Intel. This written statement is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to such Form 10-K. A signed original of this statement has been provided to Intel and will be retained by Intel and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date: February 19, 2013	By:	/S/ PAUL S. OTELLINI
		Paul S. Otellini President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 19, 2013	By:	/S/ STACY J. SMITH
		Stacy J. Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy, and Principal Accounting Officer

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Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Accounting Policies (Tables) [Abstract]

Inventories [Table Text Block]

We compute inventory cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Raw materials	$	478	$	644
Work in process		2,219		1,680
Finished goods		2,037		1,772
Total inventories	$	4,734	$	4,096

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Property, plant and equipment, net at year-ends was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Land and buildings	$	18,807	$	17,883
Machinery and equipment		39,033		34,351
Construction in progress		8,206		5,839
Total property, plant and equipment, gross		66,046		58,073
Less: accumulated depreciation		(38,063)		(34,446)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627

Schedule Of Useful Life Ranges For Identified Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

The estimated useful life ranges for identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of December 29, 2012 are as follows:

	Estimated
(In Years)	Useful Life
Acquisition-related developed technology	3–13
Acquisition-related customer relationships	5–8
Acquisition-related trade names	5–7
Licensed technology and patents	5–17

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Employee Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Employee Equity Incentive Plans (Tables) [Abstract]

Restricted Stock Units Estimated Values And Weighted Average Assumptions [Table Text Block]

We estimate the fair value of restricted stock unit awards with time-based vesting using the value of our common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on our common stock prior to vesting. We estimate the fair value of market-based restricted stock units using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant. We based the weighted average estimated value of restricted stock unit grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that we used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	25.32		$	19.86		$	22.56
Risk-free interest rate		0.3	%		0.7	%		1.1	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.6	%
Volatility		26	%		27	%		31	%

Stock Options And Stock Purchase Plan Estimated Values And Weighted Average Assumptions [Table Text Block]

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted under our equity incentive plans and rights to acquire stock granted under our stock purchase plan. We based the weighted average estimated value of employee stock option grants and rights granted under the stock purchase plan, as well as the weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	Stock Options									Stock Purchase Plan
	2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	4.22		$	3.91		$	4.82		$	5.47		$	4.69		$	4.71
Expected life (in years)		5.3			5.4			4.9			0.5			0.5			0.5
Risk-free interest rate		1.0	%		2.2	%		2.5	%		0.1	%		0.2	%		0.2	%
Volatility		25	%		27	%		28	%		24	%		26	%		32	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.7	%		3.3	%		3.6	%		3.1	%

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]

Information with respect to outstanding restricted stock unit (RSU) activity is as follows:

		Weighted
		Average
	Number of	Grant-Date
(In Millions, Except Per RSU Amounts)	RSUs	Fair Value
December 26, 2009	105.4	$	17.03
Granted	32.4	$	22.56
Vested	(34.6)	$	17.70
Forfeited	(3.4)	$	17.98
December 25, 2010	99.8	$	18.56
Granted	43.3	$	19.86
Assumed in acquisition	5.8	$	20.80
Vested	(37.5)	$	18.60
Forfeited	(4.4)	$	19.07
December 31, 2011	107.0	$	19.18
Granted	49.9	$	25.32
Vested	(43.2)	$	18.88
Forfeited	(4.4)	$	20.93
December 29, 2012	109.3	$	22.03
Expected to vest as of December 29, 2012	103.5	$	20.21

Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]

As of December 29, 2012, options outstanding that have vested and are expected to vest are as follows:

				Weighted Average
	Number of	Weighted		Remaining	Aggregate
	Options	Average		Contractual Term	Intrinsic Value
	(In Millions)	Exercise Price		(In Years)	(In Millions)
Vested	139.8	$	19.76	2.5	$	199
Expected to vest	59.9	$	21.12	4.7	$	69
Total	199.7	$	20.17	3.2	$	268

Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

Additional information with respect to stock option activity is as follows:

			Weighted
		Number of	Average
(In Millions, Except Per Option Amounts)		Options	Exercise Price
December 26, 2009		451.3	$	25.08
Grants		20.2	$	23.25
Exercises		(16.6)	$	18.36
Cancellations and forfeitures		(16.1)	$	24.76
Expirations		(52.4)	$	60.68
December 25, 2010		386.4	$	20.45
Grants		14.7	$	21.49
Assumed in acquisition		12.0	$	15.80
Exercises		(86.3)	$	20.06
Cancellations and forfeitures		(8.6)	$	20.47
Expirations		(19.9)	$	24.85
December 31, 2011		298.3	$	20.12
Grants		13.5	$	27.01
Exercises		(85.8)	$	20.45
Cancellations and forfeitures		(3.9)	$	21.17
Expirations		(19.3)	$	22.45
December 29, 2012		202.8	$	20.20
Options exercisable as of:
	December 25, 2010	263.0	$	21.03
	December 31, 2011	203.6	$	20.44
	December 29, 2012	139.8	$	19.76

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of December 29, 2012:

	Outstanding Options				Exercisable Options
		Weighted Average
	Number of	Remaining	Weighted		Number of	Weighted
	Shares	Contractual Life	Average		Shares	Average
Range of Exercise Prices	(In Millions)	(In Years)	Exercise Price		(In Millions)	Exercise Price
$1.12–$15.00	3.6	4.0	$	11.94	2.3	$	11.75
$15.01–$20.00	125.1	2.9	$	18.30	96.5	$	18.37
$20.01–$25.00	50.3	3.6	$	22.18	30.1	$	22.14
$25.01–$30.00	23.3	4.1	$	27.09	10.4	$	26.97
$30.01–$33.03	0.5	0.9	$	32.08	0.5	$	32.08
Total	202.8	3.2	$	20.20	139.8	$	19.76

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Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Goodwill (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Goodwill activity for the years ended December 29, 2012and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

					Other Intel		Software and
					Architecture		Services
	PC Client		Data Center		Operating		Operating
(In Millions)	Group		Group		Segments		Segments		Total
December 25, 2010	$	2,234	$	1,459	$	582	$	256	$	4,531
Additions due to McAfee acquisition		746		—		—		3,553		4,299
Additions due to other acquisitions		24		94		176		223		517
Transfers		(86)		—		86		—		—
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—		—		—		(93)		(93)
December 31, 2011	$	2,918	$	1,553	$	844	$	3,939	$	9,254
Additions due to other acquisitions		44		286		78		44		452
Impairments		—		—		(6)		—		(6)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—		—		—		10		10
December 29, 2012	$	2,962	$	1,839	$	916	$	3,993	$	9,710

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Divestitures (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Apr. 02, 2011 Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 0	$ 164	$ 0	$ 164

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

We computed our basic and diluted earnings per common share as follows:

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2010
Net income available to common stockholders	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic		4,996		5,256		5,555
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans		100		101		89
Dilutive effect of convertible debt		64		54		52
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted		5,160		5,411		5,696
Basic earnings per common share	$	2.20	$	2.46	$	2.06
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.13	$	2.39	$	2.01

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Employee Equity Incentive Plans (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended								36 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended							1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 26, 2009	Dec. 29, 2012 $1.12-$15.00 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 $15.01-$20.00 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 $20.01-$25.00 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 $25.01-$30.00 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 $30.01-$33.03 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Share-based Compensation [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Share-based Compensation [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Share-based Compensation [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Minimum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Dec. 26, 2009 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Stock Option Awards [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Stock Option Awards [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Stock Option Awards [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Restricted Stock or Stock Units, 2006 Plan [Member]	May 31, 2011 2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]	May 31, 2011 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 General Equity Incentive Plans [Member]
Employee Equity Incentive Plans, (Textual) (Details) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized																											168		133
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized																										394		596		373
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant																												247		237
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent																														85.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period																														17.4	18.5	17.2
Vesting range (in decimal ratio)																								50.00%	200.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period																							3 years 1 month										4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Expiration Years																																	7 years
Share-based Compensation	$ 1,102	$ 1,053	$ 917
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs											41	38	48
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	510	327	266
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	205	226	240
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized																1,500				96										13
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition																1 year 3 months 18 days				1 year										1 month 15 days
Exercise price of options exercised (in dollars per share)														$ 0.33	$ 28.15
Participation percentage in Stock Purchase Plan	72.00%	70.00%	75.00%
Employee Purchases, Amount																														355	318	281
Restricted Stock Units, Stock Options, And Stock Purchase Plan Estimated Values And Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate																0.30%	0.70%	1.10%
Dividend yield																3.30%	3.40%	2.60%
Volatility (in decimal ratio)																26.00%	27.00%	31.00%		25.00%	27.00%	28.00%								24.00%	26.00%	32.00%
Estimated values (in dollars per share)																				$ 4.22	$ 3.91	$ 4.82								$ 5.47	$ 4.69	$ 4.71
Expected life (in years)																				5 years 3 months 18 days	5 years 4 months 24 days	4 years 10 months 24 days								6 months	6 months	6 months
Risk-free interest rate																				1.00%	2.20%	2.50%								0.10%	0.20%	0.20%
Dividend yield																				3.30%	3.40%	2.70%								3.30%	3.60%	3.10%
Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Abstract]
Number of RSUs outstanding, beginning balance																107.0	99.8	105.4
Number of RSUs granted																49.9	43.3	32.4
Number of RSUs assumed in acquisition																	5.8
Number of RSUs vested																(43.2)	(37.5)	(34.6)
Number of RSUs forfeited																(4.4)	(4.4)	(3.4)
Number of RSUs outstanding, ending balance																109.3	107.0	99.8					4.0
Number Of RSUs expected to vest	103.5
Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs expected to vest (in dollars per share)																$ 20.21
Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSU balance (in dollars per share)																$ 22.03	$ 19.18	$ 18.56	$ 17.03
Weighted-average grant date fair value of granted RSUs (in dollars per share)																$ 25.32	$ 19.86	$ 22.56
Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs assumed in acquisition (in dollars per share)																	$ 20.80
Weighted-average grant date fair value of vested RSUs (in dollars per share)																$ 18.88	$ 18.60	$ 17.70
Weighted-average grant date fair value of forfeited RSUs (in dollars per share)																$ 20.93	$ 19.07	$ 17.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value																1,200	753	808
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Intrinsic Value Amount																816	697	612
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Number of options outstanding, beginning balance	298.3	386.4	451.3
Number of options granted	13.5	14.7	20.2
Number of options assumed in acquisition		12.0
Number of options exercised	(85.8)	(86.3)	(16.6)
Number of options cancelled and forfeited	(3.9)	(8.6)	(16.1)
Number of options expired	(19.3)	(19.9)	(52.4)
Number of options outstanding, ending balance	202.8	298.3	386.4
Weighted-average exercise price of stock options (in dollars per share)	$ 20.20	$ 20.12	$ 20.45		$ 25.08
Weighted-average exercise price for stock option grants during the year (in dollars per share)	$ 27.01	$ 21.49	$ 23.25
Weighted-average exercise price for stock option assumed in acquisition during the year (in dollars per share)		$ 15.80
Weighted-average exercise price for stock option exercises during the year (in dollars per share)	$ 20.45	$ 20.06	$ 18.36
Weighted-average exercise price for stock option cancellations and forfeitures during the year (in dollars per share)	$ 21.17	$ 20.47	$ 24.76
Weighted-average exercise price for stock option expirations during the year (in dollars per share)	$ 22.45	$ 24.85	$ 60.68
Options exercisable	139.8	203.6	263.0
Weighted-average exercise price for options exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 19.76	$ 20.44	$ 21.03
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	517	318	65
Stock Options Vested And Expected To Vest [Abstract]
Number of options expected to vest	59.9
Total number of options vested and expected to vest	199.7
Weighted-average exercise price for expected to vest options (in dollars per share)	$ 21.12
Weighted-average exercise price for vested and expected to vest options (in dollars per share)	$ 20.17
Weighted-average remaining contractual term for vested options (in years)	2 years 6 months
Weighted-average remaining contractual term for expected to vest options (in years)	4 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term for vested and expected to vest options (in years)	3 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value for vested options	199
Aggregate intrinsic value for expected to vest options	69
Total Aggregate intrinsic value for vested and expected to vest options	$ 268
Closing price of Intel common stock				$ 20.23
Range Of Exercise Prices And Options Outstanding [Abstract]
Number of outstanding options						3.6	125.1	50.3	23.3	0.5
Weighted-average remaining Contractual Life (In Years)						4 years	2 years 10 months 24 days	3 years 7 months 6 days	4 years 1 month 6 days	10 months 24 days
Weighted-average remaining Contractual Life (In Years), Total	3 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average exercise price for outstanding options (in dollars per share)						$ 11.94	$ 18.30	$ 22.18	$ 27.09	$ 32.08
Number of exercisable options						2.3	96.5	30.1	10.4	0.5
Weighted-average exercise price for exercisable options (in dollars per share)						$ 11.75	$ 18.37	$ 22.14	$ 26.97	$ 32.08
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit						$ 1.12	$ 15.01	$ 20.01	$ 25.01	$ 30.01
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit						$ 15.00	$ 20.00	$ 25.00	$ 30.00	$ 33.03

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Interest and Other, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Interest and Other, Net (Tables) [Abstract]

Interest And Other, Net [Table Text Block]

The components of interest and other, net were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Interest income	$	97	$	98	$	119
Interest expense		(90)		(41)		—
Other, net		87		135		(10)
Total interest and other, net	$	94	$	192	$	109

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Comprehensive Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income [Text Block]

Note 25: Comprehensive Income

The components of total comprehensive income were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Net income	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Other comprehensive income (loss)		382		(1,114)		(60)
Total comprehensive income	$	11,387	$	11,828	$	11,404

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects were as follows:

		2012						2011						2010
		Before				Net of		Before				Net of		Before				Net of
(In Millions)		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax
Change in unrealized holding
	gain (loss) on investments	$	909	$	(318)	$	591	$	35	$	(13)	$	22	$	311	$	(111)	$	200
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on
	investments included in net income		(187)		66		(121)		(299)		107		(192)		(94)		34		(60)
Change in deferred tax asset
	valuation allowance		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		72		72
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on
	deferred tax asset valuation
	allowance included in net income		—		(11)		(11)		—		(99)		(99)		—		(15)		(15)
Change in unrealized holding
	gain (loss) on derivatives		12		8		20		20		(16)		4		73		(23)		50
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of (gain) loss on derivatives		78		(13)		65		(161)		38		(123)		(80)		17		(63)
Change in prior service costs			(4)		1		(3)		—		—		—		(67)		24		(43)
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of prior service costs		5		(2)		3		7		(3)		4		7		(3)		4
Change in actuarial loss			(321)		91		(230)		(900)		284		(616)		(300)		81		(219)
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of actuarial loss		90		(32)		58		43		(15)		28		22		(8)		14
Change in net foreign currency
	translation adjustment		12		(2)		10		(155)		13		(142)		—		—		—
Total other comprehensive income
	(loss)	$	594	$	(212)	$	382	$	(1,410)	$	296	$	(1,114)	$	(128)	$	68	$	(60)

The change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the preceding table is related to the reversal of a portion of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance attributed to changes in unrealized holding gains on our available-for-sale investments. This amount is reduced and included in our provision for taxes as these investments mature or are sold.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, at the end of each period, as well as the activity, were as follows:

			Other
			Comprehensive
(In Millions)	2011		Income		2012
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	$	231	$	470	$	701
Accumulated net deferred tax asset valuation allowance		104		(11)		93
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives		8		85		93
Accumulated net prior service costs		(32)		—		(32)
Accumulated net actuarial losses		(950)		(172)		(1,122)
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment		(142)		10		(132)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(781)	$	382	$	(399)

The estimated net prior service cost and actuarial loss for the defined benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2013 are $4 million and $102 million, respectively.

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Common Stock Repurchases (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Common Stock Repurchases (Textuals) [Abstract]
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	$ 5,110,000,000	$ 14,340,000,000	$ 1,736,000,000
Restricted Stock Unit Withholdings [Member]
Common Stock Repurchases (Textuals) [Abstract]
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares	12,600,000	10,300,000	10,100,000
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	345,000,000	207,000,000	236,000,000
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Repurchases (Textuals) [Abstract]
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares	191,000,000	642,300,000	70,300,000
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	4,800,000,000	14,100,000,000	1,500,000,000
Total Stock Repurchase Authorization End of Current Period, Value	45,000,000,000
Remaining Stock Repurchase Authorization End of Current Period, Value	5,300,000,000
Accumulated Stock Repurchased During Program, Total Shares	4,300,000,000
Accumulated Stock Repurchased During Program, Total Value	$ 89,000,000,000

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Deferred Income (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Income Detail [Abstract]
Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors	$ 694	$ 751
Deferred income from software and services operating segments	1,238	1,178
Current deferred income	1,932	1,929
Non-current deferred income from software and services operating segments	473	460
Total deferred income	$ 2,405	$ 2,389

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Taxes (Tables) [Abstract]

Income Before Taxes And Provisions For Taxes [Table Text Block]

Income before taxes and the provision for taxes consisted of the following:

(Dollars in Millions)		2012			2011			2010
Income before taxes:
	U.S.	$	10,042		$	14,659		$	13,926
	Non-U.S.		4,831			3,122			2,119
Total income before taxes		$	14,873		$	17,781		$	16,045
Provision for taxes:
Current:
	Federal	$	2,539		$	3,212		$	4,049
	State		52			104			51
	Non-U.S.		1,135			374			359
Total current provision for taxes		$	3,726		$	3,690		$	4,459
Deferred:
	Federal	$	129		$	1,175		$	187
	Other		13			(26)			(65)
Total deferred provision for taxes		$	142		$	1,149		$	122
Total provision for taxes		$	3,868		$	4,839		$	4,581
Effective tax rate			26.0	%		27.2	%		28.6	%

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The difference between the tax provision at the statutory federal income tax rate and the tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes (effective tax rate) was as follows:

		2012		2011		2010
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
	Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates	(7.3)		(4.4)		(3.4)
	Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit	(2.1)		(1.9)		(2.1)
	Research and development tax credits	—		(1.0)		(0.9)
	Other	0.4		(0.5)		—
Effective tax rate		26.0	%	27.2	%	28.6	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)		2012		2011
Deferred tax assets
Accrued compensation and other benefits		$	1,125	$	1,016
Share-based compensation			638		732
Deferred income			637		616
Inventory			506		613
Unrealized losses on investments and derivatives			36		293
State credits and net operating losses			297		230
Other, net			654		756
Gross deferred tax assets			3,893		4,256
Valuation allowance			(389)		(373)
Total deferred tax assets		$	3,504	$	3,883
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment		$	(2,325)	$	(2,329)
Licenses and intangibles			(778)		(915)
Convertible debt			(856)		(799)
Investment in foreign subsidiaries			(213)		(214)
Other, net			(269)		(208)
Total deferred tax liabilities		$	(4,441)	$	(4,465)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$	(937)	$	(582)
Reported as:
	Current deferred tax assets	$	2,117	$	1,700
	Non-current deferred tax assets		358		335
	Non-current deferred tax liabilities		(3,412)		(2,617)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$	(937)	$	(582)

Changes In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]

The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Beginning gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	212	$	216	$	220
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities and related remeasurements		(81)		(63)		(73)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(5)		(17)		—
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		56		91		28
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		(6)		(21)		(30)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period		13		6		71
Ending gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	189	$	212	$	216

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	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Debt Securities [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Hedge fund pool [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Hedge fund pool [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - common collective trusts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - common collective trusts [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - government bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - government bonds [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - asset-backed securities [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Global Bond Fund - 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2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Investments held by insurance companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Investments held by insurance companies [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Insurance contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Insurance contracts [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Cash [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Cash [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Plan Assets That We Have Control Over - Equity Securities [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Plan Assets That We Have Control Over - Fixed Income Instruments [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Global equities [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Global equities [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Real estate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Real estate [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Non-U.S. venture capital [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Non-U.S. venture capital [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Non-U.S. government bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Non-U.S. government bonds [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Money market funds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Money market funds [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 1 [Member] Investments held by 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29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 2 [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 2 [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Global equities [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Global equities [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Real estate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Real estate [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Non-U.S. venture capital [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Non-U.S. venture capital [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Non-U.S. government bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Non-U.S. government bonds [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Money market funds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Money market funds [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Investments held by insurance companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Investments held by insurance companies [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Insurance contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Insurance contracts [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member] Level 3 [Member] Other [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan [Member]	Feb. 15, 2013 Qualified U.S. Retirement Contribution Plans [Member]
Retirement Contribution Plans, Textual Detail [Abstract]
Retirement Contribution Plan, Equity Securities (in decimal ratio)																																																																																																																																																							80.00%
Retirement Contribution Plan, Fixed-Income Instruments (in decimal ratio)																																																																																																																																																							20.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 357	$ 340	$ 319
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount																																																																																																																																																								336
Projected Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation				1,742	1,480	739																																																													1,412	1,121	902																																																																														484	369	297
Service cost				98	51	38																																																													64	63	40																																																																														30	18	16
Interest cost				69	42	34																																																													52	52	35																																																																														17	16	14
Plan acquisitions				0	0																																																														0	68																																																																															0	0
Plan participants' contributions				0	0																																																														11	10																																																																															4	4
Actuarial (gain) loss				108	688																																																														172	98																																																																															75	45
Currency exchange rate changes, change in projected benefit obligation				0	0																																																														15	(38)																																																																															0	0
Plan curtailments				0	0																																																														0	(6)																																																																															0	0
Plan settlements, change in projected benefit obligation				0	0																																																														0	(13)																																																																															0	0
Benefits paid to plan participants				(13)	(40)																																																														(23)	(15)																																																																															(11)	(11)
Fair value of plan assets				684	648	569			92	97	17	51	258	260	83	78	214	147	10	6	674	639	10	9	250	94	0	0	0	0	177	94	0	0	72	0	1	0	341	467	92	97	17	51	81	166	0	0	142	147	9	6	83	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	83	78	0	0	0	0	838	722	642		822	709	236	201	10	10	2	3	177	124	58	57	302	280	31	29	6	5	16	13			241	215	183	153	0	0	0	0	0	0	58	57	0	0	0	0	0	5	538	452	53	48	0	0	0	0	177	124	0	0	302	280	0	0	6	0	43	42	0	0	10	10	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	31	29	0	0	191	116	59
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount				90
Actual return on plan assets				49	26																																																														70	(26)																																																																															0	1
Plan acquisitions				0	0																																																														0	72																																																																															0	0
Employer Contributions				0	93																																																														52	76																																																																															82	63
Currency Exchange Rate, Changes Plan Assets				0	0																																																														6	(24)																																																																															0	0
Plan settlements, change in plan assets				0	0																																																														0	(13)																																																																															0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum								80.00%	10.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum								90.00%	20.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations (in decimal ratio)																																																																																											49.00%	51.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage Of Plan Assets Invested in Qualified Insurance Companies																																																																			40.00%	43.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other long-term assets				0	0																																																														1	6																																																																															0	0
Accrued compensation and benefits				0	0																																																														(3)	(7)																																																																															0	0
Other long-term liabilities				(1,058)	(832)																																																														(572)	(398)																																																																															(293)	(253)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), before tax				1,050	1,039																																																														477	330																																																																															138	66
Net amount recognized				(8)	207																																																														(97)	(69)																																																																															(155)	(187)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net prior service credit (cost)				0	0																																																														12	14																																																																															(60)	(63)
Net actuarial gain (loss)				(1,050)	(1,039)																																																														(489)	(344)																																																																															(78)	(3)
Accumulated Benefit Obligations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation				562	426																																																														1,100	836
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligations				0	0																																																														813	563
Plan assets				0	0																																																														508	363
Projected benefit obligations				1,742	1,480																																																														1,400	1,064
Plan assets				684	648																																																														825	658
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate				3.90%	4.70%																																																														4.20%	4.90%																																																																															3.60%	4.60%
Rate of compensation increase				4.10%	4.50%																																																														4.00%	4.20%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate				4.70%	5.80%	6.10%																																																													5.00%	5.30%	5.60%																																																																														4.60%	5.60%	6.30%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets				5.00%	5.50%	4.50%	4.50%																																																												5.90%	6.30%	6.20%	5.20%																																																																													3.00%	3.00%		7.70%
Rate of compensation increase				4.50%	4.70%	5.10%																																																													4.10%	4.30%	3.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets				(31)	(31)	(18)																																																													(42)	(47)	(34)																																																																														(4)	(2)	0
Amortization of prior service cost				0	0	0																																																													(2)	(1)	1																																																																														7	8	6
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)				74	26	18																																																													16	11	5																																																																														0	(1)	(1)
Recognized curtailment gains				0	0	0																																																													0	(4)	0																																																																														0	0	0
Recognized settlement losses				0	0	0																																																													0	6	0																																																																														0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost				210	88	72																																																													88	80	47																																																																														50	39	35
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year																																																																			63
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2013				41																																																															24																																																																																18
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2014				48																																																															26																																																																																19
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2015				61																																																															27																																																																																23
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2016				76																																																															29																																																																																22
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2017				90																																																															31																																																																																22
Estimated Benefit Payments, 2018-2022				$ 799																																																															$ 201																																																																																$ 121

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Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	$ 701	$ 231
Accumulated net deferred tax asset valuation allowance	93	104
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives	93	8
Accumulated net prior service costs	(32)	(32)
Accumulated net actuarial losses	(1,122)	(950)
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment	(132)	(142)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(399)	(781)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income	11,005	12,942	11,464
Total comprehensive income	11,387	11,828	11,404
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments, Before Tax	909	35	311
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments, Tax	(318)	(13)	(111)
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on investments, Net of Tax	591	22	200
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on investments included in net income, Before Tax	(187)	(299)	(94)
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on investments included in net income, Tax	66	107	34
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on investments included in net income, Net of Tax	(121)	(192)	(60)
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance, Tax	0	0	72
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance, Net of Tax	0	0	72
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on deferred tax asset valuation allowance included in net income, Tax	(11)	(99)	(15)
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on deferred tax asset valuation allowance included in net income, Net of Tax	(11)	(99)	(15)
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives, Before Tax	12	20	73
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives, Tax	8	(16)	(23)
Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives, Net of Tax	20	4	50
Less: adjustment for amortization of (gain) loss on derivatives, Before Tax	78	(161)	(80)
Less: adjustment for amortization of (gain) loss on derivatives, Tax	(13)	38	17
Less: adjustment for amortization of (gain) loss on derivatives, Net of Tax	65	(123)	(63)
Change in prior service costs, Before Tax	(4)	0	(67)
Change in prior service costs, Tax	1	0	24
Change in prior service costs, Net of Tax	(3)	0	(43)
Less: adjustment for amortization of prior service costs, Before Tax	5	7	7
Less: adjustment for amortization of prior service costs, Tax	(2)	(3)	(3)
Less: adjustment for amortization of prior service costs, Net of Tax	3	4	4
Change in actuarial loss, Before Tax	(321)	(900)	(300)
Change in actuarial loss, Tax	91	284	81
Change in actuarial loss, Net of Tax	(230)	(616)	(219)
Less: adjustment for amortization of actuarial loss, Before Tax	90	43	22
Less: adjustment for amortization of actuarial loss, Tax	(32)	(15)	(8)
Less: adjustment for amortization of actuarial loss, Net of Tax	58	28	14
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment, Before Tax	12	(155)	0
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment, Tax	(2)	13	0
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment, Net of Tax	10	(142)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Before Tax	594	(1,410)	(128)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Tax	(212)	296	68
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	382	(1,114)	(60)
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	470	(170)	140
Change in net deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(11)	(99)	57
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives	85	(119)	(13)
Change in net prior service costs	0	4	(39)
Change in net actuarial losses	(172)	(588)	(205)
Comprehensive Income Textual Details [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	4
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	$ (102)

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Commitments (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2013	$ 206,000,000
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2014	177,000,000
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2015	138,000,000
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2016	98,000,000
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2017	80,000,000
Minimum rental commitments payable, 2018 and thereafter	210,000,000
Minimum rental commitments with an initial term in excess of one year, Total payable	909,000,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	214,000,000	178,000,000	124,000,000
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	4,600,000,000	4,700,000,000
Other Purchase Obligations And Commitments [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 2,000,000,000	$ 1,000,000,000

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Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 9,254	$ 4,531
Goodwill - Transfers		0
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	10	(93)
Goodwill - Impairments	(6)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	9,710	9,254
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	719
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions	452	517
McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions		4,299
PC Client Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	2,918	2,234
Goodwill - Transfers		(86)
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Goodwill - Impairments	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,962	2,918
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	341
PC Client Group [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions	44	24
PC Client Group [Member] | McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions		746
Data Center Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	1,553	1,459
Goodwill - Transfers		0
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Goodwill - Impairments	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,839	1,553
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	279
Data Center Group [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions	286	94
Data Center Group [Member] | McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions		0
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	844	582
Goodwill - Transfers		86
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Goodwill - Impairments	(6)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	916	844
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	99
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions	78	176
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member] | McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions		0
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,939	256
Goodwill - Transfers		0
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	10	(93)
Goodwill - Impairments	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	3,993	3,939
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions	44	223
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member] | McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions		$ 3,553

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Deferred Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Deferred Income [Abstract]

Deferred Income [Text Block]

Note 17: Deferred Income

Deferred income at the end of each period was as follows:

	Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,
(In Millions)	2012		2011
Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors	$	694	$	751
Deferred income from software and services operating segments		1,238		1,178
Current deferred income	$	1,932	$	1,929
Non-current deferred income from software and services operating segments		473		460
Total deferred income	$	2,405	$	2,389

We classify non-current deferred income from the software and services operating segments in other long-term liabilities.

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Deferred Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Deferred Income (Tables) [Abstract]

Deferred Income By Arrangement Disclosure [Table Text Block]

Deferred income at the end of each period was as follows:

	Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,
(In Millions)	2012		2011
Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors	$	694	$	751
Deferred income from software and services operating segments		1,238		1,178
Current deferred income	$	1,932	$	1,929
Non-current deferred income from software and services operating segments		473		460
Total deferred income	$	2,405	$	2,389

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]

Total gross notional amounts for outstanding derivatives (recorded at fair value) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011,and December 25, 2010were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	13,117	$	11,203	$	8,502
Currency interest rate swaps		2,711		1,650		2,259
Embedded debt derivatives		3,600		3,600		3,600
Equity options		17		54		496
Interest rate swaps		1,101		1,837		2,166
Total return swaps		807		761		627
Other		110		128		160
Total	$	21,463	$	19,233	$	17,810

The gross notional amounts for currency forwards and currency interest rate swaps (presented by currency) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
British pound sterling	$	308	$	459	$	424
Chinese yuan		647		688		347
Euro		5,994		3,904		4,351
Israeli shekel		2,256		2,168		1,191
Japanese yen		4,389		3,477		3,440
Malaysian ringgit		442		805		382
Other		1,792		1,352		626
Total	$	15,828	$	12,853	$	10,761

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The fair value of our derivative instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011was as follows:

		2012								2011
		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other
		Current		Long-Term		Accrued		Long-Term		Current		Long-Term		Accrued		Long-Term
(In Millions)		Assets		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities		Assets		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
Derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments
Currency forwards		$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	170	$	7
Other			—		—		—		—		—		—		1		—
Total derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments	$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	171	$	7
Derivatives not designated as
	hedging instruments
Currency forwards		$	85	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	54	$	—	$	34	$	—
Currency interest rate swaps			33		18		72		14		41		33		11		10
Embedded debt derivatives			—		—		—		6		—		—		—		10
Equity options			1		1		1		—		—		6		9		—
Interest rate swaps			—		—		34		—		3		—		63		—
Total return swaps			11		—		—		—		7		—		—		—
Other			—		17		—		—		—		24		—		—
Total derivatives not designated
	as hedging instruments	$	130	$	36	$	165	$	20	$	105	$	63	$	117	$	20
Total derivatives		$	221	$	38	$	292	$	20	$	166	$	63	$	288	$	27

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Table Text Block]

The before-tax effects of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the three years ended December 29, 2012were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized
	in OCI on Derivatives						Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into
	(Effective Portion)						Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010		Location	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	4	$	20	$	66	Cost of sales	$	11	$	118	$	49
							Research and development		(63)		20		27
							Marketing, general and administrative		(25)		19		4
Other		9		—		4	Cost of sales		(2)		4		(2)
Total	$	13	$	20	$	70		$	(79)	$	161	$	78

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]

The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

	Location of Gains (Losses)
(In Millions)	Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	Interest and other, net	$	3	$	58	$	72
Currency interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		(71)		(17)		74
Equity options	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(1)		(67)		59
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		31		(26)		(59)
Total return swaps	Various		77		(13)		70
Other	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(7)		4		(2)
Other	Interest and other, net		3		—		(1)
Total		$	35	$	(61)	$	213

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Borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 29, 2012 2005 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2035 At 2.95% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2005 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2035 At 2.95% [Member]	Dec. 16, 2005 2005 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2035 At 2.95% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2009 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2039 At 3.25% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2009 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2039 At 3.25% [Member]	Jul. 27, 2009 2009 Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2039 At 3.25% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2012 Senior notes due 2017 at 1.35% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2012 Senior notes due 2017 at 1.35% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2012 Senior notes due 2022 at 2.70% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2012 Senior notes due 2022 at 2.70% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2012 Senior notes due 2032 at 4.00% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2012 Senior notes due 2032 at 4.00% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2012 Senior notes due 2042 at 4.25% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2012 Senior notes due 2042 at 4.25% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2012 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 19, 2011 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2016 At 1.95% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2016 At 1.95% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2021 At 3.30% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2021 At 3.30% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2041 At 4.80% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Senior Notes Due October 1, 2041 At 4.80% [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 2007 Arizona Bonds Due 2037 At 5.3% [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 2007 Arizona Bonds Due 2037 At 5.3% [Member]	Dec. 06, 2007 2007 Arizona Bonds Due 2037 At 5.3% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Dec. 15, 2035			Aug. 01, 2039			Dec. 15, 2017		Dec. 15, 2022		Dec. 15, 2032		Dec. 15, 2042				Oct. 01, 2016		Oct. 01, 2021		Oct. 01, 2041		Dec. 01, 2037
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 1,600,000,000			$ 2,000,000,000									$ 6,200,000,000	$ 5,000,000,000									$ 125,000,000
Net debt carrying amount			932,000,000	919,000,000		1,063,000,000	1,052,000,000		2,997,000,000	0	1,494,000,000	0	743,000,000	0	924,000,000	0			1,498,000,000	1,498,000,000	1,996,000,000	1,995,000,000	1,489,000,000	1,489,000,000	0	131,000,000
Annual coupon interest rate			2.95%			3.25%			1.35%		2.70%		4.00%		4.25%				1.95%		3.30%		4.80%		5.30%
Principal Amount Per Debenture Used In Conversion Rate			1,000			1,000
Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures)			33.86	32.94		45.05	44.55
Effective conversion price (per share of common stock)			$ 29.53	$ 30.36		$ 22.20	$ 22.45
Conversion Rate Adjustments, Quarterly Dividend Distributions Excess Per Share			$ 0.10			$ 0.14
Annual effective interest rate			6.45%			7.20%
Maximum Amount Of Contingent Interest That Will Accrue Per Year (in decimal ratio)			0.40%			0.50%
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability			0	0		6,000,000	10,000,000
Company Stock As Percentage Of Conversion Price, Surrender For Conversion						130.00%
Company Stock As Percentage Of Conversion Price, Redemption Of Principal			130.00%			150.00%
Trading Days During 30 Day Period In Which Company Stock Has Been At Least 130% Of Conversion Price, Surrender for Conversion						20 days
Trading Day Period Ending On Last Day Of Preceeding Fiscal Quarter, Surrender for Conversion						30 days
Trading Days During 30 Day Period In Which Company Stock Has Been At Least 130% Of Conversion Price, Redemption Of Principal			20 days
Trading Days During 30 Day Period In Which Company Stock Has Been At Least 150% Of Conversion Price, Redemption Of Principal						20 days
Trading Day Period Prior To Notice of Redemption Date, Redemption Of Principal			30 days			30 days
Outstanding principal	14,775,000,000		1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000		2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Equity component carrying amount			466,000,000	466,000,000		613,000,000	613,000,000
Unamortized discount			656,000,000	669,000,000		922,000,000	933,000,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)			23 years			27 years
Total long-term debt	13,136,000,000	7,084,000,000
Year Payable, 2013	0
Year Payable, 2014	0
Year Payable, 2015	0
Year Payable, 2016	1,500,000,000
Year Payable, 2017	3,000,000,000
Year Payable, 2018 and thereafter	10,275,000,000
Maximum Borrowings, Commercial Paper Program	500,000,000	1,400,000,000
Bank Overdrafts	264,000,000	47,000,000
Board Of Directors Maximum Borrowing Capacity Authorization	3,000,000,000
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	48,000,000
Commercial Paper		$ 200,000,000

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Text Block]

INTEL CORPORATION

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010

			Additions
	Balance at		Charged		Net
	Beginning of		to Expenses/		(Deductions)		Balance at
(In Millions)	Year		Other Accounts		Recoveries		End of Year
Allowance for doubtful receivables
2012	$	36	$	3	$	(1)	$	38
2011	$	28	$	8	$	—	$	36
2010	$	19	$	9	$	—	$	28
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
2012	$	373	$	77	$	(61)	$	389
2011	$	252	$	121	$	—	$	373
2010	$	329	$	14	$	(91)	$	252

Deductions in allowance for doubtful receivables represent uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

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Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Beginning benefit obligation	$	1,480	$	739	$	1,121	$	902	$	369	$	297
Service cost		98		51		64		63		30		18
Interest cost		69		42		52		52		17		16
Plan acquisitions		—		—		—		68		—		—
Plan participants’ contributions		—		—		11		10		4		4
Actuarial (gain) loss		108		688		172		98		75		45
Currency exchange rate changes		—		—		15		(38)		—		—
Plan curtailments		—		—		—		(6)		—		—
Plan settlements		—		—		—		(13)		—		—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13)		(40)		(23)		(15)		(11)		(11)
Ending projected benefit obligation	$	1,742	$	1,480	$	1,412	$	1,121	$	484	$	369

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Change in plan assets:
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$	648	$	569	$	722	$	642	$	116	$	59
Actual return on plan assets		49		26		70		(26)		—		1
Plan acquisitions		—		—		—		72		—		—
Employer contributions		—		93		52		76		82		63
Plan participants’ contributions		—		—		11		10		4		4
Currency exchange rate changes		—		—		6		(24)		—		—
Plan settlements		—		—		—		(13)		—		—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13)		(40)		(23)		(15)		(11)		(11)
Ending fair value of plan assets	$	684	$	648	$	838	$	722	$	191	$	116

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Other long-term assets	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	6	$	—	$	—
Accrued compensation and benefits		—		—		(3)		(7)		—		—
Other long-term liabilities		(1,058)		(832)		(572)		(398)		(293)		(253)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), before tax		1,050		1,039		477		330		138		66
Net amount recognized	$	(8)	$	207	$	(97)	$	(69)	$	(155)	$	(187)

Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes, as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Net prior service credit (cost)	$	—	$	—	$	12	$	14	$	(60)	$	(63)
Net actuarial gain (loss)		(1,050)		(1,039)		(489)		(344)		(78)		(3)
Defined benefit plans, net	$	(1,050)	$	(1,039)	$	(477)	$	(330)	$	(138)	$	(66)

Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

As of December 29, 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation was $562 million for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan ($426 million as of December 31, 2011) and $1.1billion for the non-U.S. defined-benefit pension plans ($836 million as of December 31, 2011). Included in the aggregate data in the following tables are the amounts applicable to our pension plans, with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, as well as plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets. Amounts related to such planswere as follows:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension
	Benefits				Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	—	$	—	$	813	$	563
Plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	508	$	363
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligations	$	1,742	$	1,480	$	1,400	$	1,064
Plan assets	$	684	$	648	$	825	$	658

Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the plans as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Discount rate	3.9	%	4.7	%	4.2	%	4.9	%	3.6	%	4.6	%
Rate of compensation increase	4.1	%	4.5	%	4.0	%	4.2	%	n/a		n/a

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine costs for the plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension						Non-U.S. Pension						U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits						Benefits						Medical Benefits
	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
Discount rate	4.7	%	5.8	%	6.1	%	5.0	%	5.3	%	5.6	%	4.6	%	5.6	%	6.3	%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	5.0	%	5.5	%	4.5	%	5.9	%	6.3	%	6.2	%	3.0	%	3.0	%	n/a
Rate of compensation increase	4.5	%	4.7	%	5.1	%	4.1	%	4.3	%	3.6	%	n/a		n/a		n/a

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

The net periodic benefit cost for the plans included the following components:

	U.S. Pension						Non-U.S. Pension						U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits						Benefits						Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
Service cost	$	98	$	51	$	38	$	64	$	63	$	40	$	30	$	18	$	16
Interest cost		69		42		34		52		52		35		17		16		14
Expected return on plan assets		(31)		(31)		(18)		(42)		(47)		(34)		(4)		(2)		—
Amortization of prior service cost		—		—		—		(2)		(1)		1		7		8		6
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)		74		26		18		16		11		5		—		(1)		(1)
Recognized curtailment gains		—		—		—		—		(4)		—		—		—		—
Recognized settlement losses		—		—		—		—		6		—		—		—		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	210	$	88	$	72	$	88	$	80	$	47	$	50	$	39	$	35

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]

Estimated benefit payments over the next 10 fiscal years are as follows:

	U.S. Pension		Non-U.S. Pension		U.S. Postretirement
(In Millions)	Benefits		Benefits		Medical Benefits
2013	$	41	$	24	$	18
2014	$	48	$	26	$	19
2015	$	61	$	27	$	23
2016	$	76	$	29	$	22
2017	$	90	$	31	$	22
2018–2022	$	799	$	201	$	121

U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	92	$	—	$	92
Fixed income:
	Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		17		—		17
	Global Bond Fund—government bonds		177		81		—		258
	Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		83		83
	Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		72		142		—		214
	Global Bond Fund—other		1		9		—		10
Total assets measured at fair value		$	250	$	341	$	83	$	674
Cash									10
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value								$	684
		December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	97	$	—	$	97
Fixed income:
	Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		51		—		51
	Global Bond Fund—government bonds		94		166		—		260
	Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		78		78
	Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		—		147		—		147
	Global Bond Fund—other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value		$	94	$	467	$	78	$	639
Cash									9
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value								$	648

Non-U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

Non-U.S. plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Global equities	$	183	$	53	$	—	$	236
	Real estate		—		—		10		10
	Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		2		2
Fixed income:
	Non-U.S. government bonds		—		177		—		177
	Money market funds		58		—		—		58
	Investments held by insurance companies		—		302		—		302
	Insurance contracts		—		—		31		31
	Other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value		$	241	$	538	$	43	$	822
Cash									16
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value								$	838
		December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Global equities	$	153	$	48	$	—	$	201
	Real estate		—		—		10		10
	Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		3		3
Fixed income:
	Non-U.S. government bonds		—		124		—		124
	Money market funds		57		—		—		57
	Investments held by insurance companies		—		280		—		280
	Insurance contracts		—		—		29		29
	Other		5		—		—		5
Total assets measured at fair value		$	215	$	452	$	42	$	709
Cash									13
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value								$	722

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Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net Detail [Abstract]
Share of equity method investee losses, net	$ (81)	$ (204)	$ (113)
Impairment charges	(154)	(132)	(125)
Other, net	193	145	162
Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net	141	112	348
Equity Investments [Member]
Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net Detail [Abstract]
Gains on sales, net	$ 183	$ 303	$ 424

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Trading Assets (Detail) (Debt Securities [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)	$ 16	$ (71)	$ (50)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and intercompany loans related to trading securities	$ 11	$ 58	$ 43

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Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]

Acquisitions (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, was allocated as follows:

(In Millions)
Fair value of net tangible assets acquired	$	206
Goodwill		517
Identified intangible assets		1,409
Total	$	2,132

Schedule Of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Business Combination [Table Text Block]

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, were recognized as follows:

				Estimated
		Fair Value		Useful Life
		(In Millions)		(In Years)
Developed technology		$	1,102	3–9
Customer relationships			144	5–8
Other intangible assets			44	2–7
	Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	1,290
In-process research and development			119
Total identified intangible assets		$	1,409

McAfee, Inc. [Member]

Acquisitions (Tables) [Abstract]

Consideration To Acquire Company [Table Text Block]

Total consideration to acquire McAfee was $6.7 billion (net of $943 million of cash and cash equivalents acquired) and comprised the following:

(In Millions)
Cash	$	6,652
Share-based awards assumed		48
Total	$	6,700

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisition of McAfee was recognized as follows:

(In Millions)
Marketable debt securities	$	329
Goodwill		4,299
Identified intangible assets		3,552
Deferred tax assets		738
Other assets		417
Deferred income		(1,049)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,191)
Other liabilities		(395)
Total	$	6,700

Schedule Of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Business Combination [Table Text Block]

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition of McAfee were recognized as follows based upon their fair value as of February 28, 2011:

				Estimated
		Fair Value		Useful Life
		(In Millions)		(In Years)
Developed technology		$	1,221	4
Customer relationships			1,418	2–7
	Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	2,639
In-process research and development			92
Trade names			821
Total identified intangible assets		$	3,552

McAfee, Inc. and Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]

Acquisitions (Tables) [Abstract]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts—Unaudited)	2011		2010
Net revenue	$	54,738	$	47,350
Net income	$	13,028	$	11,190
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.41	$	1.96

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Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation [Text Block]

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal years 2012 and 2010 were 52-week years. Fiscal year 2011 was a 53-week year.The next 53-week year will end on December 31, 2016. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Intel Corporation and our subsidiaries. We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We use the equity method to account for equity investments in instances in which we own common stock or similar interests and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. 

In the first quarter of 2011, we completed the acquisition of McAfee, Inc. For further information, see “Note 13: Acquisitions.”Certain of the operations acquired from McAfee have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. As a result, we have recordedtranslation adjustments through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning in 2011. Prior to the acquisition of McAfee, the U.S. dollar was the functional currency for our company and all of our subsidiaries; therefore, we did not record a translation adjustment through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal year 2010.

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Available For Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents (Detail)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 25, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 ASML Holding N.V. [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 ASML Holding N.V. [Member]	Sep. 29, 2012 ASML Holding N.V. [Member] Research and Development Arrangement [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 ASML Holding N.V. [Member] Research and Development Arrangement [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 29, 2012 Bank Deposits [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Bank Deposits [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Marketable Equity Securities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Marketable Equity Securities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Corporate Bonds [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Corporate Bonds [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Asset-Backed Securities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Asset-Backed Securities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Government Bonds [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Government Bonds [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Commercial Paper [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Paper [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] USD ($)
Available-For-Sale Investments [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost								$ 1,417,000,000	$ 1,046,000,000			$ 635,000,000	$ 892,000,000	$ 14,000,000	$ 48,000,000	$ 2,235,000,000	$ 3,631,000,000	$ 4,184,000,000	$ 3,820,000,000	$ 1,086,000,000	$ 546,000,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,079,000,000	400,000,000						1,000,000	1,000,000	1,069,000,000	385,000,000	8,000,000	14,000,000	0	0	0	0	1,000,000	0	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,000,000)	(41,000,000)						0	(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)	(12,000,000)	(1,000,000)	(9,000,000)	(3,000,000)	(12,000,000)	0	(4,000,000)	0	(3,000,000)	0	0
Fair Value	9,577,000,000							1,418,000,000	1,046,000,000			642,000,000	897,000,000	11,000,000	36,000,000	2,235,000,000	3,627,000,000	4,185,000,000	3,817,000,000	1,086,000,000	546,000,000
Adjusted Cost, Total	12,927,000,000	10,172,000,000
Fair Value, Total	14,001,000,000	10,531,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	2,300,000,000	9,100,000,000	475,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	166,000,000	268,000,000	160,000,000
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity				3,200,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Ownership Percentage					15.00%
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount						1,000,000,000	829,000,000
Due in 1 year or less, Cost	7,995,000,000
Due in 1-2 years, Cost	409,000,000
Due in 2-5 years, Cost	67,000,000
Instruments not due at a single maturity date, Cost	1,100,000,000
Cost, Total	9,571,000,000
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value	7,999,000,000
Due in 1-2 year, Fair Value	413,000,000
Due in 2-5 years, Fair Value	68,000,000
Instruments not due at a single maturity date, Fair Value	1,097,000,000
Adjusted Cost										3,356,000,000	189,000,000
Fair Value										4,424,000,000	562,000,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities	36,000,000	73,000,000
Reverse repurchase agreements, Adjusted Cost	2,800,000,000	500,000,000
Reverse repurchase agreements, Fair Value	2,800,000,000	500,000,000
Total available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents, Adjusted Cost	15,727,000,000	10,672,000,000
Total available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents, Fair Value	$ 16,801,000,000	$ 11,031,000,000

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Other Long-Term Assets (Tables) (Other Long-Term Assets [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Other Long-Term Assets [Member]

Other Long-Term Assets (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]

Other long-term assets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Equity method investments	$	992	$	1,669
Non-marketable cost method investments		1,202		1,129
Non-current deferred tax assets		358		335
Loans receivable		644		715
Other		952		800
Total other long-term assets	$	4,148	$	4,648

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Commitments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Commitments [Abstract]

Commitments [Text Block]

Note 21: Commitments

A portion of our capital equipment and certain facilities are under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2028. Additionally, portions of our land are under leases that expire at various dates through 2062. Rental expense was $214 million in 2012 ($178 million in 2011 and $124 million in 2010).

Minimum rental commitments under all non-cancelable leases with an initial term in excess of one year were as follows as of December 29, 2012:

(In Millions)
2013	$	206
2014		177
2015		138
2016		98
2017		80
2018and thereafter		210
Total	$	909

Commitments for construction or purchase of property, plant and equipment totaled $4.6 billion as of December 29, 2012 ($4.7 billion as of December 31, 2011), substantially all of which will be due within the next year. Other purchase obligations and commitments totaled approximately $2.0 billion as of December 29, 2012 (approximately $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2011). Other purchase obligations and commitments include payments due under various types of licenses and agreements to purchase goods or services, as well as payments due under non-contingent funding obligations. Funding obligations include, for example, agreements to fund various projects with other companies. In addition, we have various contractual commitments with Micron and IMFT. For further information on these contractual commitments, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”

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Retirement Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Retirement Benefit Plans [Text Block]

Note 20: Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Contribution Plans

We provide tax-qualified retirement contribution plans for the benefit of eligible employees, former employees, and retirees in the U.S. and certain other countries. The plans are designed to provide employees with an accumulation of funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2011 are eligible for and receive discretionary employer contributions in the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan, while employees hired on or after January 1, 2011 receive discretionary employer contributions in the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan. Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) determines the annual discretionary employer contribution amounts for the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan and the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan under delegation of authority from our Board of Directors, pursuant to the terms of the plans. As of December 29, 2012, 80% of our U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan assets were invested in equities, and 20% were invested in fixed-income instruments. These assets are managed by external investment managers. The discretionary employer contributions made to the Intel 401(k) Savings Plan are participant-directed.

For the benefit of eligible U.S. employees, we also provide a non-tax-qualified supplemental deferred compensation plan for certain highly compensated employees. This plan is designed to permit certain discretionary employer contributions and to permit employee deferral of a portion of compensation in addition to their Intel 401(k) Savings Plan deferrals. This plan is unfunded.

We expensed $357 million for the qualified and non-qualified U.S. retirement contribution plans in 2012 ($340 million in 2011 and $319 million in 2010). In the first quarter of 2013, we funded $336 million for the 2012 contributions to the qualified U.S. retirement contribution plans.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

U.S. Pension Benefits. For employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, we provide a tax-qualified defined-benefit pension plan, the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan, for the benefit of eligible employees, former employees, and retirees in the U.S. The U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan benefit is determined by a participant's years of service and final average compensation (taking into account the participant's Social Security wage base). The plan generates a minimum pension benefit if the participants' U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan benefit exceeds the annuitized value of their U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan benefit. If participant balances in the U.S. Intel Retirement Contribution Plan do not grow sufficiently, the projected benefit obligation of the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan could increase significantly.

Non-U.S. Pension Benefits. We also provide defined-benefit pension plans in certain other countries, most significantly Ireland, Israel, Germany and Japan. Consistent with the requirements of local law, we deposit funds for certain plans with insurance companies, with third-party trustees, or into government-managed accounts, and/or accrue for the unfunded portion of the obligation. As of June 20, 2012 (the effective date), Ireland closed its pension plan to employees hired on or after the effective date.

U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits. Upon retirement, eligible U.S. employees are credited with a defined dollar amount, based on years of service, into a U.S. Sheltered Employee Retirement Medical Account (SERMA). These credits can be used to pay all or a portion of the cost to purchase coverage in the retiree's choice of medical plan. If the available credits are not sufficient to pay the entire cost of the coverage, the remaining cost is the retiree's responsibility.

Funding Policy. Our practice is to fund the various pension plans and the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan in amounts sufficient to meet the minimum requirements of U.S. federal laws and regulations or applicable local laws and regulations. Additional funding may be provided as deemed appropriate. Depending on the design of the plan, local customs, and market circumstances, the liabilities of a plan may exceed qualified plan assets.

Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets

The changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets for the plans described above were as follows:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Beginning benefit obligation	$	1,480	$	739	$	1,121	$	902	$	369	$	297
Service cost		98		51		64		63		30		18
Interest cost		69		42		52		52		17		16
Plan acquisitions		—		—		—		68		—		—
Plan participants’ contributions		—		—		11		10		4		4
Actuarial (gain) loss		108		688		172		98		75		45
Currency exchange rate changes		—		—		15		(38)		—		—
Plan curtailments		—		—		—		(6)		—		—
Plan settlements		—		—		—		(13)		—		—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13)		(40)		(23)		(15)		(11)		(11)
Ending projected benefit obligation	$	1,742	$	1,480	$	1,412	$	1,121	$	484	$	369

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Change in plan assets:
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$	648	$	569	$	722	$	642	$	116	$	59
Actual return on plan assets		49		26		70		(26)		—		1
Plan acquisitions		—		—		—		72		—		—
Employer contributions		—		93		52		76		82		63
Plan participants’ contributions		—		—		11		10		4		4
Currency exchange rate changes		—		—		6		(24)		—		—
Plan settlements		—		—		—		(13)		—		—
Benefits paid to plan participants		(13)		(40)		(23)		(15)		(11)		(11)
Ending fair value of plan assets	$	684	$	648	$	838	$	722	$	191	$	116

The following table summarizes the amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Other long-term assets	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	6	$	—	$	—
Accrued compensation and benefits		—		—		(3)		(7)		—		—
Other long-term liabilities		(1,058)		(832)		(572)		(398)		(293)		(253)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), before tax		1,050		1,039		477		330		138		66
Net amount recognized	$	(8)	$	207	$	(97)	$	(69)	$	(155)	$	(187)

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes, as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Net prior service credit (cost)	$	—	$	—	$	12	$	14	$	(60)	$	(63)
Net actuarial gain (loss)		(1,050)		(1,039)		(489)		(344)		(78)		(3)
Defined benefit plans, net	$	(1,050)	$	(1,039)	$	(477)	$	(330)	$	(138)	$	(66)

As of December 29, 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation was $562 million for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan ($426 million as of December 31, 2011) and $1.1billion for the non-U.S. defined-benefit pension plans ($836 million as of December 31, 2011). Included in the aggregate data in the following tables are the amounts applicable to our pension plans, with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, as well as plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets. Amounts related to such planswere as follows:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension
	Benefits				Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	—	$	—	$	813	$	563
Plan assets	$	—	$	—	$	508	$	363
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligations	$	1,742	$	1,480	$	1,400	$	1,064
Plan assets	$	684	$	648	$	825	$	658

Assumptions

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the plans as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits				Benefits				Medical Benefits
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Discount rate	3.9	%	4.7	%	4.2	%	4.9	%	3.6	%	4.6	%
Rate of compensation increase	4.1	%	4.5	%	4.0	%	4.2	%	n/a		n/a

Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine costs for the plans were as follows:

	U.S. Pension						Non-U.S. Pension						U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits						Benefits						Medical Benefits
	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
Discount rate	4.7	%	5.8	%	6.1	%	5.0	%	5.3	%	5.6	%	4.6	%	5.6	%	6.3	%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	5.0	%	5.5	%	4.5	%	5.9	%	6.3	%	6.2	%	3.0	%	3.0	%	n/a
Rate of compensation increase	4.5	%	4.7	%	5.1	%	4.1	%	4.3	%	3.6	%	n/a		n/a		n/a

For the U.S. plans, we developed the discount rate by calculating the benefit payment streams by year to determine when benefit payments will be due. We then matched the benefit payment streams by year to the AA corporate bond rates to match the timing and amount of the expected benefit payments and discounted back to the measurement date to determine the appropriate discount rate. For the non-U.S. plans, we used two approaches to develop the discount rate. In certain countries, we used a model consisting of a theoretical bond portfolio for which the timing and amount of cash flows approximated the estimated benefit payments of our pension plans. In other countries, we analyzed current market long-term bond rates and matched the bond maturity with the average duration of the pension liabilities. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumptions takes into consideration both duration and risk of the investment portfolios, and is developed through consensus and building-block methodologies. The consensus methodology includes unadjusted estimates by the fund manager on future market expectations by broad asset classes and geography. The building-block approach determines the rates of return implied by historical risk premiums across asset classes. In addition, we analyzed rates of return relevant to the country where each plan is in effect and the investments applicable to the plan, expectations of future returns, local actuarial projections, and the projected long-term rates of return from external investment managers. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets shown for the non-U.S. plan assets is weighted to reflect each country's relative portion of the non-U.S. plan assets.

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The net periodic benefit cost for the plans included the following components:

	U.S. Pension						Non-U.S. Pension						U.S. Postretirement
	Benefits						Benefits						Medical Benefits
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010		2012		2011		2010
Service cost	$	98	$	51	$	38	$	64	$	63	$	40	$	30	$	18	$	16
Interest cost		69		42		34		52		52		35		17		16		14
Expected return on plan assets		(31)		(31)		(18)		(42)		(47)		(34)		(4)		(2)		—
Amortization of prior service cost		—		—		—		(2)		(1)		1		7		8		6
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)		74		26		18		16		11		5		—		(1)		(1)
Recognized curtailment gains		—		—		—		—		(4)		—		—		—		—
Recognized settlement losses		—		—		—		—		6		—		—		—		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	210	$	88	$	72	$	88	$	80	$	47	$	50	$	39	$	35

U.S. Pension Plan Assets

In general, the investment strategy for U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets is to maximize risk-adjusted returns, taking into consideration the investment horizon and expected volatility, to ensure that there are sufficient assets available to pay pension benefits as they come due. The allocation to each asset class will fluctuate with market conditions, such as volatility and liquidity concerns, and will typically be rebalanced when outside the target ranges, which are 80% to 90% for fixed-income debt instrument investments and 10% to 20% for hedge fund investments. The expected long-term rate of return for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets is 4.5%.

U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	92	$	—	$	92
Fixed income:
	Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		17		—		17
	Global Bond Fund—government bonds		177		81		—		258
	Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		83		83
	Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		72		142		—		214
	Global Bond Fund—other		1		9		—		10
Total assets measured at fair value		$	250	$	341	$	83	$	674
Cash									10
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value								$	684
		December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Hedge fund pool	$	—	$	97	$	—	$	97
Fixed income:
	Global Bond Fund—common collective trusts		—		51		—		51
	Global Bond Fund—government bonds		94		166		—		260
	Global Bond Fund—asset-backed securities		—		—		78		78
	Global Bond Fund—corporate bonds		—		147		—		147
	Global Bond Fund—other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value		$	94	$	467	$	78	$	639
Cash									9
Total U.S. pension plan assets at fair value								$	648

The Global Bond Fund investment strategy seeks to invest in fixed-income securities that provide protection from both deflation and inflation while providing current income. Government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities and include instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and U.S. agency securities. Corporate bonds include both U.S. and non-U.S. bonds with the majority held in high-quality bonds. We classified asset-backed securities in the Global Bond Fund as Level 3, as we have used unobservable inputs to the valuations that were significant to the fair value measurements. During 2012, approximately $90 million of government bonds and corporate bonds was transferred from Level 2 to Level 1, primarily based on the increased market activity for the underlying securities. Our policy is to reflect transfers in and transfers out at the beginning of the period in which a change in circumstances resulted in the transfer.

Non-U.S. Plan Assets

The investments of the non-U.S. plans are managed by insurance companies, third-party trustees, or pension funds, consistent with regulations or market practice of the country where the assets are invested. The investment manager makes investment decisions within the guidelines set by Intel or local regulations. The investment manager evaluates performance by comparing the actual rate of return to the return on other similar assets. Investments managed by qualified insurance companies or pension funds under standard contracts follow local regulations, and we are not actively involved in their investment strategies. For the assets that we have discretion to set investment guidelines, the assets are invested in developed country equities and fixed-income debt instruments, either through index funds or direct investment. In general, the investment strategy is designed to accumulate a diversified portfolio among markets, asset classes, or individual securities to reduce market risk and to assure that the pension assets are available to pay benefits as they come due. The average expected long-term rate of return for the non-U.S. plan assets is 5.2%.

Non-U.S. plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following investment categories as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Global equities	$	183	$	53	$	—	$	236
	Real estate		—		—		10		10
	Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		2		2
Fixed income:
	Non-U.S. government bonds		—		177		—		177
	Money market funds		58		—		—		58
	Investments held by insurance companies		—		302		—		302
	Insurance contracts		—		—		31		31
	Other		—		6		—		6
Total assets measured at fair value		$	241	$	538	$	43	$	822
Cash									16
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value								$	838
		December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured at
		Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Equity securities:
	Global equities	$	153	$	48	$	—	$	201
	Real estate		—		—		10		10
	Non-U.S. venture capital		—		—		3		3
Fixed income:
	Non-U.S. government bonds		—		124		—		124
	Money market funds		57		—		—		57
	Investments held by insurance companies		—		280		—		280
	Insurance contracts		—		—		29		29
	Other		5		—		—		5
Total assets measured at fair value		$	215	$	452	$	42	$	709
Cash									13
Total non-U.S. plan assets at fair value								$	722

Certain amounts in the 2011non-U.S. plan assets at fair valuetable have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

The majority of the assets in the “Global equities” category in the preceding tables are invested in a diversified mix of equities of developed countries, including the U.S., and emerging markets throughout the world.

The “Investments held by insurance companies” and “Insurance contracts” categories in the preceding tables are managed by qualified insurance companies. We do not have control over the target allocation or visibility of the investment strategies of those investments. Insurance contracts and investments held by insurance companies made up 40% of total non-U.S. plan assets as of December 29, 2012 (43% as of December 31, 2011).

The target allocation of the non-U.S. plan assets that we have control over is 49% equity securities and 51% fixed-income instruments.

U.S. Postretirement Medical Plan Assets

In general, the investment strategy for U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets is to invest primarily in liquid assets due to the level of expected future benefit payments. In 2012 we modified the investment strategy for plan assets from investing solely in a money market account to investing in a tax-aware global equity portfolio, which is actively managed by an external investment manager. The tax-aware global equity portfolio is comprised of a diversified mix of equities in developed countries, including the U.S., and emerging markets throughout the world. The expected long-term rate of return for the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets is 7.7%. As of December 29, 2012, all of the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan assets were invested in exchange-traded equity securities and were measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.

Concentrations of Risk

We manage a variety of risks, including market, credit, and liquidity risks, across our plan assets through our investment managers. We define a concentration of risk as an undiversified exposure to one of the aforementioned risks that unnecessarily increases the exposure to a loss of plan assets. We monitor exposure to such risks in both the U.S. and non-U.S. plans by monitoring the magnitude of the risk in each plan and diversifying our exposure to such risks across a variety of instruments, markets, and counterparties. As of December 29, 2012, we did not have concentrations of risk in any single entity, manager, counterparty, sector, industry, or country.

Funding Expectations

Under applicable law for the U.S. Intel Minimum Pension Planand the U.S. postretirement medical benefits plan, we are not required to make any contributions during 2013. Our expected required funding for the non-U.S. plans during 2013 is approximately $63 million.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

Estimated benefit payments over the next 10 fiscal years are as follows:

	U.S. Pension		Non-U.S. Pension		U.S. Postretirement
(In Millions)	Benefits		Benefits		Medical Benefits
2013	$	41	$	24	$	18
2014	$	48	$	26	$	19
2015	$	61	$	27	$	23
2016	$	76	$	29	$	22
2017	$	90	$	31	$	22
2018–2022	$	799	$	201	$	121

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Comprehensive Income (Tables)

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Dec. 29, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The components of total comprehensive income were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Net income	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Other comprehensive income (loss)		382		(1,114)		(60)
Total comprehensive income	$	11,387	$	11,828	$	11,404

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, at the end of each period, as well as the activity, were as follows:

			Other
			Comprehensive
(In Millions)	2011		Income		2012
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	$	231	$	470	$	701
Accumulated net deferred tax asset valuation allowance		104		(11)		93
Accumulated net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives		8		85		93
Accumulated net prior service costs		(32)		—		(32)
Accumulated net actuarial losses		(950)		(172)		(1,122)
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment		(142)		10		(132)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(781)	$	382	$	(399)

Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects were as follows:

		2012						2011						2010
		Before				Net of		Before				Net of		Before				Net of
(In Millions)		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax		Tax
Change in unrealized holding
	gain (loss) on investments	$	909	$	(318)	$	591	$	35	$	(13)	$	22	$	311	$	(111)	$	200
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on
	investments included in net income		(187)		66		(121)		(299)		107		(192)		(94)		34		(60)
Change in deferred tax asset
	valuation allowance		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		72		72
Less: adjustment for (gain) loss on
	deferred tax asset valuation
	allowance included in net income		—		(11)		(11)		—		(99)		(99)		—		(15)		(15)
Change in unrealized holding
	gain (loss) on derivatives		12		8		20		20		(16)		4		73		(23)		50
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of (gain) loss on derivatives		78		(13)		65		(161)		38		(123)		(80)		17		(63)
Change in prior service costs			(4)		1		(3)		—		—		—		(67)		24		(43)
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of prior service costs		5		(2)		3		7		(3)		4		7		(3)		4
Change in actuarial loss			(321)		91		(230)		(900)		284		(616)		(300)		81		(219)
Less: adjustment for amortization
	of actuarial loss		90		(32)		58		43		(15)		28		22		(8)		14
Change in net foreign currency
	translation adjustment		12		(2)		10		(155)		13		(142)		—		—		—
Total other comprehensive income
	(loss)	$	594	$	(212)	$	382	$	(1,410)	$	296	$	(1,114)	$	(128)	$	68	$	(60)

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Equity Method and Cost Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Equity Method and Cost Method Investments (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

Equity method investments are classified within other long-term assets and as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

	2012				2011
	Carrying		Ownership		Carrying		Ownership
(Dollars In Millions)	Value		Percentage		Value		Percentage
IM Flash Technologies, LLC	$	642	49	%	$	863	49	%
Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC		146	50	%		167	50	%
SMART Technologies, Inc.		25	14	%		37	14	%
Clearwire Communications, LLC		—	6	%		—	7	%
IM Flash Singapore, LLP		—	—	%		466	18	%
Other equity method investments		179				136
Total	$	992			$	1,669

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Employee Equity Incentive Plans

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Dec. 29, 2012

Employee Equity Incentive Plans [Abstract]

Employee Equity Incentive Plans [Text Block]

Note 22: Employee Equity Incentive Plans

Our equity incentive plans are broad-based, long-term programs intended to attract and retain talented employees and align stockholder and employee interests.

In May 2011, stockholders approved an extension of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan). Stockholders approved 168million additional shares for issuance, increasing the total shares of common stock available for issuance as equity awards to employees and non-employee directors to 596million shares. The approval also extended the expiration date of the 2006 Plan to June 2014. The maximum shares to be awarded as non-vested shares (restricted stock) or non-vested share units (restricted stock units) was increased to 394 million shares. As of December 29, 2012, 247million shares remained available for future grant under the 2006 Plan.

Going forward, we may assume the equity incentive plans and the outstanding equity awards of certain acquired companies. Once they are assumed, we do not grant additional shares under those plans. In connection with our completed acquisition of McAfee in 2011, we assumed McAfee's equity incentive plan and issued replacement awards. The stock options and restricted stock units issued generally retain similar terms and conditions of the respective plan under which they were originally granted.

We issue restricted stock units with both a market condition and a service condition (market-based restricted stock units), referred to in our 2012 Proxy Statement as outperformance stock units, to a small group of senior officers and non-employee directors. For market-based restricted stock units issued in 2012, the number of shares of Intel common stock to be received at vesting will range from 50% to 200% of the target amount, based on total stockholder return (TSR) on Intel common stock measured against the benchmark TSR of a peer group over a three-year period. TSR is a measure of stock price appreciation plus any dividends paid in this performance period. As of December 29, 2012, 4 million market-based restricted stock units were outstanding. These market-based restricted stock units accrue dividend equivalents and generally vest three years and one month from the grant date.

Equity awards granted to employees in 2012 under our equity incentive plans generally vest over four years from the date of grant, and options expire seven years from the date of grant, with the exception of market-based restricted stock units, a small number of restricted stock units granted to executive-level employees, and replacement awards related to acquisitions.

The 2006 Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to purchase shares of our common stock at 85% of the value of our common stock on specific dates. In May 2011, stockholders approved an extension of the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan. Stockholders approved 133 million additional shares for issuance, increasing the total shares of common stock available for issuance to 373 million shares. The approval also extended the expiration date of the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan to August 2016. As of December 29, 2012, 237 million shares were available for issuance under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation recognized in 2012 was $1.1billion ($1.1billion in 2011 and $917 million in 2010).

On a quarterly basis, we assess changes to our estimate of expected equity award forfeitures based on our review of recent forfeiture activity and expected future employee turnover. We recognize the effect of adjustments made to the forfeiture rates, if any, in the period that we change the forfeiture estimate. The effect of forfeiture adjustments in 2012, 2011, and 2010 was not significant.

The total share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of inventory as of December 29, 2012 was $41 million($38million as ofDecember 31, 2011and $48 million as ofDecember 25, 2010). During 2012, the tax benefit that we realized for the tax deduction from share-based awards totaled $510 million ($327 million in2011 and $266 million in 2010).

We estimate the fair value of restricted stock unit awards with time-based vesting using the value of our common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on our common stock prior to vesting. We estimate the fair value of market-based restricted stock units using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant. We based the weighted average estimated value of restricted stock unit grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that we used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	25.32		$	19.86		$	22.56
Risk-free interest rate		0.3	%		0.7	%		1.1	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.6	%
Volatility		26	%		27	%		31	%

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted under our equity incentive plans and rights to acquire stock granted under our stock purchase plan. We based the weighted average estimated value of employee stock option grants and rights granted under the stock purchase plan, as well as the weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, as follows:

	Stock Options									Stock Purchase Plan
	2012			2011			2010			2012			2011			2010
Estimated values	$	4.22		$	3.91		$	4.82		$	5.47		$	4.69		$	4.71
Expected life (in years)		5.3			5.4			4.9			0.5			0.5			0.5
Risk-free interest rate		1.0	%		2.2	%		2.5	%		0.1	%		0.2	%		0.2	%
Volatility		25	%		27	%		28	%		24	%		26	%		32	%
Dividend yield		3.3	%		3.4	%		2.7	%		3.3	%		3.6	%		3.1	%

We base the expected volatility on implied volatility because we have determined that implied volatility is more reflective of market conditions and a better indicator of expected volatility than historical volatility. Prior to 2011, we used the simplified method of calculating expected life due to significant differences in the vesting terms and contractual life of current option grants compared to our historical grants. In 2011, we began using historical option exercise dataas the basis for determining expected life, as we believe that we have sufficient historical data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected life input for valuing options using the Black-Scholes model.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Information with respect to outstanding restricted stock unit (RSU) activity is as follows:

		Weighted
		Average
	Number of	Grant-Date
(In Millions, Except Per RSU Amounts)	RSUs	Fair Value
December 26, 2009	105.4	$	17.03
Granted	32.4	$	22.56
Vested	(34.6)	$	17.70
Forfeited	(3.4)	$	17.98
December 25, 2010	99.8	$	18.56
Granted	43.3	$	19.86
Assumed in acquisition	5.8	$	20.80
Vested	(37.5)	$	18.60
Forfeited	(4.4)	$	19.07
December 31, 2011	107.0	$	19.18
Granted	49.9	$	25.32
Vested	(43.2)	$	18.88
Forfeited	(4.4)	$	20.93
December 29, 2012	109.3	$	22.03
Expected to vest as of December 29, 2012	103.5	$	20.21

The aggregate fair value of awards that vested in 2012 was $1.2billion ($753 million in 2011 and $808 million in 2010), which represents the market value of Intel common stock on the date that the restricted stock units vested. The grant-date fair value of awards that vested in 2012 was $816million ($697million in 2011 and $612million in 2010). The number of restricted stock units vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. Restricted stock units that are expected to vest are net of estimated future forfeitures.

As of December 29, 2012, there was $1.5 billion in unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock units granted under our equity incentive plans. We expect to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

Stock Option Awards

As of December 29, 2012, options outstanding that have vested and are expected to vest are as follows:

				Weighted Average
	Number of	Weighted		Remaining	Aggregate
	Options	Average		Contractual Term	Intrinsic Value
	(In Millions)	Exercise Price		(In Years)	(In Millions)
Vested	139.8	$	19.76	2.5	$	199
Expected to vest	59.9	$	21.12	4.7	$	69
Total	199.7	$	20.17	3.2	$	268

Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price and $20.23, the closing price of Intel common stock on December 28, 2012, as reported on The NASDAQ Global Select Market*, for all in-the-money options outstanding. Options outstanding that are expected to vest are net of estimated future option forfeitures.

Options with a fair value of $205 million completed vesting during 2012 ($226 million during 2011 and $240 million during 2010). As of December 29, 2012, there was $96 million in unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options granted under our equity incentive plans. We expect to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.0 years.

Additional information with respect to stock option activity is as follows:

			Weighted
		Number of	Average
(In Millions, Except Per Option Amounts)		Options	Exercise Price
December 26, 2009		451.3	$	25.08
Grants		20.2	$	23.25
Exercises		(16.6)	$	18.36
Cancellations and forfeitures		(16.1)	$	24.76
Expirations		(52.4)	$	60.68
December 25, 2010		386.4	$	20.45
Grants		14.7	$	21.49
Assumed in acquisition		12.0	$	15.80
Exercises		(86.3)	$	20.06
Cancellations and forfeitures		(8.6)	$	20.47
Expirations		(19.9)	$	24.85
December 31, 2011		298.3	$	20.12
Grants		13.5	$	27.01
Exercises		(85.8)	$	20.45
Cancellations and forfeitures		(3.9)	$	21.17
Expirations		(19.3)	$	22.45
December 29, 2012		202.8	$	20.20
Options exercisable as of:
	December 25, 2010	263.0	$	21.03
	December 31, 2011	203.6	$	20.44
	December 29, 2012	139.8	$	19.76

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock option exercises in 2012 was $517 million ($318 million in 2011 and $65 million in 2010), which represents the difference between the exercise price and the value of Intel common stock at the time of exercise.

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of December 29, 2012:

	Outstanding Options				Exercisable Options
		Weighted Average
	Number of	Remaining	Weighted		Number of	Weighted
	Shares	Contractual Life	Average		Shares	Average
Range of Exercise Prices	(In Millions)	(In Years)	Exercise Price		(In Millions)	Exercise Price
$1.12–$15.00	3.6	4.0	$	11.94	2.3	$	11.75
$15.01–$20.00	125.1	2.9	$	18.30	96.5	$	18.37
$20.01–$25.00	50.3	3.6	$	22.18	30.1	$	22.14
$25.01–$30.00	23.3	4.1	$	27.09	10.4	$	26.97
$30.01–$33.03	0.5	0.9	$	32.08	0.5	$	32.08
Total	202.8	3.2	$	20.20	139.8	$	19.76

These options will expire if they are not exercised by specific dates through April 2021. Option exercise prices for options exercised during the three-year period ended December 29, 2012 ranged from $0.33to $28.15.

Stock Purchase Plan

Approximately 72% of our employees were participating in our stock purchase plan as of December 29, 2012 (70% in 2011 and 75%in 2010). Employees purchased 17.4 million shares in 2012 for $355 million under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan (18.5 million shares for $318million in 2011 and 17.2 million shares for $281 million in 2010). As of December 29, 2012, there was $13 million in unrecognized compensation costs related to rights to acquire common stock under our stock purchase plan. We expect to recognize those costs over a period of approximately one and a half months.

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Common Stock Repurchases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]

Common Stock Repurchases [Text Block]

Note 23: Common Stock Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization, since October 2005, as amended, from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $45 billion in shares of our common stock in open market or negotiated transactions.As of December 29, 2012, $5.3 billion remained available for repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization limit. During2012, we repurchased 191.0 million shares of common stock at a cost of $4.8 billion (642.3 million shares of common stock at a cost of $14.1 billionin 2011 and 70.3million shares of common stock at a cost of $1.5 billionin2010). We have repurchased 4.3 billion shares at a cost of $89 billion since the program began in 1990.

Restricted Stock Unit Withholdings

We issue restricted stock units as part of our equity incentive plans. For the majority of restricted stock units granted, the number of shares issued on the date the restricted stock units vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that we pay in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of our employees. During 2012, we withheld 12.6 million sharesto satisfy $345 millionof employees' tax obligations (10.3 million shares to satisfy $207million during 2011 and 10.1 million shares to satisfy $236million during 2010). Although shares withheld are not issued, they are treated as common stock repurchases in our consolidated financial statements, as they reduce the number of shares that would have been issued upon vesting.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.87	$ 0.7824	$ 0.63
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.87	$ 0.7824	$ 0.63

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 24: Earnings Per Share

We computed our basic and diluted earnings per common share as follows:

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2010
Net income available to common stockholders	$	11,005	$	12,942	$	11,464
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic		4,996		5,256		5,555
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans		100		101		89
Dilutive effect of convertible debt		64		54		52
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted		5,160		5,411		5,696
Basic earnings per common share	$	2.20	$	2.46	$	2.06
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.13	$	2.39	$	2.01

We computed our basic earnings per common share using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. We computed diluted earnings per common share using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Net income available to participating securities was insignificant for all periods presented.

Potentially dilutive common shares from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the stock purchase plan. Potentially dilutive common shares are determined by applying the if-converted method for the 2005 debentures. However, as our 2009 debentures require settlement of the principal amount of the debt in cash upon conversion, with the conversion premium paid in cash or stock at our option, potentially dilutive common shares are determined by applying the treasury stock method. For further discussion on the specific conversion features of our 2005 and 2009 debentures, see “Note 19: Borrowings.”

For 2012, we excluded 29 million outstanding weighted average stock options (90 million in 2011and 161million in 2010) from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of these stock options were greater than or equal to the average market value of the common shares. These options could be included in the calculation in the future if the average market value of the common shares increases and is greater than the exercise price of these options. In 2012 and 2011, we included our 2009 debentures in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the average market price was above the conversion price. In 2010, we excluded the 2009 debentures from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because the conversion option of the debentures was anti-dilutive.We could potentially exclude the 2009 debentures again in the future if the average market price is below the conversion price.

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Contingencies (Detail) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 19, 2010 McAfee, Inc. [Member] McAfee Shareholder Litigation [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 McAfee, Inc. [Member] McAfee Shareholder Litigation [Member] Pending Litigation [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2008 Lehman Matter [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2008 Lehman Matter [Member] USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2010 Lehman Matter [Member] Threatened Litigation [Member] USD ($)	May 31, 2009 EC Fine [Member] USD ($)	May 31, 2009 EC Fine [Member] EUR (€)	Nov. 30, 2008 Korea Fair Trade Commission Antitrust Violation Inquiry [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2008 Korea Fair Trade Commission Antitrust Violation Inquiry [Member] USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Fine						$ 1,447,000,000	€ 1,060,000,000	$ 20,000,000
Loss Contingency, Announced Fine Intention									25,000,000
Loss Contingency, Pre-Payment Amount For Forward-Purchase Agreement				1,000,000,000
Loss Contingency, Value of Shares Of Intel Common Stock Required To Be Purchased Under Forward-Purchase Agreement			1,000,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cash Collateral Received For Forward-Purchase Agreement				1,000,000,000
Loss Contingency, Shares Of Intel Common Stock Required To Be Delivered Under Forward-Purchase Agreement				50
Loss Contingency, Cash Collateral Foreclosed On In Forward-Purchase Agreement				1,000,000,000
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value					$ 417,000,000
Cash Per Share of Acquiree Common Stock and Common Stock Subject to Restricted Stock Awards, Vested Restricted Stock Unit Awards, and Vested Performance Stock Unit Awards Upon Completion of Acquisition	$ 48.00
Loss Contingency, Plaintiffs Damages Expert Value Assertion of Share of Acquiree for Purposes of Assessing Damages		$ 62.08

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Fair Value (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Fair Value (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following types of instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured and								Fair Value Measured and
		Recorded at Reporting Date Using								Recorded at Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents:
	Bank deposits	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	795	$	—	$	795
	Commercial paper		—		2,711		—		2,711		—		2,408		—		2,408
	Government bonds		400		66		—		466		150		—		—		150
	Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—		1,086		546		—		—		546
	Reverse repurchase agreements		—		2,800		—		2,800		—		500		—		500
Short-term investments:
	Bank deposits		—		540		—		540		—		196		—		196
	Commercial paper		—		1,474		—		1,474		—		1,409		—		1,409
	Corporate bonds		75		292		21		388		120		428		28		576
	Government bonds		1,307		290		—		1,597		2,690		310		—		3,000
Trading assets:
	Asset-backed securities		—		—		68		68		—		—		115		115
	Bank deposits		—		247		—		247		—		135		—		135
	Commercial paper		—		336		—		336		—		305		—		305
	Corporate bonds		482		1,109		—		1,591		202		486		—		688
	Government bonds		1,743		1,479		—		3,222		1,698		1,317		—		3,015
	Money market fund deposits		18		—		—		18		49		—		—		49
	Municipal bonds		—		203		—		203		—		284		—		284
Other current assets:
	Derivative assets		12		208		1		221		—		159		7		166
	Loans receivable		—		203		—		203		—		33		—		33
Marketable equity securities			4,424		—		—		4,424		522		40		—		562
Other long-term investments:
	Asset-backed securities		—		—		11		11		—		—		36		36
	Bank deposits		—		56		—		56		—		55		—		55
	Corporate bonds		10		218		26		254		—		282		39		321
	Government bonds		59		113		—		172		177		300		—		477
Other long-term assets:
	Derivative assets		—		20		18		38		—		34		29		63
	Loans receivable		—		577		—		577		—		715		—		715
Total assets measured and
	recorded at fair value	$	9,616	$	13,764	$	145	$	23,525	$	6,154	$	10,191	$	254	$	16,599
Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities	$	1	$	291	$	—	$	292	$	—	$	280	$	8	$	288
Long-term debt			—		—		—		—		—		—		131		131
Other long-term liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities		—		20		—		20		—		27		—		27
Total liabilities measured and
	recorded at fair value	$	1	$	311	$	—	$	312	$	—	$	307	$	139	$	446

Financial Instruments Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

We measure the fair value of our non-marketable cost method investments, indebtedness carried at amortized cost, cost method loans receivable, and reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months quarterly; however, the assets are recorded at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. The carrying amounts and fair values of certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012
	Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(In Millions)	Amount		Level 1			Level 2	Level 3		Value
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,202	$	—	$	—	$	1,766	$	1,766
Loans receivable	$	199	$	—	$	150	$	48	$	198
Reverse repurchase agreements	$	50	$	—	$	50	$	—	$	50
Long-term debt	$	13,136	$	11,442	$	2,926	$	—	$	14,368
Short-term debt	$	48	$	—	$	48	$	—	$	48
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	875	$	—	$	890	$	—	$	890
	2011
	Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(In Millions)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,129	$	—	$	—	$	1,861	$	1,861
Loans receivable	$	132	$	—	$	132	$	—	$	132
Long-term debt	$	6,953	$	5,287	$	2,448	$	—	$	7,735
Short-term debt	$	200	$	—	$	200	$	—	$	200
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	1,156	$	—	$	1,174	$	—	$	1,174

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Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Commitments (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

Minimum rental commitments under all non-cancelable leases with an initial term in excess of one year were as follows as of December 29, 2012:

(In Millions)
2013	$	206
2014		177
2015		138
2016		98
2017		80
2018and thereafter		210
Total	$	909

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Identified Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended									12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Not Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Not Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Not Subject To Amortization [Member] Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Not Subject To Amortization [Member] Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Trade Names [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Licensed Technology and Patents [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Licensed Technology and Patents [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Other Intangible Assets [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Subject To Amortization [Member]	Sep. 29, 2012 Patents [Member] Interdigital, Inc. [Member]	Apr. 02, 2011 Licensed Technology [Member] NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Licensed Technology [Member] NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets By Major Class [Abstract]
Gross Assets											$ 7,782,000,000	$ 6,792,000,000										$ 2,778,000,000	$ 2,615,000,000						$ 1,712,000,000	$ 1,714,000,000				$ 68,000,000	$ 68,000,000				$ 2,986,000,000	$ 2,395,000,000			$ 238,000,000
Accumulated Amortization											(2,485,000,000)	(1,552,000,000)										(1,116,000,000)	(570,000,000)						(551,000,000)	(254,000,000)				(33,000,000)	(21,000,000)				(699,000,000)	(707,000,000)			(86,000,000)
Net											5,297,000,000	5,240,000,000										1,662,000,000	2,045,000,000						1,161,000,000	1,460,000,000				35,000,000	47,000,000				2,287,000,000	1,688,000,000			152,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cross License Annual Payment Amount, 2011-2013								300,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cross License Annual Payment Amount, 2014-2016								200,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cross License Payment Amount Total, 2011-2016								1,500,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cross License Expense							100,000,000
Loss Contingency, Cross License Liability									875,000,000	1,400,000,000
Loss Contingency, Acquired Identified Intangible Asset, Amount																																															1,300,000,000
Loss Contingency, Acquired Identified Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)																																																17 years
Identified Intangible Assets, Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Amortization of intangibles	1,165,000,000	923,000,000	240,000,000																																	214,000,000	181,000,000	157,000,000					86,000,000	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles																	557,000,000	482,000,000	65,000,000					296,000,000	250,000,000	10,000,000					12,000,000	10,000,000	8,000,000
Identified Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, 2013																	552,000,000							275,000,000							11,000,000					274,000,000					104,000,000
Future Amortization Expense, 2014																	530,000,000							261,000,000							10,000,000					264,000,000					9,000,000
Future Amortization Expense, 2015																	254,000,000							244,000,000							9,000,000					248,000,000					39,000,000
Future Amortization Expense, 2016																	167,000,000							226,000,000							4,000,000					234,000,000					0
Future Amortization Expense, 2017																	47,000,000							134,000,000							1,000,000					196,000,000					0
Identified Intangible Assets, Acquired During Period [Abstract]
Identified Intangible Assets Acquired During Period																						168,000,000																	815,000,000				238,000,000			375,000,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life																					4 years	10 years																	9 years				4 years			10 years
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Assets															809,000,000	806,000,000
Identified Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets													129,000,000	221,000,000
Gross Assets	8,720,000,000	7,819,000,000											938,000,000	1,027,000,000
Net	6,235,000,000	6,267,000,000
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles				$ 1,409,000,000	$ 3,552,000,000	$ 821,000,000														$ 1,102,000,000	$ 1,221,000,000						$ 144,000,000	$ 1,418,000,000														$ 44,000,000

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Net revenue	$ 53,341	$ 53,999	$ 43,623
Cost of sales	20,190	20,242	15,132
Gross margin	33,151	33,757	28,491
Research and development	10,148	8,350	6,576
Marketing, general and administrative	8,057	7,670	6,309
Operating expenses	18,513	16,280	12,903
Operating income	14,638	17,477	15,588
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	141	112	348
Interest and other, net	94	192	109
Income before taxes	14,873	17,781	16,045
Provision for taxes	3,868	4,839	4,581
Net income	11,005	12,942	11,464
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.20	$ 2.46	$ 2.06
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.13	$ 2.39	$ 2.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (shares)	4,996	5,256	5,555
Diluted (shares)	5,160	5,411	5,696
Operating Expense [Member]
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	$ 308	$ 260	$ 18

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Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule Of Gains (Losses) On Equity Investments, Net [Table Text Block]

Gains (losses) on equity investments, net included:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Share of equity method investee losses, net	$	(81)	$	(204)	$	(113)
Impairment charges		(154)		(132)		(125)
Gains on sales, net		183		303		424
Other, net		193		145		162
Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net	$	141	$	112	$	348

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	$ 5,065	$ 5,498	$ 3,987
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net income	11,005	12,942	11,464
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	6,357	5,141	4,398
Share-based compensation	1,102	1,053	917
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	(142)	(37)	(65)
Amortization of intangibles	1,165	923	240
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net	(141)	(112)	(348)
(Gains) losses on divestitures	0	(164)	0
Deferred taxes	(242)	790	(46)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(176)	(678)	(584)
Inventories	(626)	(243)	(806)
Accounts payable	67	596	407
Accrued compensation and benefits	192	(95)	161
Income taxes payable and receivable	229	660	53
Other assets and liabilities	94	187	901
Total adjustments	7,879	8,021	5,228
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,884	20,963	16,692
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(11,027)	(10,764)	(5,207)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(638)	(8,721)	(218)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(8,694)	(11,230)	(17,675)
Sales of available-for-sale investments	2,282	9,076	506
Maturities of available-for-sale investments	5,369	11,029	12,627
Purchases of trading assets	(16,892)	(11,314)	(8,944)
Maturities and sales of trading assets	15,786	11,771	8,846
Origination of loans receivable	(216)	(206)	(498)
Collection of loans receivable	149	134	0
Investments in non-marketable equity investments	(475)	(693)	(393)
Return of equity method investments	137	263	199
Proceeds from divestitures	0	50	0
Other investing	369	370	232
Net cash used for investing activities	(14,060)	(10,301)	(10,539)
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net	65	209	23
Proceeds from government grants	63	124	79
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	142	37	65
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	6,124	4,962	0
Repayment of debt	(125)	0	(157)
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans	2,111	2,045	587
Repurchase of common stock	(5,110)	(14,340)	(1,736)
Payment of dividends to stockholders	(4,350)	(4,127)	(3,503)
Other financing	(328)	(10)	0
Net cash used for financing activities	(1,408)	(11,100)	(4,642)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(3)	5	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,413	(433)	1,511
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	8,478	5,065	5,498
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	71	0	0
Income taxes, net of refunds	3,930	3,338	4,627
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of IM Flash Singapore, LLP (IMFS) assets and certain IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT) assets	605	0	0
Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangibles	214	181	157
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Purchases of intangible assets	$ (815)	$ (66)	$ (14)

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Accounting Policies (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Inventory Net Items Net Of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 478,000,000	$ 644,000,000
Work in process	2,219,000,000	1,680,000,000
Finished goods	2,037,000,000	1,772,000,000
Total Inventories	4,734,000,000	4,096,000,000
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	66,046,000,000	58,073,000,000
Less: accumulated depreciation	(38,063,000,000)	(34,446,000,000)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	27,983,000,000	23,627,000,000	17,899,000,000
Advertising [Abstract]
Advertising Expense	2,000,000,000	2,100,000,000	1,800,000,000
Minimum [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	13 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	8 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	7 years
Maximum [Member] | Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]
Identified Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	17 years
Land And Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,807,000,000	17,883,000,000
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	39,033,000,000	34,351,000,000
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (in years)	2 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (in years)	4 years
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 8,206,000,000	$ 5,839,000,000
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (in years)	4 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (in years)	25 years

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Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Contingencies [Abstract]

Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 27: Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

We are a party to various legal proceedings, including those noted in this section. Although management at present believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially harm our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or overall trends, legal proceedings and related government investigations are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. Unfavorable resolutions could include substantial monetary damages. In addition, in matters for which injunctive relief or other conduct remedies are sought, unfavorable resolutions could include an injunction or other order prohibiting us from selling one or more products at all or in particular ways, precluding particular business practices, or requiring other remedies. Were unfavorable outcomes to occur, the possibility exists for a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial position, and overall trends. We might also conclude that settling one or more such matters is in the best interests of our stockholders, employees, and customers, and any such settlement could include substantial payments. However, we have not reached this conclusion with respect to any particular matter at this time.

A number of proceedings generally have challenged and continue to challenge certain of our competitive practices. The allegations in these proceedings vary and are described in more detail in the following paragraphs. In general, they contend that we improperly condition price rebates and other discounts on our microprocessors on exclusive or near-exclusive dealing by some of our customers; and they allege that our software compiler business unfairly prefers Intel microprocessors over competing microprocessors and that, through the use of our compilers and other means, we have caused the dissemination of inaccurate and misleading benchmark results concerning our microprocessors. Based on the procedural posture of the various remaining competition matters, which we describe in subsequent paragraphs, our investment of resources to explain and defend our position has declined as compared to the period 2005-2011. Nonetheless, certain of the matters remain active, and these challenges could continue for a number of years, potentially requiring us to invest additional resources. We believe that we compete lawfully and that our marketing, business, intellectual property, and other challenged practices benefit our customers and our stockholders, and we will continue to conduct a vigorous defense in the remaining proceedings.

Government Competition Matters and Related Consumer Class Actions

In 2001, the European Commission (EC) commenced an investigation regarding claims by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) that we used unfair business practices to persuade customers to buy our microprocessors. We have received numerous requests for information and documents from the EC, and we have responded to each of those requests. The EC issued a Statement of Objections in July 2007 and held a hearing on that Statement in March 2008. The EC issued a Supplemental Statement of Objections in July 2008.

In May 2009, the EC issued a decision finding that we had violated Article 82 of the EC Treaty and Article 54 of the European Economic Area Agreement. In general, the EC found that we violated Article 82 (later renumbered as Article 102 by a new treaty) by offering alleged “conditional rebates and payments” that required our customers to purchase all or most of their x86 microprocessors from us. The EC also found that we violated Article 82 by making alleged “payments to prevent sales of specific rival products.” The EC imposed a fine in the amount of €1.06 billion ($1.447 billion as of May 2009), which we subsequently paid during the third quarter of 2009, and ordered us to “immediately bring to an end the infringement referred to in” the EC decision. In the second quarter of 2009, we recorded the related charge within marketing, general and administrative. We strongly disagree with the EC's decision, and we appealed the decision to the Court of First Instance (which has been renamed the General Court) in July 2009. The hearing of our appeal took place on July 3 through July 6, 2012. The court's decision is expected in mid- to late 2013.

The EC decision exceeds 500 pages but contains no specific direction on whether or how we should modify our business practices. Instead, the decision states that we should “cease and desist” from further conduct that, in the EC's opinion, would violate applicable law. We have taken steps, which are subject to the EC's ongoing review, to comply with that decision pending appeal. We opened discussions with the EC to better understand the decision and to explain changes to our business practices. Based on our current understanding and expectations, we do not believe that any such changes will be material to our financial position, results, or cash flows.

In June 2005, we received an inquiry from the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) requesting documents from our Korean subsidiary related to marketing and rebate programs that we entered into with Korean PC manufacturers. In February 2006, the KFTC initiated an inspection of documents at our offices in Korea. In September 2007, the KFTC served on us an Examination Report alleging that sales to two customers during parts of 2002–2005 violated Korea's Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. In December 2007, we submitted our written response to the KFTC. In February 2008, the KFTC's examiner submitted a written reply to our response. In March 2008, we submitted a further response. In April 2008, we participated in a pre-hearing conference before the KFTC, and we participated in formal hearings in May and June 2008. In June 2008, the KFTC announced its intent to fine us approximately $25 million for providing discounts to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and TriGem Computer Inc. In November 2008, the KFTC issued a final written decision concluding that our discounts had violated Korean antitrust law and imposing a fine on us of approximately $20 million, which we paid in January 2009. In December 2008, we appealed this decision by filing a lawsuit in the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn the KFTC's decision. We expect a decision from the court in 2013.

At least 82 separate class-action suits have been filed in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of California, Southern District of California, District of Idaho, District of Nebraska, District of New Mexico, District of Maine, and District of Delaware, as well as in various California, Kansas, and Tennessee state courts. These actions generally repeat the allegations made in a now-settled lawsuit filed against Intel by AMD in June 2005 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (AMD litigation). Like the AMD litigation, these class-action suits allege that we engaged in various actions in violation of the Sherman Act and other laws by, among other things: providing discounts and rebates to our manufacturer and distributor customers conditioned on exclusive or near-exclusive dealing that allegedly unfairly interfered with AMD's ability to sell its microprocessors; interfering with certain AMD product launches; and interfering with AMD's participation in certain industry standards-setting groups. The class actions allege various consumer injuries, including that consumers in various states have been injured by paying higher prices for computers containing our microprocessors. We dispute these class-action claims and intend to defend the lawsuits vigorously.

All of the federal class actions and the Kansas and Tennessee state court class actions have been transferred by the Multidistrict Litigation Panel to the U.S. District Court in Delaware for all pre-trial proceedings and discovery (MDL proceedings). The Delaware district court has appointed a Special Master to address issues in the MDL proceedings, as assigned by the court. In January 2010, the plaintiffs in the Delaware action filed a motion for sanctions for our alleged failure to preserve evidence. This motion largely copies a motion previously filed by AMD in the AMD litigation, which has settled. The plaintiffs in the MDL proceedings also moved for certification of a class of members who purchased certain PCs containing products sold by us. In July 2010, the Special Master issued a Report and Recommendation (Class Report) denying the motion to certify a class. The MDL plaintiffs filed objections to the Special Master's Class Report, and a hearing on those objections was held in March 2011. In September 2012, the court ruled that an evidentiary hearing will be necessary to enable the court to rule on the objections to the Special Master's Class Report, to resolve the motion to certify the class, and to resolve a separate motion to exclude certain testimony and evidence from the MDL plaintiffs' expert. The hearing is scheduled to occur in July 2013.

All California class actions have been consolidated in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County. The plaintiffs in the California actions have moved for class certification, which we are in the process of opposing. At our request, the court in the California actions has agreed to delay ruling on this motion until after the Delaware district court rules on the similar motion in the MDL proceedings. Based on the procedural posture and the nature of these cases, including, but not limited to, the fact that the Delaware district court has requested an evidentiary hearing and has not yet ruled on class certification issues, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from these matters.

Lehman Matter

In November 2009, representatives of the Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc. (LOTC) bankruptcy estate advised us informally that the estate was considering a claim against us arising from a 2008 contract between Intel and LOTC. Under the terms of the 2008 contract, we prepaid $1.0 billion to LOTC, in exchange for which LOTC was required to purchase and deliver to us the number of shares of Intel common stock that could be purchased for $1.0 billion at the discounted volume-weighted average price specified in the contract for the period September 2, 2008 to September 26, 2008. LOTC's performance under the contract was secured by $1.0 billion of cash collateral. Under the terms of the contract, LOTC was obligated to deliver approximately 50 million shares of our common stock to us on September 29, 2008. LOTC failed to deliver any shares of our common stock, and we exercised our right to set-off against the $1.0 billion collateral. LOTC has not initiated any action against us to date, but in February 2010, LOTC served a subpoena on us in connection with this transaction. In October 2010, LOTC demanded that we pay it at least $417 million. In September 2010, we entered into an agreement with LOTC that tolled any applicable statutes of limitations for 90 days and precluded the parties from commencing any formal proceedings to prosecute any claims against each other in any forum during that period. The tolling agreement with LOTC was extended several times, but lapsed in June 2011. We continue to believe that we acted appropriately under our agreement with LOTC, and we intend to defend any claim to the contrary. No complaint has been filed, and we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, that might arise from any such complaint.

McAfee Shareholder Litigation

On August 19, 2010, we announced that we had agreed to acquire all of McAfee's common stock for $48.00 per share. Four McAfee shareholders filed putative class-action lawsuits in Santa Clara County, California Superior Court challenging the proposed transaction. The cases were ordered consolidated in September 2010. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that named former McAfee board members, McAfee and Intel as defendants, and alleged that the McAfee board members breached their fiduciary duties and that McAfee and Intel aided and abetted those breaches of duty. The complaint requested rescission of the merger agreement, such other equitable relief as the court may deem proper, and an award of damages in an unspecified amount. In June 2012, the plaintiffs' damages expert asserted that the value of a McAfee share for the purposes of assessing damages should be $62.08.

In January 2012, the court certified the action as a class action, appointed the Central Pension Laborers' Fund to act as the class representative, and scheduled trial to begin in January 2013. In March 2012, defendants filed a petition with the California Court of Appeal for a writ of mandate to reverse the class certification order; the petition was denied in June 2012. In March 2012, at defendants' request, the court held that plaintiffs were not entitled to a jury trial, and ordered a bench trial. In April 2012, plaintiffs filed a petition with the California Court of Appeal for a writ of mandate to reverse that order, which the court of appeal denied in July 2012.

In August 2012, defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, which was scheduled for hearing on November 2, 2012. On November 1, 2012, the court issued a tentative ruling granting defendants' motion. Plaintiffs chose not to contest the tentative ruling, and the court adopted it as its final ruling on November 6, 2012. The trial court entered final judgment in the case on February 13, 2013, and plaintiffs have 60 days from the date of the judgment to file any appeal. Because the resolution of any appeal of this matter may materially impact the scope and nature of the proceeding, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from this matter. We dispute the class-action claims and intend to continue to defend the lawsuit vigorously.

X2Y Attenuators, LLC v. Intel et al

In May 2011, X2Y Attenuators, LLC (X2Y) filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 against us and two of our customers, Apple Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company, alleging infringement of five patents. X2Y subsequently added a sixth patent to both actions. The district court action is stayed pending resolution of the ITC proceeding. X2Y alleges that at least Intel Core and Intel Xeon processor families infringe the asserted patents. X2Y also requests that the ITC issue permanent exclusion and cease-and-desist orders to, among other things, prohibit us from importing these microprocessors and Apple and Hewlett-Packard Company products that incorporate these microprocessors into the United States. In the district court action, X2Y seeks unspecified damages, including enhanced damages for alleged willful infringement, and injunctive relief. On June 13, 2012, the Administrative Law Judge issued an initial determination granting X2Y's motion to partially terminate the ITC investigation with respect to three of the asserted patents. The Administrative Law Judge held a hearing on the remaining three patents in August 2012 and issued an initial determination in December 2012. In the initial determination, the Administrative Law Judge found that Intel, Apple, and Hewlett-Packard have not violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 because they have not infringed any of the asserted claims of the three patents, and ruled that the asserted claims of two of the patents were invalid. In December 2012, the parties filed petitions for review of the initial determination by the ITC. On February 15, 2013, the ITC determined to review in part the initial determination. On review, the Commission determined to reverse or vacate certain findings, and to terminate the investigation with a finding of no violation. Based on the procedural posture and nature of the cases, including, but not limited to, the fact that monetary damages are not an available remedy in the ITC, and because discovery regarding X2Y's claimed damages has not commenced in the stayed district court action, we cannot make a reasonable estimate of the potential loss or range of losses, if any, arising from these matters. We dispute the claims and intend to defend the lawsuits vigorously.

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Other Long-Term Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Long-Term Assets Detail [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	$ 992	$ 1,669
Non-marketable cost method investments	1,202	1,129
Non-current deferred tax assets	358	335
Loans Receivable	644	715
Other	952	800
Total other long-term assets	$ 4,148	$ 4,648

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Divestitures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Divestitures [Abstract]

Divestitures [Text Block]

Note 14: Divestitures

In the first quarter of 2011, we completed the divestiture of our Digital Health Group by entering into an agreement with GE to form an equally owned joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on independent living and delivery of health-related services via telecommunications. The new company, Care Innovations, was formed by combining assets of GE Healthcare's Home Health division and Intel's Digital Health Group. During the first quarter of 2011, as a result of the formation of Care Innovations, we recognized a gain of $164 million, within interest and other, net. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”

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Operating Segment and Geographic Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Operating Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]

Operating Segment and Geographic Information [Text Block]

Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information

Our operating segments in effect as of December 29, 2012 include:

• PC Client Group
• Data Center Group
• Other Intel architecture operating segments
• Intelligent Systems Group
• Intel Mobile Communications
• Netbook Group
• Tablet Group
• Phone Group
• Service Provider Group
• Software and services operating segments
• McAfee
• Wind River Software Group
• Software and Services Group
• All Other
• Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group

  In 2012, we reorganized our smartphone, tablet, and mobile communication businesses within other Intel architecture operating segments to enable us to move faster and with greater collaboration and synergies in the market segment for mobile devices. As part of this reorganization, the former Netbook and Tablet Group was separated into the following new operating segments: Netbook Group, Tablet Group, and Service Provider Group. Additionally, the former Ultra-Mobility Group is now the Phone Group.The other Intel architecture operating segments continue to include the Intelligent Systems Group and Intel Mobile Communications. The other Intel architecture operating segments aggregation has not changed. 

  The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is our President and CEO. The CODM allocates resources to and assesses the performance of each operating segment using information about its revenue and operating income (loss).

  Our PC Client Group and our Data Center Group are reportable operating segments. We also aggregate and disclose the financial results of our non-reportable operating segments within “other Intel architecture operating segments” and “software and services operating segments” as shown in the preceding operating segments list. Each of the operating segments within the aggregated operating segments does not meet the quantitative thresholds to qualify as reportable operating segments; however, we have elected to disclose the aggregation of these non-reportable operating segments. Revenue for our reportable and aggregated non-reportable operating segments is primarily related to the following product lines:

• PC Client Group. Includes platforms designed for the notebook (including Ultrabook™, detachable, and convertible systems) and desktop (including high-end enthusiast PCs) market segments; and wireless connectivity products.
• Data Center Group. Includes platforms designed for the server, workstation, and storage computing market segments; and wired network connectivity products.
• Other Intel architecture operating segments.Includes platforms designed for embedded applications; mobile phone components such as baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management chips;platforms designed for the netbook market segment; platforms designed for the tablet market segment; platforms designed for the smartphone market segment; and gateway and set-top box components.
• Software and services operating segments.Includes software products for endpoint security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security from our McAfee business; software optimized products for the embedded and mobile market segments; and software products and services that promote Intel® architecture as the platform of choice for software development.

We have sales and marketing, manufacturing, finance, and administration groups. Expenses for these groups are generally allocated to the operating segments, and the expenses are included in the operating results reported in the table that follows.

The “All other” category includes revenue, expenses, and charges such as:

• results of operations from our Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group that includes NAND flash memory products for use in a variety of devices;
• a portion of profit-dependent compensation and other expenses not allocated to the operating segments;
• divested businesses for which discrete operating results are not reviewed by our CODM;
• results of operations of seed businesses that support our initiatives; and
• acquisition-related costs, including amortization and any impairment of acquisition-related intangibles and goodwill.

The CODM does not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. Based on the interchangeable nature of our manufacturing and assembly and test assets, most of the related depreciation expense is not directly identifiable within our operating segments as it is included in overhead cost pools and subsequently absorbed into inventory as each product passes through our manufacturing process. As our products are then sold across multiple operating segments, it is impracticable to determine the total depreciation expense included as a component of each operating segment's operating income (loss) results. Operating segments do not record inter-segment revenue. We do not allocate gains and losses from equity investments, interest and other income, or taxes to operating segments. Although the CODM uses operating income to evaluate the segments, operating costs included in one segment may benefit other segments. Except for these differences, the accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for Intel as a whole.

Net revenue and operating income (loss) for the three years ended December 29, 2012were as follows:

(In Millions)			2012		2011		2010
Net revenue
	PC Client Group		$	34,274	$	35,406	$	30,327
	Data Center Group			10,741		10,129		8,693
	Other Intel architecture operating segments			4,378		5,005		3,055
	Software and services operating segments			2,381		1,870		264
	All other			1,567		1,589		1,284
		Total net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623
Operating income (loss)
	PC Client Group		$	13,053	$	14,793	$	12,971
	Data Center Group			5,073		5,100		4,388
	Other Intel architecture operating segments			(1,377)		(577)		270
	Software and services operating segments			(11)		(32)		(175)
	All other			(2,100)		(1,807)		(1,866)
		Total operating income	$	14,638	$	17,477	$	15,588

In 2012, Hewlett-Packard Company accounted for 18% of our net revenue (19% in 2011 and 21% in 2010), Dell Inc. accounted for 14% of our net revenue (15% in 2011 and 17%in 2010), and Lenovo Group Limited accounted for 11%of our net revenue (9%in 2011 and 8% in 2010). The majority of the revenue from these customers was from the sale of platforms and other components by the PC Client Group and the Data Center Group operating segments.

Most of our revenue in the PC Client Group and Data Center Group comes from the sale of platforms.

Net revenue by country for the three years ended December 29, 2012 is based on the billing location of the customer. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. Revenue from unaffiliated customers was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Singapore	$	12,622	$	13,626	$	10,740
Taiwan		9,327		8,534		7,189
United States		8,348		9,005		6,395
China (including Hong Kong)		8,299		7,133		5,636
Japan		4,303		4,538		4,655
Other countries		10,442		11,163		9,008
Total net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623

Revenue from unaffiliated customers outside the U.S. totaled $44,993 million in 2012 ($44,994 million in 2011 and $37,228 million in 2010).

Net property, plant and equipment by country was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
United States	$	20,542	$	16,448	$	12,652
Israel		3,389		3,356		2,087
Other countries		4,052		3,823		3,160
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627	$	17,899

Net property, plant and equipment outside the U.S. totaled $7,441 million in 2012 ($7,179million in 2011 and $5,247 million in 2010).

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Identified Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Identified Intangible Assets [Text Block]

Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 29, 2012and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012
			Accumulated
(In Millions)	Gross Assets		Amortization		Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,778	$	(1,116)	$	1,662
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,712		(551)		1,161
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(33)		35
Licensed technology and patents		2,986		(699)		2,287
Other intangible assets		238		(86)		152
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	7,782	$	(2,485)	$	5,297
Acquisition-related trade names		809		—		809
Other intangible assets		129		—		129
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	$	938	$	—	$	938
Total identified intangible assets	$	8,720	$	(2,485)	$	6,235
	December 31, 2011
			Accumulated
(In Millions)	Gross Assets		Amortization		Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,615	$	(570)	$	2,045
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,714		(254)		1,460
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(21)		47
Licensed technology and patents		2,395		(707)		1,688
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	6,792	$	(1,552)	$	5,240
Acquisition-related trade names		806		—		806
Other intangible assets		221		—		221
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		1,027	$	—	$	1,027
Total identified intangible assets	$	7,819	$	(1,552)	$	6,267

As a result of our acquisitions in 2012, we recorded acquisition-related developed technology of $168million with a weighted average life of 10years. During 2012, we purchased licensed technology and patents of $815 million with a weighted average useful life of nine years, including wireless patents purchased from InterDigital, Inc. for $375 million to be amortized over approximately 10 years. Additionally, we recorded other intangible assets subject to amortization of $238million associated with customer relationships, which will be amortized over four years.

As a result of our acquisition of McAfee during the first quarter of 2011, we recorded $3.6 billion of identified intangible assets. In addition, as a result of our other acquisitions during 2011, we recorded $1.4 billion of identified intangible assets, the substantial majority of which was from the acquisition of the WLS business of Infineon.

In January 2011, we entered into a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA. Under the agreement, we received a license to all of NVIDIA's patents with a capture period that runs through March 2017 while NVIDIA products are licensed to our patents, subject to exclusions for x86 products, certain chipsets, and certain flash memory technology products. The agreement also included settlement of the existing litigation between the companies, as well as broad mutual general releases. We agreed to make payments totaling $1.5 billion to NVIDIA over six years ($300 million in each of January 2011, 2012, and 2013; and $200 million in each of January 2014, 2015, and 2016), which resulted in a liability totaling approximately $1.4 billion, on a discounted basis. In the fourth quarter of 2010, we recognized an expense of $100 million related to the litigation settlement. In the first quarter of 2011, we recognized the remaining amount of $1.3 billion as licensed technology, which will be amortized into cost of sales over its estimated useful life of 17 years. The initial recognition of the intangible asset and associated liability for future payments to NVIDIA is treated as a non-cash transaction and, therefore, has no impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Future payments will be treated as cash used for financing activities.As of December 29, 2012, the remaining liability of $875 million is classified within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, based on the expected timing of the underlying payments.

We recorded amortization expense on the consolidated statements of income as follows: amortization of acquisition-related developed technology and licensed technology and patents is included in cost of sales, amortization of acquisition-related customer relationships and trade names is included in amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, and amortization of other intangible assets is recorded as a reduction of revenue.

Amortization expenses for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	557	$	482	$	65
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	296	$	250	$	10
Acquisition-related trade names	$	12	$	10	$	8
Licensed technology and patents	$	214	$	181	$	157
Other intangible assets	$	86	$	—	$	—

Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as ofDecember 29, 2012,we expect future amortization expense to be as follows:

(In Millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	552	$	530	$	254	$	167	$	47
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	275	$	261	$	244	$	226	$	134
Acquisition-related trade names	$	11	$	10	$	9	$	4	$	1
Licensed technology and patents	$	274	$	264	$	248	$	234	$	196
Other intangible assets	$	104	$	9	$	39	$	—	$	—

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Interest and Other, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Apr. 02, 2011 Intel Ge Care Innovations Llc [Member]
Interest and Other, Net Detail [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 97	$ 98	$ 119
Interest expense	(90)	(41)	0
Other, net	87	135	(10)
Total interest and other, net	94	192	109
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period	240	150	134
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 0	$ 164	$ 0	$ 164

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Common Stock and Capital in Excess of Par Value
Beginning Balance at Dec. 26, 2009	$ 41,704	$ 393	$ 26,318	$ 14,993
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2009				5,523
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other, shares				68
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares				(80.0)
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income	11,464		11,464
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(60)	(60)
Total comprehensive income	11,404
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other	644			644
Share-based compensation	917			917
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	(1,736)		(1,360)	(376)
Cash dividends declared	(3,503)		(3,503)
Ending Balance at Dec. 25, 2010	49,430	333	32,919	16,178
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 25, 2010				5,511
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other, shares				142
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares				(653.0)
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income	12,942		12,942
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,114)	(1,114)
Total comprehensive income	11,828
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other	2,019			2,019
Assumption of equity awards in connection with acquisitions	48			48
Share-based compensation	1,053			1,053
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	(14,340)		(12,078)	(2,262)
Cash dividends declared	(4,127)		(4,127)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	45,911	(781)	29,656	17,036
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	5,000			5,000
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other, shares				148
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares				(204.0)
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income	11,005		11,005
Other comprehensive income (loss)	382	382
Total comprehensive income	11,387
Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans, net excess tax benefit/tax deficiency, and other	2,257			2,257
Share-based compensation	1,108			1,108
Repurchase of Common Stock, Value	(5,110)		(4,173)	(937)
Cash dividends declared	(4,350)		(4,350)
Ending Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	$ 51,203	$ (399)	$ 32,138	$ 19,464
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 29, 2012	4,944			4,944

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,005	$ 12,942	$ 11,464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	470	(170)	140
Change in net deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(11)	(99)	57
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on derivatives	85	(119)	(13)
Change in net prior service costs	0	4	(39)
Change in net actuarial losses	(172)	(588)	(205)
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment	10	(142)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	382	(1,114)	(60)
Total comprehensive income	$ 11,387	$ 11,828	$ 11,404

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Other Long-Term Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Other Long-Term Assets [Abstract]

Other Long-Term Assets [Text Block]

Note 9: Other Long-Term Assets

Other long-term assets as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Equity method investments	$	992	$	1,669
Non-marketable cost method investments		1,202		1,129
Non-current deferred tax assets		358		335
Loans receivable		644		715
Other		952		800
Total other long-term assets	$	4,148	$	4,648

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Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Billions, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Feb. 08, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Intel Corporation
Entity Central Index Key	0000050863
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 29, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Company Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 133.5
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		4,946
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

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Equity Method and Cost Method Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Equity Method and Cost Method Investments [Abstract]

Equity Method And Cost Method Investments [Text Block]

Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments

Equity Method Investments

Equity method investments are classified within other long-term assets and as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011were as follows:

	2012				2011
	Carrying		Ownership		Carrying		Ownership
(Dollars In Millions)	Value		Percentage		Value		Percentage
IM Flash Technologies, LLC	$	642	49	%	$	863	49	%
Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC		146	50	%		167	50	%
SMART Technologies, Inc.		25	14	%		37	14	%
Clearwire Communications, LLC		—	6	%		—	7	%
IM Flash Singapore, LLP		—	—	%		466	18	%
Other equity method investments		179				136
Total	$	992			$	1,669

IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP

Micron and Intel formed IMFT and IMFS to manufacture NAND flash memory products for Micron and Intel. During the second quarter of 2012, we entered into agreements with Micron to modify our joint venture relationship. Under the agreements and as of December 29, 2012, we own a 49% interest in the remaining assets held by IMFT and no longer hold an ownership interest in IMFS. We received $605 million in the second quarter of 2012 from the sale of assets of IMFS and certain assets of IMFT to Micron, which is reflected as a sale of assets within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

As part of the agreements to modify our joint venture relationship, we also entered into an amended operating agreement for IMFT. This amended operating agreement extends the term of IMFT to 2024, unless earlier terminated under certain terms and conditions, and provides that IMFT may manufacture certain emerging memory technologies in addition to NAND flash memory. These agreements include a supply agreement for Micron to supply us with NAND flash memory products. We provided approximately $365 million to Micron in the second quarter of 2012, primarily for subsequent product purchases under the supply agreement with Micron. A substantial majority of this $365 million is reflected as a cash flow used for operating activities. The agreements also extend our NAND joint development program with Micron and expand it to include emerging memory technologies. Additionally, the amended agreement provides for certain rights that, beginning in 2015, will enable us to sell to Micron, or enable Micron to purchase from us, our interest in IMFT. If Intel exercises this right, Micron would set the closing date of the transaction within two years following such election and could elect to receive financing from Intel for one to two years.

The closing of the joint venture expansion did not have an impact on our consolidated statements of income.

These joint ventures are variable interest entities. All costs of the IMFT joint venture will be passed on to Micron and Intel through our purchase agreements. Our portion of IMFT and IMFS costs, primarily related to product purchases and production-related services, was approximately $705 millionduring 2012 (approximately $985 million during 2011 and approximately $795 million during 2010).Subsequent to the sale of our ownership interest in IMFS in the second quarter of 2012, we no longer incur costs related to IMFS. The amount due to IMFT for product purchases and services provided was approximately $90 million as of December 29, 2012 (approximately $125 million as of December 31, 2011 due to IMFT and IMFS). During 2012, IMFT returned $137 million to us, which is reflected as a return of equity method investment within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows ($263 million during 2011 and$197 million during 2010).

IMFT depends on Micron and Intel for any additional cash requirements. Our known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of our investment balance in IMFT as of December 29, 2012. Except for the amount due to IMFT for product purchases and services, we did not have any additional liabilities recognized on our consolidated balance sheets in connection with our interest in this joint venture as of December 29, 2012. In addition, our potential future losses could be higher than the carrying amount of our investment, as Intel and Micron are liable for other future operating costs or obligations of IMFT. Future cash calls could also increase our investment balance and the related exposure to loss. In addition, as we are currently committed to purchasing 49% of IMFT's production output and production-related services, we may be required to purchase products at a cost in excess of realizable value.

Under the accounting standards for consolidating variable interest entities, the consolidating investor is the entity with the power to direct the activities of the venture that most significantly impact the venture's economic performance and with the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the venture that could potentially be significant to the venture. We have determined that we do not have both of these characteristics; therefore, we have accounted for our interest in IMFT and our prior interest in IMFS using the equity method of accounting.

Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC

In the first quarter of 2011, Intel and General Electric Company (GE) formed Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC (Care Innovations),an equally owned joint venture in the healthcare industry, that focuses on independent living and delivery of health-related services by means of telecommunications. The company was formed by combining assets of GE Healthcare's Home Health division and Intel's Digital Health Group. As a result of forming Care Innovations, we recognized a gain of $164 millionin the first quarter of 2011 that was recorded in interest and other, net.

Care Innovations depends on Intel and GE for any additional cash requirements; therefore, it is a variable interest entity. Our known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of our investment balance in Care Innovations as of December 29, 2012.

Intel and GE equally share the power to direct all of Care Innovations' activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. As a result, we account for our interest in Care Innovations under the equity method of accounting.

SMART Technologies, Inc.

We hold an equity interest in SMART Technologies, Inc. and account for our interest using the equity method of accounting. In 2010, SMART completed an initial public offering of shares approved for listing on The NASDAQ Global Select Market*. We sold approximately 10 million of our 27.5 million shares in the secondary offering. We recognized a gain of $181 million in 2010on the initial public offering and subsequent sale of our shares in the secondary offering, which is included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Clearwire Communications, LLC

In 2008, we invested in Clearwire Communications, LLC (Clearwire LLC). We recognized our proportionate share of losses to the extent that our investment had a positive carrying value. We recognized equity method losses of $145 million in 2011 and $116 million in 2010, which are included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Numonyx B.V.

In 2008, we divested our NOR flash memory business in exchange for an ownership interest in Numonyx. During 2010, we recognized $42 million of equity method gains within gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

During the second quarter of 2010, we sold our ownership interest in Numonyx to Micron and recognized a gain on the sale of $91 million, which is included in gains (losses) on equity investments, net. In exchange for our investment in Numonyx, we received 57.9 million shares of Micron common stock, with an additional 8.6 million shares held in escrow for 12 months after the sale, and we issued a $72 million short-term note payable, which was subsequently paid.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, we sold 21.5 million shares of Micron common stock, which consisted of the 8.6 million shares held in escrow and an additional 12.9 million shares received in the sale of Numonyx. In 2011, we sold the remainingMicron shares.

Cost Method Investments

The carrying value of our non-marketable cost method investments was $1.2 billion as of December 29, 2012and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2011. In 2012, we recognized impairment charges on non-marketable cost method investments of $104 million within gains (losses) on equity investments, net ($56 million in 2011 and $109 million in 2010).

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Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net income available to common stockholders	$ 11,005	$ 12,942	$ 11,464
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	4,996	5,256	5,555
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans (shares)	100	101	89
Dilutive effect of convertible debt (shares)	64	54	52
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted	5,160	5,411	5,696
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.20	$ 2.46	$ 2.06
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.13	$ 2.39	$ 2.01
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (shares)	29	90	161

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,478	$ 5,065
Short-term investments	3,999	5,181
Trading assets	5,685	4,591
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $38 ($36 in 2011)	3,833	3,650
Inventories	4,734	4,096
Deferred tax assets	2,117	1,700
Other current assets	2,512	1,589
Total current assets	31,358	25,872
Property, plant and equipment, net	27,983	23,627
Marketable equity securities	4,424	562
Other long-term investments	493	889
Goodwill	9,710	9,254
Identified intangible assets, net	6,235	6,267
Other long-term assets	4,148	4,648
Total assets	84,351	71,119
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	312	247
Accounts payable	3,023	2,956
Accrued compensation and benefits	2,972	2,948
Accrued advertising	1,015	1,134
Deferred income	1,932	1,929
Other accrued liabilities	3,644	2,814
Total current liabilities	12,898	12,028
Long-term debt	13,136	7,084
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	3,412	2,617
Other long-term liabilities	3,702	3,479
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 21 and 27)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 4,944 shares issued and outstanding (5,000 issued and oustanding in 2011) and capital in excess of par value	19,464	17,036
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(399)	(781)
Retained earnings	32,138	29,656
Total stockholders' equity	51,203	45,911
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 84,351	$ 71,119

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Fair Value

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Fair Value [Abstract]

Fair Value [Text Block]

Note 4: Fair Value

Assets/Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following types of instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		December 29, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Fair Value Measured and								Fair Value Measured and
		Recorded at Reporting Date Using								Recorded at Reporting Date Using
(In Millions)		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents:
	Bank deposits	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	822	$	—	$	795	$	—	$	795
	Commercial paper		—		2,711		—		2,711		—		2,408		—		2,408
	Government bonds		400		66		—		466		150		—		—		150
	Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—		1,086		546		—		—		546
	Reverse repurchase agreements		—		2,800		—		2,800		—		500		—		500
Short-term investments:
	Bank deposits		—		540		—		540		—		196		—		196
	Commercial paper		—		1,474		—		1,474		—		1,409		—		1,409
	Corporate bonds		75		292		21		388		120		428		28		576
	Government bonds		1,307		290		—		1,597		2,690		310		—		3,000
Trading assets:
	Asset-backed securities		—		—		68		68		—		—		115		115
	Bank deposits		—		247		—		247		—		135		—		135
	Commercial paper		—		336		—		336		—		305		—		305
	Corporate bonds		482		1,109		—		1,591		202		486		—		688
	Government bonds		1,743		1,479		—		3,222		1,698		1,317		—		3,015
	Money market fund deposits		18		—		—		18		49		—		—		49
	Municipal bonds		—		203		—		203		—		284		—		284
Other current assets:
	Derivative assets		12		208		1		221		—		159		7		166
	Loans receivable		—		203		—		203		—		33		—		33
Marketable equity securities			4,424		—		—		4,424		522		40		—		562
Other long-term investments:
	Asset-backed securities		—		—		11		11		—		—		36		36
	Bank deposits		—		56		—		56		—		55		—		55
	Corporate bonds		10		218		26		254		—		282		39		321
	Government bonds		59		113		—		172		177		300		—		477
Other long-term assets:
	Derivative assets		—		20		18		38		—		34		29		63
	Loans receivable		—		577		—		577		—		715		—		715
Total assets measured and
	recorded at fair value	$	9,616	$	13,764	$	145	$	23,525	$	6,154	$	10,191	$	254	$	16,599
Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities	$	1	$	291	$	—	$	292	$	—	$	280	$	8	$	288
Long-term debt			—		—		—		—		—		—		131		131
Other long-term liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities		—		20		—		20		—		27		—		27
Total liabilities measured and
	recorded at fair value	$	1	$	311	$	—	$	312	$	—	$	307	$	139	$	446

Government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities. Government bonds include instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and U.S. agency securities.The underlying assets of substantially all of our reverse repurchase agreements presented in the preceding table are government bonds.

During 2012, we transferred approximately $200 million of government bonds and corporate bonds from Level 1 to Level 2, primarily based on the reduced market activity for the underlying securities. Our policy is to reflect transfers in and transfers out at the beginning of the quarter in which a change in circumstances resulted in the transfer.

Investments in Debt Instruments

Debt investments reflected in the preceding table include investments such as asset-backed securities, bank deposits,commercial paper, corporate bonds, government bonds, money market fund deposits,municipal bonds, and reverse repurchase agreements classified as cash equivalents. When we use observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less-active markets, we classify our debt investments as Level 2. When observable market prices for identical securities are not available, we price our debt investments using non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated with observable market data; quoted market prices for similar instruments; or pricing models, such as a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Non-binding market consensus prices are based on the proprietary valuation models of pricing providers or brokers. These valuation models incorporate a number of inputs, including non-binding and binding broker quotes; observable market prices for identical or similar securities; and the internal assumptions of pricing providers or brokers that use observable market inputs and, to a lesser degree, unobservable market inputs. We corroborate non-binding market consensus prices with observable market data using statistical models when observable market data exists. The discounted cash flow model uses observable market inputs, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, currency spot and forward rates, and credit ratings.

Debt investments that are classified as Level 3 are classified as such due to the lack of observable market data to corroborate either the non-binding market consensus prices or the non-binding broker quotes. When observable market data is not available, we corroborate our fair value measurements using non-binding market consensus prices and non-binding broker quotes from a second source.

Fair Value Option for Loans Receivable

We elected the fair value option for loans made to third parties when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk was hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument.As of December 29, 2012, the fair value of our loans receivable for which we elected the fair value option did not significantly differ from the contractual principal balance based on the contractual currency. Loans receivable are classified within other current assets and other long-term assets. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Gains and losses from changes in fair value on the loans receivable and related derivative instruments, as well as interest income, are recorded in interest and other, net. During all periods presented, changes in the fair value of our loans receivable were largely offset by changes in the related derivative instruments, resulting in an insignificant net impact on our consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses attributable to changes in credit risk are determined using observable credit default spreads for the issuer or comparable companies; thesegains and losses were insignificant during all periods presented. We did not elect the fair value option for loans when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk was not hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument.

Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Our non-marketable equity investments (non-marketable equity method and cost method investments) and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized.

A portion of our non-marketable equity investments has been measured and recorded at fair value due to events or circumstances that significantly impacted the fair value of those investments, resulting in other-than-temporary impairment charges. We classified these investments as Level 3, as we used unobservable inputs to the valuation methodologies that were significant to the fair value measurements, and the valuations required management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices.Impairment charges recognized on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 29, 2012were $68 million during 2012($62 million during 2011on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 31, 2011and $121million during 2010on non-marketable equity investments held as of December 25, 2010).The fair value of the non-marketable equity investments impaired during2012 was $73 million at the time of impairment ($69 million and $128million for non-marketable equity investments impairedduring 2011 and 2010, respectively).

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We measure the fair value of our non-marketable cost method investments, indebtedness carried at amortized cost, cost method loans receivable, and reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months quarterly; however, the assets are recorded at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. The carrying amounts and fair values of certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012
	Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(In Millions)	Amount		Level 1			Level 2	Level 3		Value
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,202	$	—	$	—	$	1,766	$	1,766
Loans receivable	$	199	$	—	$	150	$	48	$	198
Reverse repurchase agreements	$	50	$	—	$	50	$	—	$	50
Long-term debt	$	13,136	$	11,442	$	2,926	$	—	$	14,368
Short-term debt	$	48	$	—	$	48	$	—	$	48
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	875	$	—	$	890	$	—	$	890
	2011
	Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(In Millions)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Non-marketable cost method investments	$	1,129	$	—	$	—	$	1,861	$	1,861
Loans receivable	$	132	$	—	$	132	$	—	$	132
Long-term debt	$	6,953	$	5,287	$	2,448	$	—	$	7,735
Short-term debt	$	200	$	—	$	200	$	—	$	200
NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability	$	1,156	$	—	$	1,174	$	—	$	1,174

As of December 29, 2012andDecember 31, 2011, the unrealized loss position of our non-marketable cost method investments was insignificant.

Our non-marketable cost method investments are valued using the market and income approaches. The market approach includes the use of financial metrics and ratios of comparable public companies. The selection of comparable companies requires management judgment and is based on a number of relevant factors, including comparable companies' sizes, growth rates, industries, and development stages. The income approach includes the use of a discounted cash flow model, which requires significant estimates for investees' revenue, costs, and discount rates based on the risk profile of comparable companies. Estimates of revenues and costs are developed using available market, historical, and forecast data. The valuation of these non-marketable cost method investments also takes into account variables such as conditions reflected in the capital markets, recent financing activities by the investees, the investees' capital structure, the terms of the investees' issued interests, and the lack of marketability of the investments.

The carrying amount and fair value of loans receivable exclude loans measured and recorded at a fair value of $780 million as of December 29, 2012 ($748 million as of December 31, 2011). The carrying amount and fair value of long-term debt exclude long-term debt measured and recorded at a fair value of$131 million as of December 31, 2011. Short-term debt includes our commercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 2011,and the carrying amount and fair value exclude drafts payable.

The fair value of our loans receivable and reverse repurchase agreements, including those held at fair value,is determined using a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, currency spot and forward rates, and credit ratings. The credit quality of these assets remains high, with credit ratings of A/A2 or betterfor most of our loans receivable and all of our reverse repurchase agreementsas of December 29, 2012. Our long-term debt recognized at amortized cost comprises our senior notes and our convertible debentures. The fair value of our senior notes is determined using active market prices, and it is therefore classified as Level 1. The fair value of our convertible long-term debt is determined using discounted cash flow models with observable market inputs, and it takes into consideration variables such as interest rate changes, comparable securities, subordination discount, and credit-rating changes.

The NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability in the preceding table was incurred as a result of entering into a long-term patent cross-license agreement with NVIDIA in January 2011. We agreed to make payments to NVIDIA over six years. As of December 29, 2012andDecember 31, 2011, the carrying amount of the liability arising from the agreement was classified within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, as applicable. The fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, which discounts future cash flows using our incremental borrowing rates.

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Accounting Changes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Accounting Changes [Abstract]

Accounting Changes [Text Block]

Note 3: Accounting Changes

2012

In the first quarter of 2012, we adopted amended standards that increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. These amended standards eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity, and they require that all changes in stockholders' equity—except investments by, and distributions to, owners—be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Our adoption of these amended standards impacted the presentation of other comprehensive income, as we have elected to present two separate but consecutive statements, but it did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we adopted amended standards to simplify how we test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment; these amended standards improve consistency in impairment testing requirements among long-lived asset categories. The amended standards allow for an assessment of qualitative factors such that we can determine whether the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is more likely than not to be less than its carrying value. For assets in which this assessment concludes that the fair value is more likely than not to be more than its carrying value, these amended standards eliminate the requirement to perform quantitative impairment testing as outlined in the previously issued standards. Our adoption of these amended standards did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2011

In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted new standards for revenue recognition with multiple deliverables. These new standards change the determination of whether the individual deliverables included in a multiple-element arrangement may be treated as separate units for accounting purposes. Additionally, these new standards modify the method by which revenue is allocated to the separately identified deliverables. The adoption of these new standards did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted new standards that remove certain tangible products and associated software from the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance. The adoption of these new standards did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In the fourth quarter of 2011, we adopted amended standards that simplify how entities test goodwill for impairment. These amended standards allow for an assessment of qualitative factors such that we can determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit in which goodwill resides is more likely than not to be less than its carrying value. For reporting units in which this assessment concludes that the fair value is more likely than not to be more than its carrying value, these amended standards eliminate the requirement to perform goodwill impairment testing. Our adoption of these amended standards did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill [Text Block]

Note 15: Goodwill

Goodwill activity for the years ended December 29, 2012and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

					Other Intel		Software and
					Architecture		Services
	PC Client		Data Center		Operating		Operating
(In Millions)	Group		Group		Segments		Segments		Total
December 25, 2010	$	2,234	$	1,459	$	582	$	256	$	4,531
Additions due to McAfee acquisition		746		—		—		3,553		4,299
Additions due to other acquisitions		24		94		176		223		517
Transfers		(86)		—		86		—		—
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—		—		—		(93)		(93)
December 31, 2011	$	2,918	$	1,553	$	844	$	3,939	$	9,254
Additions due to other acquisitions		44		286		78		44		452
Impairments		—		—		(6)		—		(6)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations		—		—		—		10		10
December 29, 2012	$	2,962	$	1,839	$	916	$	3,993	$	9,710

We completed the acquisition of McAfee during the first quarter of 2011. The goodwill recognized from this acquisition was allocated between the McAfee operating segment and our PC Client Group based on the relative expected fair value provided by the acquisition, which reflected the estimated synergistic value generated within the PC Client Group from incorporating McAfee's security expertise, reputation, and customer base.The goodwill recognized from our other acquisitions during 2011 was allocated to McAfee, the Software and Services Group, Intel Mobile Communications, the Data Center Group, the Phone Group (formerly the Ultra-Mobility Group), and the PC Client Group. McAfee and the Software and Services Group are included in the software and services operating segments category in the preceding table, while Intel Mobile Communications and the Phone Group are included in the other Intel architecture operating segments category. For further information about our acquisitions during 2011 see “Note 13: Acquisitions.”

During the first quarter of 2011, we formed the Netbook and Tablet Group, which included platforms designed for the netbook and tablet market segments and was included in the other Intel architecture operating segments. Due to the formation of this new operating segment, goodwill was transferred from our PC Client Group to the Netbook and Tablet Group. In 2012, we reorganized and allocated goodwill from the Netbook and Tablet Group into three operating segments: Netbook Group, Tablet Group, and Service Provider Group. These three new operating segments are included in the other Intel architecture operating segments. Additionally, the former Ultra-Mobility Group is now the Phone Group. For further information see “Note 28: Operating Segments and Geographic Information.”

During the fourth quarters of 2012, 2011, and 2010, we completed our annual impairment assessments and we concluded that goodwill was not impaired in any of these years. The accumulated impairment losses as of December 29, 2012 were $719 million: $341 million associated with our PC Client Group, $279 million associated with our Data Center Group, and $99 million associated with other Intel architecture operating segments.

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Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net [Abstract]

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net [Text Block]

Note 11: Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net

Gains (losses) on equity investments, net included:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Share of equity method investee losses, net	$	(81)	$	(204)	$	(113)
Impairment charges		(154)		(132)		(125)
Gains on sales, net		183		303		424
Other, net		193		145		162
Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net	$	141	$	112	$	348

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Operating Segment and Geographic Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 53,341	$ 53,999	$ 43,623
Operating income (loss)	14,638	17,477	15,588
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries	44,993	44,994	37,228
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Foreign Countries	7,441	7,179	5,247
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	27,983	23,627	17,899
Hewlett-Packard Company [Member]
Revenue Of Major Customers [Abstract]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	18.00%	19.00%	21.00%
Dell Inc. [Member]
Revenue Of Major Customers [Abstract]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	14.00%	15.00%	17.00%
Lenovo Group Limited [Member]
Revenue Of Major Customers [Abstract]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	11.00%	9.00%	8.00%
China (including Hong Kong) [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	8,299	7,133	5,636
Israel [Member]
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	3,389	3,356	2,087
Japan [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	4,303	4,538	4,655
Singapore [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	12,622	13,626	10,740
Taiwan [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	9,327	8,534	7,189
United States [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	8,348	9,005	6,395
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	20,542	16,448	12,652
Other Countries [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	10,442	11,163	9,008
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	4,052	3,823	3,160
PC Client Group [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	34,274	35,406	30,327
Operating income (loss)	13,053	14,793	12,971
Data Center Group [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	10,741	10,129	8,693
Operating income (loss)	5,073	5,100	4,388
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	4,378	5,005	3,055
Operating income (loss)	(1,377)	(577)	270
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	2,381	1,870	264
Operating income (loss)	(11)	(32)	(175)
All Other [Member]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information [Abstract]
Net revenue	1,567	1,589	1,284
Operating income (loss)	$ (2,100)	$ (1,807)	$ (1,866)

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Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments [Text Block]

Note 7:Derivative Financial Instruments

Our primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, equity market risk and commodity price risk. We currently do not hold derivative instruments for the purpose of managing credit risk as we limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty and generally enter into derivative transactions with high-credit-quality counterparties. We also enter into master netting arrangements with counterparties when possible to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions. For presentation on our consolidated balance sheets, we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements.

Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to currency exchange rate risk and generally hedge our exposures with currency forward contracts, currency interest rate swaps, or currency options. Substantially all of our revenue is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, a significant amount of our operating expenditures and capital purchases are incurred in or exposed to other currencies, primarily the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Israeli shekel. We have established balance sheet and forecasted transaction currency risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in fair value and the volatility of the functional currency equivalent of future cash flows caused by changes in exchange rates. Our non-U.S.-dollar-denominated investments in debt instruments and loans receivable are generally hedged with offsetting currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps. We may also hedge foreign currency risk arising from funding foreign currency denominated forecasted investments. These programs reduce, but do not eliminate, the impact of currency exchange movements.

Our currency risk management programs include:

• Currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilize currency forward contracts and currency options to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S.-dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S.-dollar-denominated cash flows. These instruments generally mature within 12 months. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and we reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.
• Currency derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps to economically hedge the functional currency equivalent cash flows of recognized monetary assets and liabilities, non-U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments classified as trading assets, and hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated loans receivable recognized at fair value. The majority of these instruments mature within 12 months. Changes in the functional currency equivalent cash flows of the underlying assets and liabilities are approximately offset by the changes in fair value of the related derivatives. We record net gains or losses in the line item on the consolidated statements of income most closely associated with the related exposures, primarily in interest and other, net, except for equity-related gains or losses, which we primarily record in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary objective for holding investments in debt instruments is to preserve principal while maximizing yields. We generally swap the returns on our investments in fixed-rate debt instruments with remaining maturities longer than six months into U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR-based returns, unless management specifically approves otherwise. These swaps are settled at various interest payment times involving cash payments at each interest and principal payment date, with the majority of the contracts having quarterly payments.

Our interest rate risk management programs include:

• Interest rate derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilizeinterest rate swap agreements to modify the interest characteristics of debt instruments. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and we reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.
• Interest rate derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize interest rate swaps and currency interest rate swaps in economic hedging transactions, including hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments classified as trading assets and hedges of non-U.S.-dollar-denominated loans receivable recognized at fair value. Floating interest rates on the swaps are reset on a quarterly basis. Changes in fair value of the debt instruments classified as trading assets and hedges of loans receivable recognized at fair value are generally offset by changes in fair value of the related derivatives, both of which are recorded in interest and other, net.

Equity Market Risk

Our investments include marketable equity securities and equity derivative instruments. We typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our equity market exposure through hedging activities; however, for our investments in strategic equity derivative instruments, we may enter into transactions to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks. In addition, for our securities that we no longer consider strategic, we evaluate legal, market, and economic factors in our decision on the timing of disposal and whether it is possible and appropriate to hedge the equity market risk. Our equity market risk management program includes equity derivatives without hedge accounting designation that utilize warrants, equity options, or other equity derivatives. We recognize changes in the fair value of such derivatives in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

We also utilize total return swaps to offset changes in liabilities related to the equity market risks of certain deferred compensation arrangements. Gains and losses from changes in fair value of these total return swaps are generally offset by the gains and losses on the related liabilities, both of which are recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses. The deferred compensation liabilities were $859 million as of December 29, 2012 ($700 million as of December 31, 2011) and are included in other accrued liabilities.

In 2010, we sold our ownership interest in Numonyx B.V. to Micron Technology, Inc. for consideration consisting of shares of Micron. We also entered into equity option transactions that economically hedged a portion of the ownership interest in Micron that we acquired. In the second quarter of 2011, we sold our remaining ownership interest in Micron and the related equity options matured.

Commodity Price Risk

We operate facilities that consume commodities and have established forecasted transaction risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in fair value and the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in commodity prices, such as those for natural gas. These programs reduce, but do not always eliminate, the impact of commodity price movements.

Our commodity price risk management program includes commodityderivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designationthat utilizecommodity swap contracts to hedge future cash flow exposures to the variability in commodity prices. These instruments generally mature within 12 months. For these derivatives, we report the after-tax gain (loss) from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction.

Volume of Derivative Activity

Total gross notional amounts for outstanding derivatives (recorded at fair value) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011,and December 25, 2010were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	13,117	$	11,203	$	8,502
Currency interest rate swaps		2,711		1,650		2,259
Embedded debt derivatives		3,600		3,600		3,600
Equity options		17		54		496
Interest rate swaps		1,101		1,837		2,166
Total return swaps		807		761		627
Other		110		128		160
Total	$	21,463	$	19,233	$	17,810

The gross notional amounts for currency forwards and currency interest rate swaps (presented by currency) as of December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and December 25, 2010were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
British pound sterling	$	308	$	459	$	424
Chinese yuan		647		688		347
Euro		5,994		3,904		4,351
Israeli shekel		2,256		2,168		1,191
Japanese yen		4,389		3,477		3,440
Malaysian ringgit		442		805		382
Other		1,792		1,352		626
Total	$	15,828	$	12,853	$	10,761

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the ConsolidatedBalance Sheets

The fair value of our derivative instruments as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011was as follows:

		2012								2011
		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other		Other
		Current		Long-Term		Accrued		Long-Term		Current		Long-Term		Accrued		Long-Term
(In Millions)		Assets		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities		Assets		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
Derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments
Currency forwards		$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	170	$	7
Other			—		—		—		—		—		—		1		—
Total derivatives designated as
	hedging instruments	$	91	$	2	$	127	$	—	$	61	$	—	$	171	$	7
Derivatives not designated as
	hedging instruments
Currency forwards		$	85	$	—	$	58	$	—	$	54	$	—	$	34	$	—
Currency interest rate swaps			33		18		72		14		41		33		11		10
Embedded debt derivatives			—		—		—		6		—		—		—		10
Equity options			1		1		1		—		—		6		9		—
Interest rate swaps			—		—		34		—		3		—		63		—
Total return swaps			11		—		—		—		7		—		—		—
Other			—		17		—		—		—		24		—		—
Total derivatives not designated
	as hedging instruments	$	130	$	36	$	165	$	20	$	105	$	63	$	117	$	20
Total derivatives		$	221	$	38	$	292	$	20	$	166	$	63	$	288	$	27

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

The before-tax effects of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the three years ended December 29, 2012were as follows:

	Gains (Losses) Recognized
	in OCI on Derivatives						Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into
	(Effective Portion)						Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)
(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010		Location	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	$	4	$	20	$	66	Cost of sales	$	11	$	118	$	49
							Research and development		(63)		20		27
							Marketing, general and administrative		(25)		19		4
Other		9		—		4	Cost of sales		(2)		4		(2)
Total	$	13	$	20	$	70		$	(79)	$	161	$	78

Gains and losses on derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships related to hedge ineffectiveness and amounts excluded from effectiveness testing were insignificant during all periods presented in the preceding tables. We estimate that we will reclassify approximately $33 million (before taxes) of net derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings within the next 12 months. For all periods presented, there was an insignificant impact on results of operations from discontinued cash flow hedges as a result of forecasted transactions that were not probable to occur.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

	Location of Gains (Losses)
(In Millions)	Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2012		2011		2010
Currency forwards	Interest and other, net	$	3	$	58	$	72
Currency interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		(71)		(17)		74
Equity options	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(1)		(67)		59
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other, net		31		(26)		(59)
Total return swaps	Various		77		(13)		70
Other	Gains (losses) on equity investments, net		(7)		4		(2)
Other	Interest and other, net		3		—		(1)
Total		$	35	$	(61)	$	213

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Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 780	$ 748
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	23,525	16,599
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	200
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Non-Marketable Equity Investments, Gains (Losses)	(68)	(62)	(121)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	131
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	312	446
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Fair Value Disclosure	2,800	500
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	20	27
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	292	288
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	38	63
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	577	715
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	221	166
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	203	33
Carrying Amount [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Cost Method Investments	1,202	1,129
Loans receivable	199	132
Reverse repurchase agreements	50
Long-term debt	13,136	6,953
Short-term Debt	48	200
Carrying Amount [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member] | NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable	875	1,156
Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,766	1,861
Loans receivable	198	132
Reverse repurchase agreements	50
Long-term debt	14,368	7,735
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	48	200
Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member] | NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	890	1,174
Government Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	3,222	3,015
Government Bonds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	466	150
Government Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	172	477
Government Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,597	3,000
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,591	688
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	254	321
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	388	576
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	203	284
Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	336	305
Commercial Paper [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	2,711	2,408
Commercial Paper [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,474	1,409
Bank Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	247	135
Bank Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	822	795
Bank Deposits [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	56	55
Bank Deposits [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	540	196
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	68	115
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	11	36
Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	18	49
Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,086	546
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	4,424	562
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	9,616	6,154
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1	0
Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	0	0
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	12	0
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Loans receivable	0	0
Reverse repurchase agreements	0
Long-term debt	11,442	5,287
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member] | NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,743	1,698
Level 1 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	400	150
Level 1 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	59	177
Level 1 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,307	2,690
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	482	202
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	10	0
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	75	120
Level 1 [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	18	49
Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,086	546
Level 1 [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	4,424	522
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	13,764	10,191
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	311	307
Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Fair Value Disclosure	2,800	500
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	20	27
Level 2 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	291	280
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	20	34
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	577	715
Level 2 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	208	159
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	203	33
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Loans receivable	150	132
Reverse repurchase agreements	50
Long-term debt	2,926	2,448
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	48	200
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member] | NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	890	1,174
Level 2 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,479	1,317
Level 2 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	66	0
Level 2 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	113	300
Level 2 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	290	310
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,109	486
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	218	282
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	292	428
Level 2 [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	203	284
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	336	305
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	2,711	2,408
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,474	1,409
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	247	135
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	822	795
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	56	55
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	540	196
Level 2 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	40
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	145	254
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Equity Investments	73	69	128
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	131
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	139
Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	8
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	18	29
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	1	7
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-Marketable Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,766	1,861
Loans receivable	48	0
Reverse repurchase agreements	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Member] | NVIDIA cross-license agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	26	39
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	21	28
Level 3 [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	68	115
Level 3 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	11	36
Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Fund Deposits [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0	$ 0

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Trading Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Trading Assets [Abstract]

Trading Assets [Text Block]

Note 5: Trading Assets

As of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, all of our trading assets weremarketable debt instruments. Net gainsrelated to trading assets still held at the reporting date were $16 million in 2012 (net losses of $71 million and $50 million in 2011and2010, respectively). Net gains on the related derivatives and intercompany loans were $11 million in 2012 (net gains of $58 million and $43 million in 2011and 2010, respectively).

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Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Available-For-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents [Text Block]

Note 6: Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents

Available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012								2011
			Gross		Gross						Gross		Gross
	Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair		Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
(In Millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
Asset-backed securities	$	14	$	—	$	(3)	$	11	$	48	$	—	$	(12)	$	36
Bank deposits		1,417		1		—		1,418		1,046		1		(1)		1,046
Commercial paper		4,184		1		—		4,185		3,820		—		(3)		3,817
Corporate bonds		635		8		(1)		642		892		14		(9)		897
Government bonds		2,235		—		—		2,235		3,631		—		(4)		3,627
Marketable equity securities		3,356		1,069		(1)		4,424		189		385		(12)		562
Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—		1,086		546		—		—		546
Total available-for-sale
investments	$	12,927	$	1,079	$	(5)	$	14,001	$	10,172	$	400	$	(41)	$	10,531
Reverse repurchase agreements		2,800						2,800		500						500
Total available-for-sale
investments and cash
equivalents	$	15,727	$	1,079	$	(5)	$	16,801	$	10,672	$	400	$	(41)	$	11,031

In the preceding table, government bonds include bonds issued or deemed to be guaranteed by government entities. Government bonds include instruments such as U.S. Treasury securities, non-U.S. government obligations, and U.S. agency securities as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Bank deposits were primarily issued by institutions outside the U.S. as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

During the third quarter of 2012, we entered into a series of agreements with ASML Holding N.V. intended to accelerate the development of 450-millimeter (mm) wafer technology and extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lithography. The agreements include our purchase of ASML equity securities totaling $3.2 billion completed in the third quarter of 2012. This equity interest has been accounted for as an available-for-sale investment and is included in marketable equity securities in the preceding table. Intel's ownership interest in ASML was 15% of ASML's issued shares as of December 29, 2012 and is subject to lock-up and voting restrictions. We also agreed to provide research and development (R&D) funding totaling €829 million (approximately $1.0 billion as of the date of the agreement) over five years and committed to advance purchase orders for a specified number of tools from ASML. The agreements set forth terms to determine pricing as well as milestones related to 450mm and EUV development and production tool deliveries. In exchange for making this early commitment, we will receive credits to be applied to future tool purchases from ASML.

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt investments as of December 29, 2012, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

(In Millions)	Cost		Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less	$	7,995	$	7,999
Due in 1–2 years		409		413
Due in 2–5 years		67		68
Instruments not due at a single maturity date		1,100		1,097
Total	$	9,571	$	9,577

Instruments not due at a single maturity date in the preceding table include asset-backed securities and money market fund deposits.

We sold available-for-sale investments for proceeds of $2.3billion in 2012 ($9.1billion in 2011 and $475 million in 2010).Substantially all of the proceeds in 2011were from debt investments primarily used to fund our acquisition of McAfee. The gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investments were $166 million in 2012 ($268 million in 2011 and $160 million in 2010) and were primarily related to our sales of marketable equity securities. We determine the cost of an investment sold on an average cost basis at the individual security level. Impairment charges recognized on available-for-sale investments were $36million in 2012 ($73 million in 2011 andinsignificant in 2010)

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Concentrations of Credit Risk [Text Block]

Note 8: Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments in debt instruments, derivative financial instruments, loans receivable, and trade receivables. When possible, we enter into master netting arrangements with counterparties to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions.For presentation on our consolidated balance sheets, we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements.

We generally place investments with high-credit-quality counterparties and, by policy, we limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty based on our analysis of that counterparty's relative credit standing. Substantially all of our investments in debt instruments are in A/A2 or better rated issuances, and the majority of the issuances are rated AA-/Aa3 or better. Our investment policy requires substantially all investments with original maturities at the time of investment of up to six months to be rated at least A-2/P-2 by Standard & Poor's/Moody's, and specifies a higher minimum rating for investments with longer maturities. For instance, investments with maturities of greater than three years generally require a minimum rating of AA-/Aa3 at the time of investment. Government regulations imposed on investment alternatives of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, or the absence of A rated counterparties in certain countries, result in some minor exceptions. Credit-rating criteria for derivative instruments are similar to those for other investments. Due to master netting arrangements, the amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparty's obligations exceed our obligations with that counterparty. As of December 29, 2012, our total credit exposure to any single counterparty, excluding U.S. and Japan government bonds, did not exceed $750 million. We obtain and secure available collateral from counterparties against obligations, including securities lending transactions, when we deem it appropriate.

A substantial majority of our trade receivables are derived from sales to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers. We also have accounts receivable derived from sales to industrial and retail distributors. Our three largest customers accounted for 43% of net revenue for 2012,43% of net revenue for 2011, and46% of net revenue for2010. Additionally, these three largest customers accounted for 33% of our accounts receivable as of December 29, 2012 and 36% of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2011. We believe that the receivable balances from these largest customers do not represent a significant credit risk based on cash flow forecasts, balance sheet analysis, and past collection experience.

We have adopted credit policies and standards intended to accommodate industry growth and inherent risk. We believe that credit risks are moderated by the financial stability of our major customers. We assess credit risk through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and from this analysis, we establish credit limits and determine whether we will seek to use one or more credit support devices, such as obtaining a parent guarantee or standby letter of credit, or obtaining credit insurance.

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Concentrations of Credit Risk (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	43.00%	43.00%	46.00%
Accounts Receivable Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	33.00%	36.00%
Total Credit Exposure To Any Single Counterparty, Excluding U.S. And Japan Government Bonds [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Maximum Exposure End of Period	750

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Allowance for doubtful receivables [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 36	$ 28	$ 19
Additions Charged to Expenses/Other Accounts	3	8	9
Net (Deductions) Recoveries	(1)	0	0
Balance at End of Year	38	36	28
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	373	252	329
Additions Charged to Expenses/Other Accounts	77	121	14
Net (Deductions) Recoveries	(61)	0	(91)
Balance at End of Year	$ 389	$ 373	$ 252

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Equity Method and Cost Method Investments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2010	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Jun. 26, 2010	Dec. 29, 2012 Cost-method Investments [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Cost-method Investments [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Cost-method Investments [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Clearwire Communications, LLC [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Clearwire Communications, LLC [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Clearwire Communications, LLC [Member]	Apr. 02, 2011 Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC [Member]	Sep. 25, 2010 SMART Technologies, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 SMART Technologies, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 SMART Technologies, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Other Equity Method Investments [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Equity Method Investments [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Numonyx B.V. [Member]	Jun. 26, 2010 Numonyx B.V. [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Numonyx B.V. [Member]
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]
Ownership Percentage													49.00%	49.00%		0.00%	18.00%	7.00%		6.00%		50.00%	50.00%		14.00%	14.00%
Carrying Value		$ 992	$ 1,669										$ 642	$ 863		$ 0	$ 466	$ 0		$ 0		$ 146	$ 167		$ 25	$ 37	$ 179	$ 136
Return of equity method investments		137	263	199									137	263	197
Percentage of purchase commitment of production output and production-related services													49.00%
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		(81)	(204)	(113)														(145)	(116)																42
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		0	164	0																	164
Amount of SMART shares sold in secondary offering	10
Amount of SMART shares owned					27.5
Recognized Gain (Loss) as a Result of Initial Public Offering and Subsequent Sale In Secondary Offering																								181
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal																																		91
Amount of Micron Common Stock Shares Received Upon Closing of Sale of Equity Method Investment																																		57.9
Amount of Micron Common Stock Shares Held in Escrow Upon Closing of Sale of Equity Method Investment																																		8.6
Short Term Note Payable Issued Upon Sale Of Equity Method Investment																																		72
Amount of Micron Common Stock Shares Sold That Was Received in the Sale of Equity Method Investment																																	21.5
Amount of Micron Common Stock Escrow Shares Sold That Was Received Upon Closing of Sale of Equity Method Investment																																	8.6
Amount of Micron Common Stock Shares Sold That Was Received Upon Closing of Sale of Equity Method Investment																																	12.9
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount													642									146
Proceeds From Sale Of Certain Assets Of Joint Ventures To Counterparty																													605	605	0	0
Amount Provided To Counterparty As Part Of Modification Of Our Joint Venture Relationship																													365
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party									705	985	795
Due to Related Parties										125		90
Cost Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount		1,202	1,129
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments						$ 104	$ 56	$ 109

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 21,463	$ 19,233	$ 17,810
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	859	700
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	13	20	70
Gains (Losses) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI Into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)	(79)	161	78
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	33
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income	35	(61)	213
Currency Forwards [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	13,117	11,203	8,502
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	4	20	66
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	3,600	3,600	3,600
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,101	1,837	2,166
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	2,711	1,650	2,259
Total Return Swaps [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	807	761	627
Equity Options [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	17	54	496
Other Derivative Instruments [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	110	128	160
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	9	0	4
Other Currencies [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,792	1,352	626
Euro [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	5,994	3,904	4,351
Japanese Yen [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	4,389	3,477	3,440
Israeli Shekel [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	2,256	2,168	1,191
British Pound Sterling [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	308	459	424
Chinese Yuan [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	647	688	347
Malaysian Ringgit [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	442	805	382
Currency Forwards And Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Gross Notional Amounts [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	15,828	12,853	10,761
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	221	166
Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	130	105
Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	91	61
Other Current Assets [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	85	54
Other Current Assets [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	91	61
Other Current Assets [Member] | Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	3
Other Current Assets [Member] | Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	33	41
Other Current Assets [Member] | Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	11	7
Other Current Assets [Member] | Equity Options [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	38	63
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	36	63
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	2	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	2	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	18	33
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Equity Options [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1	6
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	17	24
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	292	288
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	165	117
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	127	171
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	58	34
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	127	170
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	34	63
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	72	11
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Equity Options [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	1	9
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	1
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	20	27
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	20	20
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	7
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	7
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	6	10
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	14	10
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Equity Options [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Cost of Sales [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI Into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)	11	118	49
Cost of Sales [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI Into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)	(2)	4	(2)
Research and Development [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI Into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)	(63)	20	27
Marketing, General and Administrative [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI Into Income by Derivative Instrument Type (Effective Portion)	(25)	19	4
Interest and Other, Net [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income	3	58	72
Interest and Other, Net [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income	31	(26)	(59)
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Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
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Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
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Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income	(1)	(67)	59
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Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
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Various [Member] | Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income	$ 77	$ (13)	$ 70

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]

Taxes [Text Block]

Note 26: Income Taxes

Income Tax Provision

Income before taxes and the provision for taxes consisted of the following:

(Dollars in Millions)		2012			2011			2010
Income before taxes:
	U.S.	$	10,042		$	14,659		$	13,926
	Non-U.S.		4,831			3,122			2,119
Total income before taxes		$	14,873		$	17,781		$	16,045
Provision for taxes:
Current:
	Federal	$	2,539		$	3,212		$	4,049
	State		52			104			51
	Non-U.S.		1,135			374			359
Total current provision for taxes		$	3,726		$	3,690		$	4,459
Deferred:
	Federal	$	129		$	1,175		$	187
	Other		13			(26)			(65)
Total deferred provision for taxes		$	142		$	1,149		$	122
Total provision for taxes		$	3,868		$	4,839		$	4,581
Effective tax rate			26.0	%		27.2	%		28.6	%

The difference between the tax provision at the statutory federal income tax rate and the tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes (effective tax rate) was as follows:

		2012		2011		2010
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
	Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates	(7.3)		(4.4)		(3.4)
	Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit	(2.1)		(1.9)		(2.1)
	Research and development tax credits	—		(1.0)		(0.9)
	Other	0.4		(0.5)		—
Effective tax rate		26.0	%	27.2	%	28.6	%

Income in certain non-U.S. countries is fully exempt from income taxes for a limited period of timedue to eligible activities and certain capital investment actions. These full tax exemptions expire at various dates through2020; however, the exemptions in certain countries are eligible for renewal. In 2012, the tax benefit attributable to tax holidays was $252 million with a $0.05 impact on diluted earnings per share. The tax holiday benefits for 2011 and 2010were $554 million ($0.10 per diluted share) and $256 million ($0.04 per diluted share), respectively.

During 2012, net income tax benefits attributable to equity-based compensation transactions that were allocated to stockholders' equity totaled $137 million (net deficiencies of $18 million in 2011 and net benefits of $40 million in 2010).

Deferred and Current Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)		2012		2011
Deferred tax assets
Accrued compensation and other benefits		$	1,125	$	1,016
Share-based compensation			638		732
Deferred income			637		616
Inventory			506		613
Unrealized losses on investments and derivatives			36		293
State credits and net operating losses			297		230
Other, net			654		756
Gross deferred tax assets			3,893		4,256
Valuation allowance			(389)		(373)
Total deferred tax assets		$	3,504	$	3,883
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment		$	(2,325)	$	(2,329)
Licenses and intangibles			(778)		(915)
Convertible debt			(856)		(799)
Investment in foreign subsidiaries			(213)		(214)
Other, net			(269)		(208)
Total deferred tax liabilities		$	(4,441)	$	(4,465)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$	(937)	$	(582)
Reported as:
	Current deferred tax assets	$	2,117	$	1,700
	Non-current deferred tax assets		358		335
	Non-current deferred tax liabilities		(3,412)		(2,617)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$	(937)	$	(582)

Non-current deferred tax assets are includedwithin other long-term assets on theconsolidated balance sheets.

The valuation allowance is based on our assessment that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. The valuation allowance as of December 29, 2012 included allowances related to unrealized state credit carryforwards of $284 million and matters related to our non-U.S. subsidiaries of $105 million.

As of December 29, 2012, our federal, state, and non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $271 million, $365 million, and $635 million, respectively. The majority of the non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards have no expiration date. The remaining non-U.S. as well as the U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire at various dates through 2032. A significant amount of the net operating loss carryforwards in the U.S. relates to acquisitions and, as a result, is limited in the amount that can be recognized in any one year. The non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards include $412 million that is not likely to be recovered and has been reduced by a valuation allowance.

As of December 29, 2012, we had not recognized U.S. deferred income taxes on a cumulative total of $17.5 billion of undistributed earnings for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and $2.6billion of other basis differences of our investments in certain non-U.S. subsidiaries primarily related to McAfee. Determining the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to investments in these non-U.S. subsidiaries that are indefinitely reinvested is not practicable. We currently intend to indefinitely reinvest those earnings and other basis differences in operations outside the U.S.

Current income taxes receivable of $866 million as of December 29, 2012 ($191 million as of December 31, 2011) is included in other current assets. Current income taxes payable of $711 million as of December 29, 2012 ($335million as of December 31, 2011) is included in other accrued liabilities.

Long-term income taxes payable of $177million as of December 29, 2012($165 millionas of December 31, 2011), within other long-term liabilities, includes uncertain tax positions, reduced by the associated federal deduction for state taxes and non-U.S. tax credits, and may also include other long-term tax liabilities that are not uncertain but have not yet been paid.

Uncertain Tax Positions

The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Beginning gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	212	$	216	$	220
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities and related remeasurements		(81)		(63)		(73)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(5)		(17)		—
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		56		91		28
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods		(6)		(21)		(30)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period		13		6		71
Ending gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	189	$	212	$	216

During 2012, we settled and effectively settled matters with the Internal Revenue Service, certain non-U.S., and state tax authorities relating to tax positions taken during prior periods. The result of the settlements, effective settlements, and resulting remeasurements was a reduction of $81 million in the balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits ($63 million in 2011 and $73 million in 2010), $7 million of which resulted in a tax benefit for 2012($61 million for 2011and $48 million for 2010).

If the remaining balance of $189 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 29, 2012 ($212 million as of December 31, 2011) were realized in a future period, it would result in a tax benefit of $66 million and a reduction in the effective tax rate ($92 million as of December 31, 2011).

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits wereinsignificant in 2012($24 million in 2011 and insignificant in 2010).As of December 29, 2012, we had $66 million of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits ($90 million as of December 31, 2011).

Although the timing of the resolution and/or closure on audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. However, given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits.

We file U.S. federal, U.S. state, and non-U.S. tax returns. For U.S. state and non-U.S. tax returns, we are generally no longer subject to tax examinations for years prior to 2001. For U.S. federal tax returns, we are no longer subject to tax examination for years prior to 2008.

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Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Borrowings (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Our long-term debt as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
2012 Senior notes due 2017 at 1.35%	$	2,997	$	—
2012 Senior notes due 2022 at 2.70%		1,494		—
2012 Senior notes due 2032 at 4.00%		743		—
2012 Senior notes due 2042 at 4.25%		924		—
2011 Senior notes due 2016 at 1.95%		1,498		1,498
2011 Senior notes due 2021 at 3.30%		1,996		1,995
2011 Senior notes due 2041 at 4.80%		1,489		1,489
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2039 at 3.25%		1,063		1,052
2005 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2035 at 2.95%		932		919
2007 Arizona bonds due 2037 at 5.30%		—		131
Total long-term debt	$	13,136	$	7,084

Convertible Debentures Interest Rates [Table Text Block]

	2009 Debentures		2005 Debentures
Annual coupon interest rate	3.25	%	2.95	%
Annual effective interest rate	7.20	%	6.45	%
Maximum amount of contingent interest that will accrue per year	0.50	%	0.40	%

Convertible Debentures Other Details [Table Text Block]

	2009 Debentures				2005 Debentures
	Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,		Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Outstanding principal	$	2,000	$	2,000	$	1,600	$	1,600
Equity component carrying amount	$	613	$	613	$	466	$	466
Unamortized discount	$	922	$	933	$	656	$	669
Net debt carrying amount	$	1,063	$	1,052	$	932	$	919
Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures)		45.05		44.55		33.86		32.94
Effective conversion price (per share of common stock)	$	22.20	$	22.45	$	29.53	$	30.36

Aggregate Debt Maturities [Table Text Block]

As of December 29, 2012, our aggregate debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows (in millions):

Year Payable
2013	$	—
2014		—
2015		—
2016		1,500
2017		3,000
2018 and thereafter and thereafter		10,275
Total	$	14,775

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions [Text Block]

Note 13: Acquisitions

2012 Acquisitions

During2012, we completed15 acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for aggregate net cash consideration of $638 million. Substantially all of the consideration was allocated to goodwill and acquisition-related developed technology intangible assets. For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for our acquisitions, see “Note 15: Goodwill,” and for information on the classification of intangible assets, see “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets.” The completed acquisitions in 2012, both individually and in the aggregate, were not significant to our consolidated results of operations.

2011 Acquisitions

McAfee, Inc.

On February 28, 2011, we completed the acquisition of McAfee by acquiring all issued and outstanding common shares in exchange for cash. The acquired company continues to operate as McAfee and offers products for endpoint security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security. In addition to managing the existing McAfee business, the objective of the acquisition was to accelerate and enhance Intel's combination of hardware and software security solutions, thereby improving the overall security of our platforms.

Total consideration to acquire McAfee was $6.7 billion (net of $943 million of cash and cash equivalents acquired) and comprised the following:

(In Millions)
Cash	$	6,652
Share-based awards assumed		48
Total	$	6,700

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisition of McAfee was recognized as follows:

(In Millions)
Marketable debt securities	$	329
Goodwill		4,299
Identified intangible assets		3,552
Deferred tax assets		738
Other assets		417
Deferred income		(1,049)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,191)
Other liabilities		(395)
Total	$	6,700

The goodwill of $4.3 billion arising from the acquisition is primarily attributed to synergies to enable a single company to combine security and hardware for the protection of online devices, as well as the assembled workforce of McAfee.Substantially all of the goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax purposes. For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for the acquisition, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition of McAfee were recognized as follows based upon their fair value as of February 28, 2011:

				Estimated
		Fair Value		Useful Life
		(In Millions)		(In Years)
Developed technology		$	1,221	4
Customer relationships			1,418	2–7
	Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	2,639
In-process research and development			92
Trade names			821
Total identified intangible assets		$	3,552

Acquired developed technology represents the fair value of McAfee products that have reached technological feasibility and were part of McAfee's product offerings at the date of acquisition. [Customer relationships represent the fair value of the underlying relationships and agreements with McAfee's customers. In-process research and development represents the fair value of incomplete McAfee research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition. Incremental costs incurred for those projects are expensed as incurred in research and development. Since the acquisition was completed, most of the projects have been completed and the associated costs are being amortized. Trade namesare indefinite-lived intangible assets and represent the fair value of brand and name recognition associated with the marketing of McAfee's products and services.

Other 2011 Acquisitions

During 2011, in addition to the McAfee acquisition, we completed 13 acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for total consideration of $2.1 billion, substantially all cash consideration. Total net cash consideration to acquire the Wireless Solutions (WLS) business of Infineon Technologies AG, which operates as Intel Mobile Communications, was $1.4billion. The WLS business offers mobile phone components such as baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management integrated circuits. In addition to managing the existing WLS business, the objective of the acquisition was to provide solutions that enable wireless connectivity for a broad range of computing applications.

The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, was allocated as follows:

(In Millions)
Fair value of net tangible assets acquired	$	206
Goodwill		517
Identified intangible assets		1,409
Total	$	2,132

For information on the assignment of goodwill to our operating segments for the acquisitions, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisitions completed during 2011, excluding McAfee, were recognized as follows:

				Estimated
		Fair Value		Useful Life
		(In Millions)		(In Years)
Developed technology		$	1,102	3–9
Customer relationships			144	5–8
Other intangible assets			44	2–7
	Total identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	1,290
In-process research and development			119
Total identified intangible assets		$	1,409

Acquired developed technology represents the fair value of the acquirees' products that have reached technological feasibility and are a part of the acquirees' product lines at the time acquired. [Customer relationships represent the fair value of the underlying relationships and agreements with the acquirees' customers. In-process research and development represents the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition. In the future, the fair value of each project at the acquisition date will be either amortized or impaired, depending on whether the project is completed or abandoned. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we performed an impairment analysis that determined that the carrying value of certain acquired in-process research and development was fully impaired, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $21 million.

Actual and Pro Forma Results of Acquirees

Net revenue and net income attributable to acquisitions completed during 2011 have been included in our consolidated statements of income from their respective acquisition dates. The acquisitions completed during 2011 were not individually significant to our consolidated results of operations;however, they were significant in the aggregate. During 2011, the results of the businesses acquired in 2011 contributed approximately $3.6billionto our net revenue and reduced our net income by approximately $275million; substantially all of these impacts were attributable to McAfee and Intel Mobile Communications (IMC) and include the impacts of the amortization of acquired identified intangible assets.

McAfee is a non-reportable operating segment and is aggregated with similar non-reportable operating segments within the software and services operating segments category for segment reporting purposes. IMC is a non-reportable operating segment and is aggregated with similar non-reportable operating segments within the other Intel architecture operating segments category for segment reporting purposes. For further information, see “Note 28: Operating Segment and Geographic Information.”

The unaudited pro forma financial results for 2011 and2010 combine the historical results of Intel for 2011 and 2010, respectively, along with the historical results of the businesses acquired during 2011 for 2011 and 2010, respectively. The results include the effects of pro forma adjustments as if businesses acquired in 2011 were acquired on December 27, 2009. The 2010 pro forma results include a non-recurring adjustment of $307 million, which reduces net income due to the revaluation of McAfee's historic deferred revenue to fair value.

The unaudited pro forma financial results presented below do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the acquisitions. This is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of future operations or results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions been completed as of December 27, 2009.

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts—Unaudited)	2011		2010
Net revenue	$	54,738	$	47,350
Net income	$	13,028	$	11,190
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.41	$	1.96

2010 Acquisitions

During 2010, we completed three business acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for aggregate net cash consideration of $218 million. Substantially all of the consideration was allocated to goodwill and acquisition-related developed technology intangible assets. The completed acquisitions in 2010, both individually and in the aggregate, were not significant to our consolidated results of operations.

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Chipset Design Issue

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Chipset Design Issue [Abstract]

Chipset Design Issue [Text Block]

Note 18: Chipset Design Issue

In January 2011, as part of our ongoing quality assurance procedures, we identified a design issue with the Intel® 6 Series Express Chipset family (formerly code-named Cougar Point). The issue affected chipsets sold in the fourth quarter of 2010 and January 2011. We subsequently implemented a silicon fix and began shipping the updated version of the affected chipset in February 2011. The total cost to repair and replace affected materials and systems, located with customers and in the market, was $733 million. We recorded a charge of $311 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, which comprised $67 million in product costs for the affected chipsets and $244 million to establish a product accrual for this issue. We recognized acharge of $343 million in the first quarterof 2011,primarily related to an additional product accrual for the estimated costs to repair and replace affected materials and systems associated with products sold subsequent to December 25, 2010. In the second quarter of 2011, we recognized an additional $79 million charge as we finalized agreements with customers for reimbursement to repair and replace affected materials and systems. We do not expect to have any significant future adjustments to our estimate. The charges incurred in 2011 and 2010are reflected in the results of the PC Client Group operating segment. As of December 29, 2012, an insignificant product accrual remained for the chipset design issue.

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Identified Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Identified Intangible Assets (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]

Identified intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 29, 2012and December 31, 2011:

	December 29, 2012
			Accumulated
(In Millions)	Gross Assets		Amortization		Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,778	$	(1,116)	$	1,662
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,712		(551)		1,161
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(33)		35
Licensed technology and patents		2,986		(699)		2,287
Other intangible assets		238		(86)		152
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	7,782	$	(2,485)	$	5,297
Acquisition-related trade names		809		—		809
Other intangible assets		129		—		129
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	$	938	$	—	$	938
Total identified intangible assets	$	8,720	$	(2,485)	$	6,235
	December 31, 2011
			Accumulated
(In Millions)	Gross Assets		Amortization		Net
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	2,615	$	(570)	$	2,045
Acquisition-related customer relationships		1,714		(254)		1,460
Acquisition-related trade names		68		(21)		47
Licensed technology and patents		2,395		(707)		1,688
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$	6,792	$	(1,552)	$	5,240
Acquisition-related trade names		806		—		806
Other intangible assets		221		—		221
Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		1,027	$	—	$	1,027
Total identified intangible assets	$	7,819	$	(1,552)	$	6,267

Identified Intangible Assets, Amortization Expenses [Table Text Block]

Amortization expenses for the three years ended December 29, 2012 were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	557	$	482	$	65
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	296	$	250	$	10
Acquisition-related trade names	$	12	$	10	$	8
Licensed technology and patents	$	214	$	181	$	157
Other intangible assets	$	86	$	—	$	—

Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as ofDecember 29, 2012,we expect future amortization expense to be as follows:

(In Millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017
Acquisition-related developed technology	$	552	$	530	$	254	$	167	$	47
Acquisition-related customer relationships	$	275	$	261	$	244	$	226	$	134
Acquisition-related trade names	$	11	$	10	$	9	$	4	$	1
Licensed technology and patents	$	274	$	264	$	248	$	234	$	196
Other intangible assets	$	104	$	9	$	39	$	—	$	—

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Available-for-Sale Investments and Cash Equivalents (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Available-for-Sale Investments And Cash Equivalents (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Available-for-sale Investments and Cash Equivalents Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

Available-for-sale investments and cash equivalents as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

	2012								2011
			Gross		Gross						Gross		Gross
	Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair		Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
(In Millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
Asset-backed securities	$	14	$	—	$	(3)	$	11	$	48	$	—	$	(12)	$	36
Bank deposits		1,417		1		—		1,418		1,046		1		(1)		1,046
Commercial paper		4,184		1		—		4,185		3,820		—		(3)		3,817
Corporate bonds		635		8		(1)		642		892		14		(9)		897
Government bonds		2,235		—		—		2,235		3,631		—		(4)		3,627
Marketable equity securities		3,356		1,069		(1)		4,424		189		385		(12)		562
Money market fund deposits		1,086		—		—		1,086		546		—		—		546
Total available-for-sale
investments	$	12,927	$	1,079	$	(5)	$	14,001	$	10,172	$	400	$	(41)	$	10,531
Reverse repurchase agreements		2,800						2,800		500						500
Total available-for-sale
investments and cash
equivalents	$	15,727	$	1,079	$	(5)	$	16,801	$	10,672	$	400	$	(41)	$	11,031

Available-for-sale Securities [Member]

Available-for-Sale Investments And Cash Equivalents (Tables) [Abstract]

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt investments as of December 29, 2012, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

(In Millions)	Cost		Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less	$	7,995	$	7,999
Due in 1–2 years		409		413
Due in 2–5 years		67		68
Instruments not due at a single maturity date		1,100		1,097
Total	$	9,571	$	9,577

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 38	$ 36
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000,000	10,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	4,944,000,000	5,000,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,944,000,000	5,000,000,000

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Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note 2: Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require our most significant, difficult, and subjective judgments include:

• the valuation of non-marketable equity investments and the determination of other-than-temporary impairments;
• the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment; goodwill; and identified intangibles);
• the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions);
• the valuation of inventory; and
• the recognition and measurement of loss contingencies.

The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates.

Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Our financial assets and liabilities are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity method investments, cost method investments, cost method loans receivable, reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months, and most of our liabilities.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1.Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2.Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3.Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

For further discussion of fair value, see “Note 4: Fair Value” and “Note 20: Retirement Benefit Plans.”

Trading Assets

Marketable debt instruments are generally designated as trading assets when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument, or when the marketable debt instrument is used to economically hedge foreign exchange rate risk from the remeasurement of intercompany loans. Investments designated as trading assets are reported at fair value. The gains or losses of these investments arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate and currency market fluctuations and credit market volatility, offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments and intercompany loans, are recorded in interest and other, net. We also designate certain floating-rate securitized financial instruments, primarily asset-backed securities, as trading assets.

Available-for-Sale Investments

We consider all liquid available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities from the date of purchase of approximately three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities at the date of purchase greater than approximately three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Available-for-sale debt instruments with remaining maturities beyond one year are classified as other long-term investments.

Investments that we designate as available-for-sale are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), except as noted in the “Other-Than-Temporary Impairment” section that follows. We determine the cost of the investment sold based on an average cost basis at the individual security level. Our available-for-sale investments include:

• Marketable debt instruments when the interest rate and foreign currency risks are not hedged at the inception of the investment or when our criteria for designation as trading assets are not met. We generally hold these debt instruments to generate a return commensurate with the U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR. We record the interest income and realized gains and losses on the sale of these instruments in interest and other, net.
• Marketable equity securities when there are barriers to mitigating equity market risk through the sale or use of derivative instruments at the time of original classification, and when there is no plan to sell the investment at the time of original classification. We acquire these equity investments to promote business and strategic objectives. To the extent that these investments continue to have strategic value, we typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks through hedging activities. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale or exchange of marketable equity securities in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Non-Marketable and Other Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity and other equity investments are included in other long-term assets. We account for non-marketable equity and other equity investments for which we do not have control over the investee as:

• Equity method investments when we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Equity method investments include marketable and non-marketable investments. Our proportionate share of the income or loss is recognized on a one-quarter lag and is recorded in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.
• Non-marketable cost method investments when the equity method does not apply. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale of non-marketable cost method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Our available-for-sale investments and non-marketable and other equity investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. Investments are considered impaired when the fair value is below the investment's adjusted cost basis. Impairments affect earnings as follows:

• Marketable debt instruments when the fair value is below amortized cost and we intend to sell the instrument, or when it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the instrument before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or when we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument (that is, a credit loss exists). When we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument, we separate other-than-temporary impairments into amounts representing credit losses, which are recognized in interest and other, net, and amounts related to all other factors, which are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
• Marketable equity securities based on the specific facts and circumstances present at the time of assessment, which include the consideration of general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is below cost, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for recovery ofvalue in the foreseeable future. We also consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of, and the business outlook for, the investee, which may include industry and sector performance, changes in technology, operational and financing cash flow factors, and changes in the investee's credit rating. We record other-than-temporary impairment charges on marketable equity securities and marketable equity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

• Non-marketable equity investments based on our assessment of the severity and duration of the impairment, and qualitative and quantitative analysis, including:

• the investee's revenue and earnings trends relative to pre-defined milestones and overall business prospects;
• the technological feasibility of the investee's products and technologies;
• the general market conditions in the investee's industry or geographic area, including adverse regulatory or economic changes;
• factors related to the investee's ability to remain in business, such as the investee's liquidity and debt ratios, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash; and
• the investee's receipt of additional funding at a lower valuation.

We record other-than-temporary impairment charges for non-marketable cost method investments andequity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Our primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate and interest rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, equity market risk and commodity price risk. Our derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value and are included in other current assets, other long-term assets, other accrued liabilities, or other long-term liabilities.

Our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments are based on whether they meet the criteria for designation as a cash flow hedge. A designated hedge with exposure to variability in the functional currency equivalent of the future foreign currency cash flows of a forecasted transaction is referred to as a cash flow hedge. The criteria for designating a derivative as a cash flow hedge include the assessment of the instrument's effectiveness in risk reduction, matching of the derivative instrument to its underlying transaction, and the assessment of the probability that the underlying transaction will occur. For derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction. Derivatives that we designate as cash flow hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the underlying item, primarily within cash flows from operating activities.

We recognize gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes in the line item on the consolidated statements of income most closely associated with the related exposures, primarily in interest and other, net and gains (losses) on equity investments, net. As part of our strategic investment program, we also acquire equity derivative instruments, such as equity conversion rights associated with debt instruments, that we do not designate as hedging instruments. We recognize the gains or losses from changes in fair value of these equity derivative instruments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net. Gains and losses from derivatives not designated as hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows within cash flows from operating activities.

Measurement of Effectiveness

• Effectiveness for forwards is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the fair value of the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to capital purchases, forward points are excluded, and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to operating expenditures, forward points are included and effectiveness is measured using forward rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.
• Effectiveness for options is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of an option instrument representing the hedged risks in the hedged item. Time value is excluded and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.
• Effectiveness for interest rate swaps and commodity swaps is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the swap with the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged item.

If a cash flow hedge is discontinued because it is no longer probable that the original hedged transaction will occur as previously anticipated, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss on the related derivative is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings. Subsequent gains or losses on the related derivative instrument are recognized in interest and other, net in each period until the instrument matures, is terminated, is re-designated as a qualified cash flow hedge, or is sold. Ineffective portions of cash flow hedges, as well as amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are recognized in earnings in interest and other, net. For further discussion of our derivative instruments and risk management programs, see “Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Securities Lending

We may enter into securities lending agreements with financial institutions, generally to facilitate hedging and certain investment transactions. Selected securities may be loaned, secured by collateral in the form of cash or securities. The loaned securities continue to be carried as investment assets on our consolidated balance sheets. For lending agreements collateralized by cash and cash equivalents, collateral is recorded as an asset with a corresponding liability. For lending agreements collateralized by other securities, we do not record the collateral as an asset or a liability, unless the collateral is repledged.

Loans Receivable

We make loans to third parties that are classified within other current assets or other long-term assets. We may elect the fair value option for loans when the interest rate or foreign currency exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument. We record the gains or losses on these loans arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate, currency, and counterparty credit changes, largely offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments, in interest and other, net. Loans that are denominated in U.S. dollars and have a floating-rate coupon are carried at amortized cost. We measure interest income for all loans receivable using the interest method, which is based on the effective yield of the loans rather than the stated coupon rate. For further discussion of our loans receivable, see “Note 4: Fair Value.”

Inventories

We compute inventory cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Raw materials	$	478	$	644
Work in process		2,219		1,680
Finished goods		2,037		1,772
Total inventories	$	4,734	$	4,096

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment, net at year-ends was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Land and buildings	$	18,807	$	17,883
Machinery and equipment		39,033		34,351
Construction in progress		8,206		5,839
Total property, plant and equipment, gross		66,046		58,073
Less: accumulated depreciation		(38,063)		(34,446)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627

We compute depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method. Substantially all of our depreciable property, plant and equipment assets are depreciated over the following estimated useful lives: machinery and equipment, 2 to 4 years; buildings, 4 to 25 years.

We capitalize a majority of interest on borrowings related to eligible capital expenditures. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of qualified assets and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We record capital-related government grants earned as a reduction to property, plant and equipment.

Goodwill

We record goodwill when the purchase price of an acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets as of the date of acquisition, assigning the goodwill to our applicable reporting units based on the relative expected fair value provided by the acquisition. We perform a quarterly review of goodwill for indicators of impairment. During the fourth quarter of each year, we perform an impairment assessmentfor each reporting unit, and we perform impairment tests using a fair value approach when necessary. The reporting unit's carrying value used in an impairment test represents the assignment of various assets and liabilities, excluding certain corporate assets and liabilities, such as cash, investments, and debt.For further discussion of goodwill, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

Identified Intangible Assets

Licensed technology and patents are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods of benefit. We amortize all acquisition-related intangible assets that are subject to amortization over their estimated useful life based on economic benefit. Acquisition-related in-process research and development assets represent the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition; initially, these are classified as “other intangible assets” that are not subject to amortization. Assets related to projects that have been completed are transferred from “other intangible assets” to “acquisition-related developed technology;” these are subject to amortization, while assets related to projects that have been abandoned are impaired and expensed to research and development. In the quarter following the period in which identified intangible assets become fully amortized, we remove the fully amortized balances from the gross asset and accumulated amortization amounts.

The estimated useful life ranges for identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of December 29, 2012 are as follows:

	Estimated
(In Years)	Useful Life
Acquisition-related developed technology	3–13
Acquisition-related customer relationships	5–8
Acquisition-related trade names	5–7
Licensed technology and patents	5–17

We perform a quarterly review of finite-lived identified intangible assets to determine whether facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is shorter than we had originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances exist, we assess recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If an asset's useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life.We perform an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year for indefinite-lived intangible assets, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If necessary, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying value. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.

For further discussion of identified intangible assets, see “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets.”

Product Warranty

The vast majority of our products are sold with a limited warranty on product quality and a limited indemnification for customers against intellectual property rights infringement claims related to our products. The accrual and the related expense for known product warranty issues were not significant during the periods presented. Due to product testing, the short time typically between product shipment and the detection and correction of product failures, and the historical rate of payments on indemnification claims, the accrual and related expense for estimated incurred but unidentified issues were not significant during the periods presented.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize net product revenue when the earnings process is complete, as evidenced by an agreement with the customer, delivery has occurred, and acceptance, if applicable, as well as fixed pricing and probable collectibility. We record pricing allowances, including discounts based on contractual arrangements with customers, when we recognize revenue as a reduction to both accounts receivable and net revenue. Because of frequent sales price reductions and rapid technology obsolescence in the industry, we defer product revenue and related costs of sales from component sales made to distributors under agreements allowing price protection or right of return until the distributors sell the merchandise. The right of return granted generally consists of a stock rotation program in which distributors are able to exchange certain products based on the number of qualified purchases made by the distributor. Under the price protection program, we give distributors credits for the difference between the original price paid and the current price that we offer. We include shipping charges billed to customers in net revenue, and include the related shipping costs in cost of sales.

Revenue from license agreements with our McAfee business generally includes service and support agreements for which the related revenue is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Revenue derived from online subscription products is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Professional services revenue is recognized as services are performed or, if required, upon customer acceptance. For arrangements with multiple elements, including software licenses, maintenance, and/or services, revenue is allocated across the separately identified deliverables and may be recognized or deferred. When vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) does not exist for undelivered elements such as maintenance and support, the entire arrangement fee is recognized ratably over the performance period. Direct costs, such as costs related to revenue-sharing and royalty arrangements associated with license arrangements, as well as component costs associated with product revenue and sales commissions, are deferred and amortized over the same period that the related revenue is recognized.

We record deferred revenue offset by the related cost of sales on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred income.

Advertising

Cooperative advertising programs reimburse customers for marketing activities for certain of our products, subject to defined criteria. We accrue cooperative advertising obligations and record the costs at the same time that the related revenue is recognized. We record cooperative advertising costs as marketing, general and administrative expenses to the extent that an advertising benefit separate from the revenue transaction can be identified and the fair value of that advertising benefit received is determinable. We record any excess in cash paid over the fair value of the advertising benefit received as a reduction in revenue. Advertising costs, including direct marketing costs, recorded within marketing, general and administrative expenses were $2.0 billion in 2012 ($2.1 billion in 2011 and $1.8 billion in 2010).

Employee Equity Incentive Plans

We have employee equity incentive plans, which are described more fully in “Note 22: Employee Equity Incentive Plans.” We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation over the service period of the award. Upon exercise, cancellation, forfeiture, or expiration of stock options, or upon vesting or forfeiture of restricted stock units (RSUs), we eliminate deferred tax assets for options and restricted stock units with multiple vesting dates for each vesting period on a first-in, first-out basis as if each vesting period were a separate award.

Income Tax

We compute the provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that it is believed more likely than not to be realized.

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if that tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. We then measure the tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for taxes. For more information about income taxes, see “Note 26: Income Taxes.”

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Operating Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Operating Segment And Geographic Information (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Net revenue and operating income (loss) for the three years ended December 29, 2012were as follows:

(In Millions)			2012		2011		2010
Net revenue
	PC Client Group		$	34,274	$	35,406	$	30,327
	Data Center Group			10,741		10,129		8,693
	Other Intel architecture operating segments			4,378		5,005		3,055
	Software and services operating segments			2,381		1,870		264
	All other			1,567		1,589		1,284
		Total net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623
Operating income (loss)
	PC Client Group		$	13,053	$	14,793	$	12,971
	Data Center Group			5,073		5,100		4,388
	Other Intel architecture operating segments			(1,377)		(577)		270
	Software and services operating segments			(11)		(32)		(175)
	All other			(2,100)		(1,807)		(1,866)
		Total operating income	$	14,638	$	17,477	$	15,588

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]

Net revenue by country for the three years ended December 29, 2012 is based on the billing location of the customer. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. Revenue from unaffiliated customers was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Singapore	$	12,622	$	13,626	$	10,740
Taiwan		9,327		8,534		7,189
United States		8,348		9,005		6,395
China (including Hong Kong)		8,299		7,133		5,636
Japan		4,303		4,538		4,655
Other countries		10,442		11,163		9,008
Total net revenue	$	53,341	$	53,999	$	43,623

Net property, plant and equipment by country was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
United States	$	20,542	$	16,448	$	12,652
Israel		3,389		3,356		2,087
Other countries		4,052		3,823		3,160
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627	$	17,899

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Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010
Income Before Taxes and Provision for Taxes [Abstract]
Income before taxes: U.S.	$ 10,042,000,000	$ 14,659,000,000	$ 13,926,000,000
Income before taxes: Non-U.S.	4,831,000,000	3,122,000,000	2,119,000,000
Income before taxes	14,873,000,000	17,781,000,000	16,045,000,000
Provision for taxes, Current: Federal	2,539,000,000	3,212,000,000	4,049,000,000
Provision for taxes, Current: State	52,000,000	104,000,000	51,000,000
Provision for taxes, Current: Non-U.S.	1,135,000,000	374,000,000	359,000,000
Total current provision for taxes	3,726,000,000	3,690,000,000	4,459,000,000
Provision for taxes, Deferred: Federal	129,000,000	1,175,000,000	187,000,000
Provisions For Taxes Deferred Other	13,000,000	(26,000,000)	(65,000,000)
Total deferred provision for taxes	142,000,000	1,149,000,000	122,000,000
Total Provision for taxes	3,868,000,000	4,839,000,000	4,581,000,000
Effective tax rate	26.00%	27.20%	28.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from: Non-U.S. income taxed at different rates	(7.30%)	(4.40%)	(3.40%)
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from: Research and Development tax credits	0.00%	(1.00%)	(0.90%)
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from: Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit	(2.10%)	(1.90%)	(2.10%)
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from: Other	0.40%	(0.50%)	0.00%
Taxes, Other Textual Details [Abstract]
Income tax holiday termination date, end of range	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount	252,000,000	554,000,000	256,000,000
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.05	$ 0.10	$ 0.04
Income tax benefits (deficiencies) attributable to equity-based compensation transactions allocated to stockholders' equity	137,000,000	(18,000,000)	40,000,000
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	866,000,000	191,000,000
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	711,000,000	335,000,000
Long-term income taxes payable	177,000,000	165,000,000
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets Accrued compensation and other benefits	1,125,000,000	1,016,000,000
Deferred tax assets Deferred income	637,000,000	616,000,000
Deferred tax assets Share-based compensation	638,000,000	732,000,000
Deferred tax assets Inventory	506,000,000	613,000,000
Deferred tax assets Unrealized losses on investments and derivatives	36,000,000	293,000,000
Deferred tax assets State credits and net operating losses	297,000,000	230,000,000
Deferred tax assets, Other net	654,000,000	756,000,000
Gross deferred tax assets	3,893,000,000	4,256,000,000
Deferred tax assets Valuation allowance	(389,000,000)	(373,000,000)
Total deferred tax assets	3,504,000,000	3,883,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment	(2,325,000,000)	(2,329,000,000)
Deferred tax liabilities Convertible debt	(856,000,000)	(799,000,000)
Deferred tax liabilities Licenses and intangibles	(778,000,000)	(915,000,000)
Deferred tax liabilities Investments in foreign subsidiaries	(213,000,000)	(214,000,000)
Deferred tax liabilities Other, net	(269,000,000)	(208,000,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(4,441,000,000)	(4,465,000,000)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	(937,000,000)	(582,000,000)
Current deferred tax assets	2,117,000,000	1,700,000,000
Non-current deferred tax assets	358,000,000	335,000,000
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	(3,412,000,000)	(2,617,000,000)
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	17,500,000,000
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, Gross, Beginning Balance	212,000,000	216,000,000	220,000,000
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities and related remeasurements	(81,000,000)	(63,000,000)	(73,000,000)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(5,000,000)	(17,000,000)	0
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods	56,000,000	91,000,000	28,000,000
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods	(6,000,000)	(21,000,000)	(30,000,000)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current periods	13,000,000	6,000,000	71,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, Gross, Ending Balance	189,000,000	212,000,000	216,000,000
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	7,000,000	61,000,000	48,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	66,000,000	92,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense (Benefit)		24,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	66,000,000	90,000,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	2032-12-31
U.S. State and Non-U.S. [Member]
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Year Which Prior Years' Tax Returns Are Generally No Longer Subject To Tax Examination (date)	Dec. 31, 2001
U.S. Federal [Member]
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Year Which Prior Years' Tax Returns Are No Longer Subject To Tax Examination (date)	Dec. 31, 2008
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	271,000,000
Non-U.S. [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	635,000,000
Operating loss carryforwards that have a valuation allowance	412,000,000
State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	365,000,000
Other Basis Differences For Certain Non-U.S. Subsidiaries [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference	2,600,000,000
State Credit Carry Forwards [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Amount	284,000,000
Matters Related To Our Non-U.S. Subsidiaries [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Amount	$ 105,000,000

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Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $)					1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 McAfee, Inc. and Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 McAfee, Inc. and Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Trade Names [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 In-Process Research And Development [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 In-Process Research And Development [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 In-Process Research And Development [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member] Minimum [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Intangible Assets [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Total Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Member] Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Total Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Member] McAfee, Inc. [Member]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition					Feb. 28, 2011
Cash Acquired From Acquisition					$ 943,000,000
Cash				1,400,000,000	6,652,000,000
Share-based awards assumed					48,000,000
Total Consideration	638,000,000	2,100,000,000	218,000,000		6,700,000,000
Marketable debt securities					329,000,000
Goodwill		517,000,000			4,299,000,000
Identified intangible assets		1,409,000,000			3,552,000,000				821,000,000		119,000,000	92,000,000			1,102,000,000			1,221,000,000			144,000,000			1,418,000,000			44,000,000			1,290,000,000	2,639,000,000
Deferred tax assets					738,000,000
Other assets					417,000,000
Deferred income					(1,049,000,000)
Deferred tax liabilities					(1,191,000,000)
Other liabilities					(395,000,000)
Total fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed		2,132,000,000			6,700,000,000
Estimated useful life (in years)																		4 years
Estimated useful life (in years)													3 years	13 years		3 years	9 years		5 years	8 years		5 years	8 years		2 years	7 years		2 years	7 years
Fair value of net tangible assets acquired		206,000,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)										21,000,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual							3,600,000,000
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual							(275,000,000)
Nonrecurring adjustment included in pro forma results which reduces net income due to revaluation of acquiree's historic deferred revenue						307,000,000
Net revenue							54,738,000,000	47,350,000,000
Net income							$ 13,028,000,000	$ 11,190,000,000
Diluted earnings per share							$ 2.41	$ 1.96

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Borrowings [Abstract]

Borrowings [Text Block]

Note 19: Borrowings

Short-Term Debt

As of December 29, 2012, short-term debt consisted of drafts payable of $264 million and notes payable of $48million (commercial paper of $200 millionand drafts payable of $47 millionas of December 31, 2011).We have an ongoing authorization from our Board of Directors to borrow up to $3.0 billion, including through the issuance of commercial paper. Maximum borrowings under our commercial paper program during 2012 were $500 million ($1.4billion during 2011). Our commercial paper was rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor's and P-1 by Moody's as of December 29, 2012.

Long-Term Debt

Our long-term debt as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
2012 Senior notes due 2017 at 1.35%	$	2,997	$	—
2012 Senior notes due 2022 at 2.70%		1,494		—
2012 Senior notes due 2032 at 4.00%		743		—
2012 Senior notes due 2042 at 4.25%		924		—
2011 Senior notes due 2016 at 1.95%		1,498		1,498
2011 Senior notes due 2021 at 3.30%		1,996		1,995
2011 Senior notes due 2041 at 4.80%		1,489		1,489
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2039 at 3.25%		1,063		1,052
2005 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2035 at 2.95%		932		919
2007 Arizona bonds due 2037 at 5.30%		—		131
Total long-term debt	$	13,136	$	7,084

Senior Notes

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we issued $6.2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes for general corporate purposes and to repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock repurchase program.In the third quarter of 2011, we issued $5.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, primarily to repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock repurchase program, and for general corporate purposes.

Our senior notes pay a fixed rate of interest semiannually. We may redeem our senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time at our option at specified redemption prices. The senior notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and will effectively rank junior to all liabilities of our subsidiaries.

Convertible Debentures

In 2009, we issued $2.0 billion of junior subordinated convertible debentures (the 2009 debentures). In 2005, we issued $1.6 billion of junior subordinated convertible debentures (the 2005 debentures). Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures pay a fixed rate of interest semiannually.

	2009 Debentures		2005 Debentures
Annual coupon interest rate	3.25	%	2.95	%
Annual effective interest rate	7.20	%	6.45	%
Maximum amount of contingent interest that will accrue per year	0.50	%	0.40	%

The effective interest rate is based on the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures have a contingent interest component that requires us to pay interest based on certain thresholds or for certain events, commencing on August 1, 2019 for the 2009 debentures. As of December 29, 2012, we have not met any of the thresholds or events related to the 2005 debentures. The fair values of the related embedded derivatives were $6 million and zero as of December 29, 2012 for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively ($10 million and zero as of December 31, 2011 for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively).

Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are convertible, subject to certain conditions, into shares of our common stock. Holders can surrender the 2009 debentures for conversion if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter. Holders can surrender the 2005 debentures for conversion at any time. We will settle any conversion or repurchase of the 2009 debentures in cash up to the face value, and any amount in excess of face value will be settled in cash or stock at our option. However, we can settle any conversion or repurchase of the 2005 debentures in cash or stock at our option. On or after August 5, 2019, we can redeem, for cash, all or part of the 2009 debentures for the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the date on which we provide notice of redemption. We can redeem, for cash, all or part of the 2005 debentures for the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if the closing price of Intel common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the date on which we provide notice of redemption. If certain events occur in the future, the indentures governing the 2009 and 2005 debentures provide that each holder of the debentures can, for a pre-defined period of time, require us to repurchase the holder's debentures for the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are subordinated in right of payment to any existing and future senior debt and to the other liabilities of our subsidiaries. We have concluded that both the 2009 and 2005 debentures are not conventional convertible debt instruments and that the embedded stock conversion options qualify as derivatives. In addition, we have concluded that the embedded conversion options would be classified in stockholders' equity if they were freestanding derivative instruments. As such, the embedded conversion options are not accounted for separately as derivatives.

	2009 Debentures				2005 Debentures
	Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,		Dec. 29,		Dec. 31,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Outstanding principal	$	2,000	$	2,000	$	1,600	$	1,600
Equity component carrying amount	$	613	$	613	$	466	$	466
Unamortized discount	$	922	$	933	$	656	$	669
Net debt carrying amount	$	1,063	$	1,052	$	932	$	919
Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures)		45.05		44.55		33.86		32.94
Effective conversion price (per share of common stock)	$	22.20	$	22.45	$	29.53	$	30.36

In the preceding table, the remaining amortization periods for the unamortized discounts for the 2009 and 2005 debentures are approximately 27 and 23 years, respectively, as of December 29, 2012.

The conversion rate adjusts for certain events outlined in the indentures governing the 2009 and 2005 debentures, such as quarterly dividend distributions in excess of $0.14 and $0.10 per share for the 2009 and 2005 debentures, respectively, but it does not adjust for accrued interest. In addition, the conversion rate will increase for a holder of either the 2009 or 2005 debentures who elects to convert the debentures in connection with certain share exchanges, mergers, or consolidations involving Intel.

Arizona Bonds

In 2007, we guaranteed repayment of principal and interest on bonds issued by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Chandler, Arizona, which constituted an unsecured general obligation for Intel. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued in December 2007 was $125 million. The 2007 Arizona bonds were tendered and repaid in December 2012. These bonds bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.3%.In the future, we may re-market the bonds as either fixed-rate bonds for a specified period or as variable-rate bonds until their final maturity on December 1, 2037.

Debt Maturities

As of December 29, 2012, our aggregate debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows (in millions):

Year Payable
2013	$	—
2014		—
2015		—
2016		1,500
2017		3,000
2018 and thereafter and thereafter		10,275
Total	$	14,775

Substantially all of the difference between the total aggregate debt maturities in the preceding table and the total carrying amount of our debt is due to the unamortized discount of our convertible debentures.

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Chipset Design Issue (Detail) (Chipset Design Issue [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 25, 2010	Jul. 02, 2011
Chipset Design Issue [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency and Inventory Write-down, Estimate of Total Loss				$ 733
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period			244
Inventory Write-down			67
Loss Contingency and Inventory Write-Down Charge to Cost of Sales	$ 79	$ 343	$ 311

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Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Accounting Policies (Policies) [Abstract]

Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require our most significant, difficult, and subjective judgments include:

• the valuation of non-marketable equity investments and the determination of other-than-temporary impairments;
• the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment; goodwill; and identified intangibles);
• the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions);
• the valuation of inventory; and
• the recognition and measurement of loss contingencies.

The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates.

Fair Value [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Our financial assets and liabilities are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity method investments, cost method investments, cost method loans receivable, reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months, and most of our liabilities.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1.Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2.Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3.Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

For further discussion of fair value, see “Note 4: Fair Value” and “Note 20: Retirement Benefit Plans.”

Trading Assets [Policy Text Block]

Trading Assets

Marketable debt instruments are generally designated as trading assets when the interest rate or foreign exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument, or when the marketable debt instrument is used to economically hedge foreign exchange rate risk from the remeasurement of intercompany loans. Investments designated as trading assets are reported at fair value. The gains or losses of these investments arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate and currency market fluctuations and credit market volatility, offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments and intercompany loans, are recorded in interest and other, net. We also designate certain floating-rate securitized financial instruments, primarily asset-backed securities, as trading assets.

Available-for-Sale Investments [Policy Text Block]

Available-for-Sale Investments

We consider all liquid available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities from the date of purchase of approximately three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Available-for-sale debt instruments with original maturities at the date of purchase greater than approximately three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Available-for-sale debt instruments with remaining maturities beyond one year are classified as other long-term investments.

Investments that we designate as available-for-sale are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), except as noted in the “Other-Than-Temporary Impairment” section that follows. We determine the cost of the investment sold based on an average cost basis at the individual security level. Our available-for-sale investments include:

• Marketable debt instruments when the interest rate and foreign currency risks are not hedged at the inception of the investment or when our criteria for designation as trading assets are not met. We generally hold these debt instruments to generate a return commensurate with the U.S.-dollar three-month LIBOR. We record the interest income and realized gains and losses on the sale of these instruments in interest and other, net.
• Marketable equity securities when there are barriers to mitigating equity market risk through the sale or use of derivative instruments at the time of original classification, and when there is no plan to sell the investment at the time of original classification. We acquire these equity investments to promote business and strategic objectives. To the extent that these investments continue to have strategic value, we typically do not attempt to reduce or eliminate the equity market risks through hedging activities. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale or exchange of marketable equity securities in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Non-Marketable and Other Equity Investments [Policy Text Block]

Non-Marketable and Other Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity and other equity investments are included in other long-term assets. We account for non-marketable equity and other equity investments for which we do not have control over the investee as:

• Equity method investments when we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Equity method investments include marketable and non-marketable investments. Our proportionate share of the income or loss is recognized on a one-quarter lag and is recorded in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.
• Non-marketable cost method investments when the equity method does not apply. We record the realized gains or losses on the sale of non-marketable cost method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment [Policy Text Block]

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Our available-for-sale investments and non-marketable and other equity investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. Investments are considered impaired when the fair value is below the investment's adjusted cost basis. Impairments affect earnings as follows:

• Marketable debt instruments when the fair value is below amortized cost and we intend to sell the instrument, or when it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the instrument before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or when we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument (that is, a credit loss exists). When we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the instrument, we separate other-than-temporary impairments into amounts representing credit losses, which are recognized in interest and other, net, and amounts related to all other factors, which are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
• Marketable equity securities based on the specific facts and circumstances present at the time of assessment, which include the consideration of general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is below cost, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for recovery ofvalue in the foreseeable future. We also consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of, and the business outlook for, the investee, which may include industry and sector performance, changes in technology, operational and financing cash flow factors, and changes in the investee's credit rating. We record other-than-temporary impairment charges on marketable equity securities and marketable equity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

• Non-marketable equity investments based on our assessment of the severity and duration of the impairment, and qualitative and quantitative analysis, including:

• the investee's revenue and earnings trends relative to pre-defined milestones and overall business prospects;
• the technological feasibility of the investee's products and technologies;
• the general market conditions in the investee's industry or geographic area, including adverse regulatory or economic changes;
• factors related to the investee's ability to remain in business, such as the investee's liquidity and debt ratios, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash; and
• the investee's receipt of additional funding at a lower valuation.

We record other-than-temporary impairment charges for non-marketable cost method investments andequity method investments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net.

Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Our primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate and interest rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, equity market risk and commodity price risk. Our derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value and are included in other current assets, other long-term assets, other accrued liabilities, or other long-term liabilities.

Our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments are based on whether they meet the criteria for designation as a cash flow hedge. A designated hedge with exposure to variability in the functional currency equivalent of the future foreign currency cash flows of a forecasted transaction is referred to as a cash flow hedge. The criteria for designating a derivative as a cash flow hedge include the assessment of the instrument's effectiveness in risk reduction, matching of the derivative instrument to its underlying transaction, and the assessment of the probability that the underlying transaction will occur. For derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation, we report the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassify it into earnings in the same period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings, and in the same line item on the consolidated statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction. Derivatives that we designate as cash flow hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the underlying item, primarily within cash flows from operating activities.

We recognize gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes in the line item on the consolidated statements of income most closely associated with the related exposures, primarily in interest and other, net and gains (losses) on equity investments, net. As part of our strategic investment program, we also acquire equity derivative instruments, such as equity conversion rights associated with debt instruments, that we do not designate as hedging instruments. We recognize the gains or losses from changes in fair value of these equity derivative instruments in gains (losses) on equity investments, net. Gains and losses from derivatives not designated as hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows within cash flows from operating activities.

Measurement of Effectiveness

• Effectiveness for forwards is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the fair value of the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to capital purchases, forward points are excluded, and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item. For currency forward contracts used in cash flow hedging strategies related to operating expenditures, forward points are included and effectiveness is measured using forward rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.
• Effectiveness for options is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the intrinsic value of an option instrument representing the hedged risks in the hedged item. Time value is excluded and effectiveness is measured using spot rates to value both the hedge contract and the hedged item.
• Effectiveness for interest rate swaps and commodity swaps is generally measured by comparing the cumulative change in fair value of the swap with the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged item.

If a cash flow hedge is discontinued because it is no longer probable that the original hedged transaction will occur as previously anticipated, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss on the related derivative is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings. Subsequent gains or losses on the related derivative instrument are recognized in interest and other, net in each period until the instrument matures, is terminated, is re-designated as a qualified cash flow hedge, or is sold. Ineffective portions of cash flow hedges, as well as amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are recognized in earnings in interest and other, net. For further discussion of our derivative instruments and risk management programs, see “Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Securities Lending [Policy Text Block]

Securities Lending

We may enter into securities lending agreements with financial institutions, generally to facilitate hedging and certain investment transactions. Selected securities may be loaned, secured by collateral in the form of cash or securities. The loaned securities continue to be carried as investment assets on our consolidated balance sheets. For lending agreements collateralized by cash and cash equivalents, collateral is recorded as an asset with a corresponding liability. For lending agreements collateralized by other securities, we do not record the collateral as an asset or a liability, unless the collateral is repledged.

Loans Receivable [Policy Text Block]

Loans Receivable

We make loans to third parties that are classified within other current assets or other long-term assets. We may elect the fair value option for loans when the interest rate or foreign currency exchange rate risk is economically hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument. We record the gains or losses on these loans arising from changes in fair value due to interest rate, currency, and counterparty credit changes, largely offset by losses or gains on the related derivative instruments, in interest and other, net. Loans that are denominated in U.S. dollars and have a floating-rate coupon are carried at amortized cost. We measure interest income for all loans receivable using the interest method, which is based on the effective yield of the loans rather than the stated coupon rate. For further discussion of our loans receivable, see “Note 4: Fair Value.”

Inventories [Text Block]

Inventories

We compute inventory cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories at year-ends were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Raw materials	$	478	$	644
Work in process		2,219		1,680
Finished goods		2,037		1,772
Total inventories	$	4,734	$	4,096

Property, Plant and Equipment [Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment, net at year-ends was as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011
Land and buildings	$	18,807	$	17,883
Machinery and equipment		39,033		34,351
Construction in progress		8,206		5,839
Total property, plant and equipment, gross		66,046		58,073
Less: accumulated depreciation		(38,063)		(34,446)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	27,983	$	23,627

We compute depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method. Substantially all of our depreciable property, plant and equipment assets are depreciated over the following estimated useful lives: machinery and equipment, 2 to 4 years; buildings, 4 to 25 years.

We capitalize a majority of interest on borrowings related to eligible capital expenditures. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of qualified assets and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We record capital-related government grants earned as a reduction to property, plant and equipment.

Goodwill [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

We record goodwill when the purchase price of an acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets as of the date of acquisition, assigning the goodwill to our applicable reporting units based on the relative expected fair value provided by the acquisition. We perform a quarterly review of goodwill for indicators of impairment. During the fourth quarter of each year, we perform an impairment assessmentfor each reporting unit, and we perform impairment tests using a fair value approach when necessary. The reporting unit's carrying value used in an impairment test represents the assignment of various assets and liabilities, excluding certain corporate assets and liabilities, such as cash, investments, and debt.For further discussion of goodwill, see “Note 15: Goodwill.”

Identified Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]

Identified Intangible Assets

Licensed technology and patents are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods of benefit. We amortize all acquisition-related intangible assets that are subject to amortization over their estimated useful life based on economic benefit. Acquisition-related in-process research and development assets represent the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of acquisition; initially, these are classified as “other intangible assets” that are not subject to amortization. Assets related to projects that have been completed are transferred from “other intangible assets” to “acquisition-related developed technology;” these are subject to amortization, while assets related to projects that have been abandoned are impaired and expensed to research and development. In the quarter following the period in which identified intangible assets become fully amortized, we remove the fully amortized balances from the gross asset and accumulated amortization amounts.

The estimated useful life ranges for identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of December 29, 2012 are as follows:

	Estimated
(In Years)	Useful Life
Acquisition-related developed technology	3–13
Acquisition-related customer relationships	5–8
Acquisition-related trade names	5–7
Licensed technology and patents	5–17

We perform a quarterly review of finite-lived identified intangible assets to determine whether facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is shorter than we had originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances exist, we assess recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If an asset's useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life.We perform an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year for indefinite-lived intangible assets, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If necessary, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying value. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.

For further discussion of identified intangible assets, see “Note 16: Identified Intangible Assets.”

Product Warranty [Policy Text Block]

Product Warranty

The vast majority of our products are sold with a limited warranty on product quality and a limited indemnification for customers against intellectual property rights infringement claims related to our products. The accrual and the related expense for known product warranty issues were not significant during the periods presented. Due to product testing, the short time typically between product shipment and the detection and correction of product failures, and the historical rate of payments on indemnification claims, the accrual and related expense for estimated incurred but unidentified issues were not significant during the periods presented.

Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

We recognize net product revenue when the earnings process is complete, as evidenced by an agreement with the customer, delivery has occurred, and acceptance, if applicable, as well as fixed pricing and probable collectibility. We record pricing allowances, including discounts based on contractual arrangements with customers, when we recognize revenue as a reduction to both accounts receivable and net revenue. Because of frequent sales price reductions and rapid technology obsolescence in the industry, we defer product revenue and related costs of sales from component sales made to distributors under agreements allowing price protection or right of return until the distributors sell the merchandise. The right of return granted generally consists of a stock rotation program in which distributors are able to exchange certain products based on the number of qualified purchases made by the distributor. Under the price protection program, we give distributors credits for the difference between the original price paid and the current price that we offer. We include shipping charges billed to customers in net revenue, and include the related shipping costs in cost of sales.

Revenue from license agreements with our McAfee business generally includes service and support agreements for which the related revenue is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Revenue derived from online subscription products is deferred and recognized ratably over the performance period. Professional services revenue is recognized as services are performed or, if required, upon customer acceptance. For arrangements with multiple elements, including software licenses, maintenance, and/or services, revenue is allocated across the separately identified deliverables and may be recognized or deferred. When vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) does not exist for undelivered elements such as maintenance and support, the entire arrangement fee is recognized ratably over the performance period. Direct costs, such as costs related to revenue-sharing and royalty arrangements associated with license arrangements, as well as component costs associated with product revenue and sales commissions, are deferred and amortized over the same period that the related revenue is recognized.

We record deferred revenue offset by the related cost of sales on our consolidated balance sheets as deferred income.

Advertising [Policy Text Block]

Advertising

Cooperative advertising programs reimburse customers for marketing activities for certain of our products, subject to defined criteria. We accrue cooperative advertising obligations and record the costs at the same time that the related revenue is recognized. We record cooperative advertising costs as marketing, general and administrative expenses to the extent that an advertising benefit separate from the revenue transaction can be identified and the fair value of that advertising benefit received is determinable. We record any excess in cash paid over the fair value of the advertising benefit received as a reduction in revenue. Advertising costs, including direct marketing costs, recorded within marketing, general and administrative expenses were $2.0 billion in 2012 ($2.1 billion in 2011 and $1.8 billion in 2010).

Employee Equity Incentive Plans [Policy Text Block]

Employee Equity Incentive Plans

We have employee equity incentive plans, which are described more fully in “Note 22: Employee Equity Incentive Plans.” We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation over the service period of the award. Upon exercise, cancellation, forfeiture, or expiration of stock options, or upon vesting or forfeiture of restricted stock units (RSUs), we eliminate deferred tax assets for options and restricted stock units with multiple vesting dates for each vesting period on a first-in, first-out basis as if each vesting period were a separate award.

Income Tax [Policy Text Block]

Income Tax

We compute the provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that it is believed more likely than not to be realized.

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if that tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. We then measure the tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for taxes. For more information about income taxes, see “Note 26: Income Taxes.”

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Interest and Other, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Interest and Other, Net [Abstract]

Interest and Other, Net [Text Block]

Note 12: Interest and Other, Net

The components of interest and other, net were as follows:

(In Millions)	2012		2011		2010
Interest income	$	97	$	98	$	119
Interest expense		(90)		(41)		—
Other, net		87		135		(10)
Total interest and other, net	$	94	$	192	$	109

Interest expense in the preceding table is net of $240million of interest capitalized in 2012 ($150million in 2011 and $134million in 2010). In 2011, we recognized a gain upon forming the Intel and GE joint venture, Care Innovations, of $164 million, which is included within “other, net,” in the preceding table. For further information, see “Note 10: Equity Method and Cost Method Investments.”