Intel (INTC) 10-Q 31 Oct 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Intel Corp
Entity Central Index Key	50,863
Company Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 1, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	4,739

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 15,778	$ 14,465	$ 43,013	$ 40,441
Cost of sales	5,795	5,354	16,927	15,352
Gross margin	9,983	9,111	26,086	25,089
Research and development	3,069	2,927	9,460	9,009
Marketing, general and administrative	2,006	1,910	6,239	5,812
Restructuring and other charges	372	14	1,786	367
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	74	68	253	198
Operating expenses	5,521	4,919	17,738	15,386
Operating income	4,462	4,192	8,348	9,703
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	(12)	165	488	297
Interest and other, net	(132)	(104)	(340)	(91)
Income before taxes	4,318	4,253	8,496	9,909
Provision for taxes	940	1,144	1,742	2,102
Net income	$ 3,378	$ 3,109	$ 6,754	$ 7,807
Basic earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.65	$ 1.43	$ 1.64
Diluted earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	0.69	0.64	1.39	1.59
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.48	$ 1.04	$ 0.96
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic (shares)	4,734	4,747	4,728	4,749
Diluted (shares)	4,877	4,876	4,872	4,900

Consolidated Condensed Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,378	$ 3,109	$ 6,754	$ 7,807
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments	412	(1,029)	357	(943)
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(2)	(5)	(5)	(13)
Change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives	61	42	274	89
Change in net prior service (costs) credits	1	2	4	6
Change in actuarial valuation	10	11	(289)	30
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment	(2)	(1)	(1)	(170)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	480	(980)	340	(1,001)
Total comprehensive income	$ 3,858	$ 2,129	$ 7,094	$ 6,806

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,752	$ 15,308
Short-term investments	3,270	2,682
Trading assets	9,747	7,323
Accounts receivable, net	4,952	4,787
Inventories	5,783	5,167
Assets held for sale	5,100	71
Other current assets	2,612	2,982
Total current assets	36,216	38,320
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $54,060 ($51,538 as of December 26, 2015)	34,707	31,858
Marketable equity securities	6,022	5,960
Other long-term investments	4,189	1,891
Goodwill	13,868	11,332
Identified intangible assets, net	9,524	3,933
Other long-term assets	7,691	8,165
Total assets	112,217	101,459
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	3,573	2,634
Accounts payable	3,181	2,063
Accrued compensation and benefits	3,110	3,138
Accrued advertising	820	960
Deferred income	1,724	2,188
Liabilities held for sale	1,881	56
Other accrued liabilities	5,804	4,607
Total current liabilities	20,093	15,646
Long-term debt	24,043	20,036
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	1,211	954
Other long-term liabilities	2,869	2,841
Contingencies (Note 22)
Temporary equity	886	897
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock and capital in excess of par value, 4,739 issued and outstanding (4,725 issued and outstanding as of December 26, 2015)	25,070	23,411
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	400	60
Retained earnings	37,645	37,614
Total stockholders’ equity	63,115	61,085
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and stockholders’ equity	$ 112,217	$ 101,459

Consolidated Condensed Balance5

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Assets
Accumulated depreciation	$ 54,060	$ 51,538
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, shares issued	4,739	4,725
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,739	4,725

Consolidated Condensed Stateme6

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	$ 15,308	$ 2,561
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net income	6,754	7,807
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	4,684	5,885
Share-based compensation	1,136	1,009
Restructuring and other charges	1,786	367
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	(111)	(139)
Amortization of intangibles	1,176	680
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net	(414)	(245)
Deferred taxes	(188)	(1,093)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(100)	332
Inventories	(118)	(640)
Accounts payable	188	(86)
Accrued compensation and benefits	(1,874)	(1,217)
Income taxes payable and receivable	961	774
Other assets and liabilities	(222)	156
Total adjustments	6,904	5,783
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,658	13,590
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(6,095)	(4,998)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(15,151)	(538)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(7,962)	(7,522)
Sales of available-for-sale investments	3,793	1,040
Maturities of available-for-sale investments	4,928	2,153
Purchases of trading assets	(9,953)	(7,943)
Maturities and sales of trading assets	7,867	10,465
Investments in loans receivable and reverse repurchase agreements	(223)	(2,550)
Collection of loans receivable and reverse repurchase agreements	911	466
Investments in non-marketable equity investments	(893)	(1,864)
Other investing	405	380
Net cash used for investing activities	(22,373)	(10,911)
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net	426	(473)
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	111	139
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	2,734	7,986
Proceeds from sales of common stock through employee equity incentive plans	1,024	696
Repurchase of common stock	(2,054)	(2,476)
Restricted stock unit withholdings	(434)	(416)
Payment of dividends to stockholders	(3,692)	(3,423)
Collateral associated with repurchase of common stock	0	325
Decrease in liability due to return of collateral associated with repurchase of common stock	0	(325)
Other financing	44	(209)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(1,841)	1,824
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	0	1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(10,556)	4,504
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	4,752	7,065
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities and cash flow information:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,505	460
Interest, net of capitalized interest and interest rate swap payments/receipts	472	60
Income taxes, net of refunds	$ 843	$ 2,301

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	Note 1: Basis of Presentation We prepared our interim consolidated condensed financial statements that accompany these notes in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, consistent in all material respects with those applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2015 . We have reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal year 2015 was a 52-week year. Fiscal year 2016 is a 53-week fiscal year, and the first quarter of 2016 was a 14-week quarter. In the first quarter of 2016, we completed the acquisition of Altera Corporation (Altera). For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." We have made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in our consolidated condensed financial statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates. The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in our opinion, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. This interim information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 .

Change in Accounting Estimate

Change in Accounting Estimate	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Change in Accounting Estimate [Abstract]
Accounting Changes [Text Block]	Note 2: Change in Accounting Estimate During our 2015 annual assessment of the useful lives of our property, plant, and equipment, we determined that the useful lives of machinery and equipment in our wafer fabrication facilities should be increased from 4 to 5 years. This change in estimate was applied prospectively, effective at the beginning of the first quarter of 2016. During the three months ended October 1, 2016 , this change increased our operating income by approximately $425 million , our net income by approximately $300 million , and our diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.06 . During the nine months ended October 1, 2016 , this change increased our operating income by approximately $925 million , our net income by approximately $650 million , and our diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.13 .

Recent Accounting Standards

Recent Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards [Text Block]	Note 3: Recent Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Adopted Deferred Tax Classification. In the first quarter of 2016, we elected to early adopt an amended standard requiring that we classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current on the consolidated condensed balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and non-current. The amended standard was adopted on a retrospective basis. As a result of the adoption, we made the following adjustments to the consolidated condensed 2015 balance sheet: a $2.0 billion decrease to current deferred tax assets, a $430 million increase to non-current deferred tax assets, a $21 million decrease to current deferred tax liabilities, and a decrease of $1.6 billion to non-current deferred tax liabilities. Business Combinations. In the first quarter of 2016, we adopted an amended standard requiring that we recognize the effect on earnings of any adjustments identified during the measurement period after an acquisition in the same period the adjustment is identified, as opposed to the prior standard which required material adjustments be retrospectively adjusted. The standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Revenue Recognition. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new standard to achieve a consistent application of revenue recognition within the U.S., resulting in a single revenue model to be applied by reporting companies under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Under the new model, recognition of revenue occurs when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the new standard requires that reporting companies disclose the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. On July 9, 2015, the FASB agreed to delay the effective date by one year; accordingly, the new standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2018 and we expect to adopt it at that time. The new standard is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Financial Instruments - Classification and Measurement. In January 2016, the FASB issued changes to the accounting for financial instruments that primarily affect equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements. This standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2018; certain provisions allow for early adoption and we are evaluating whether we will do so. The new standard should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with certain exceptions. We have not yet determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. In June 2016, the FASB issued a new standard requiring measurement and recognition of expected credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. This standard is effective for us in the first quarter of 2020; early adoption is permitted beginning in the first quarter of 2019 and we are evaluating whether we will early adopt. It is required to be applied on a modified-retrospective approach with certain elements being adopted prospectively. We have not yet determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease accounting standard requiring that we recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. This standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2019; early adoption is permitted and we are evaluating whether we will do so. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition which includes certain practical expedients. We have not yet determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Share-Based Compensation. In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update aimed at simplifying the accounting for share-based payment transactions. Included in the update are modifications to the accounting for income taxes upon vesting or settlement of awards, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation, forfeitures, and financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits. This standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2017 and we will adopt it at that time. We have not yet determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements. Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Asset Transfers. In October 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update aimed at recognizing the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory when they occur. This removes the exception to postpone recognition until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2018, and early adoption is permitted. It is required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We have not yet determined the impact of the new standard on our consolidated condensed financial statements.

Fair Value

Fair Value	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value [Text Block]	Note 4: 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 are measured and recorded at fair value, except for cost method investments, cost method loans receivable, equity method investments, grants receivable, and reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months. Substantially all of our liabilities are not measured and recorded at fair value. 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. Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using (In Millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Cash equivalents: Corporate debt $ — $ 113 $ — $ 113 $ — $ 1,829 $ — $ 1,829 Financial institution instruments 1,910 785 — 2,695 8,238 1,277 — 9,515 Government debt — 50 — 50 — 130 — 130 Reverse repurchase agreements — 768 — 768 — 2,368 — 2,368 Short-term investments: Corporate debt 492 823 14 1,329 336 764 20 1,120 Financial institution instruments 195 1,405 — 1,600 145 927 — 1,072 Government debt 93 248 — 341 65 425 — 490 Trading assets: Asset-backed securities — 153 7 160 — 275 94 369 Corporate debt 2,273 920 — 3,193 1,744 564 — 2,308 Financial institution instruments 904 675 — 1,579 930 701 — 1,631 Government debt 2,399 2,416 — 4,815 1,107 1,908 — 3,015 Other current assets: Derivative assets — 313 — 313 32 412 1 445 Loans receivable — 292 — 292 — 137 — 137 Marketable equity securities 6,022 — — 6,022 5,891 69 — 5,960 Other long-term investments: Asset-backed securities — — — — — — 4 4 Corporate debt 1,063 842 — 1,905 407 801 — 1,208 Financial institution instruments 697 924 — 1,621 171 381 — 552 Government debt 468 195 — 663 79 48 — 127 Other long-term assets: Derivative assets — 178 67 245 — 30 10 40 Loans receivable — 311 — 311 — 342 — 342 Total assets measured and recorded at fair value 16,516 11,411 88 28,015 19,145 13,388 129 32,662 Liabilities Other accrued liabilities: Derivative liabilities — 368 — 368 2 210 — 212 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative liabilities — 21 — 21 — 33 — 33 Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value $ — $ 389 $ — $ 389 $ 2 $ 243 $ — $ 245 Government debt includes instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds and U.S. agency securities. Financial institution instruments include instruments issued or managed by financial institutions in various forms such as commercial paper, fixed and floating rate bonds, money market fund deposits, and time deposits. During the first nine months of 2016 , we transferred approximately $508 million of assets from Level 1 to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and approximately $401 million of assets from Level 2 to Level 1 ( $821 million from Level 1 to Level 2 and $148 million from Level 2 to Level 1 during the first nine months of 2015 ). These transfers were based on changes in market activity for the underlying instruments. Our policy is to reflect transfers between the fair value hierarchy levels at the beginning of the period. Investments in Debt Instruments Debt instruments reflected in the preceding table include investments such as asset-backed securities, corporate debt, financial institution instruments, government debt, and reverse repurchase agreements classified as cash equivalents. We classify our debt instruments as Level 2 when we use observable market prices for identical instruments that are traded in less active markets. When observable market prices for identical instruments are not available, we price the debt instruments using our own models, such as a discounted cash flow model, or non-binding market consensus prices 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 instruments; and the internal assumptions of pricing providers or brokers that use observable market inputs and unobservable market inputs that we consider to be not significant. When we use non-binding market consensus prices, we corroborate them with quoted market prices for similar instruments or compare them to output from internally-developed pricing models such as a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model uses observable market inputs, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, currency spot and forward rates, and credit ratings. All significant inputs are derived from or corroborated with observable market data. The fair values of debt instruments classified as Level 3 are generally derived from discounted cash flow models, performed either by us or our pricing providers, using inputs that we are unable to corroborate with observable market data. We monitor and review the inputs and results of these valuation models to help ensure the fair value measurements are reasonable and consistent with market experience in similar asset classes. Fair Value Option for Loans Receivable We elected the fair value option for loans receivable when the interest rate or currency exchange rate risk was hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument. As of October 1, 2016 and December 26, 2015 , 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 gains or losses on the related derivative instruments, resulting in an insignificant net impact on our consolidated condensed 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 receivable when the interest rate or currency exchange rate risk was not hedged at inception with a related derivative instrument. Loans receivable not measured and recorded at fair value are included in the following "Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis" section. Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis Our non-marketable equity investments, marketable equity method investments, and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at fair value only if an impairment is recognized. Some of our non-marketable equity investments have 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 impairments. We classified these investments as Level 3 because the valuations used unobservable inputs that were significant to the fair value measurements and required management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices. Impairments recognized on non-marketable equity investments held as of October 1, 2016 were $48 million during the third quarter of 2016 and $132 million during the first nine months of 2016 ( $27 million during the third quarter of 2015 and $100 million during the first nine months of 2015 on non-marketable equity investments held as of September 26, 2015 ). Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis On a quarterly basis, we measure the fair value of our grants receivable, cost method loans receivable, non-marketable cost method investments, reverse repurchase agreements with original maturities greater than approximately three months, and indebtedness carried at amortized cost net of applicable hedge adjustments; however, the assets are recorded at fair value only when an impairment is recognized. The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 (In Millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Grants receivable $ 557 $ — $ 559 $ — $ 559 Loans receivable $ 265 $ — $ 265 $ — $ 265 Non-marketable cost method investments $ 3,157 $ — $ — $ 4,014 $ 4,014 Reverse repurchase agreements $ 250 $ — $ 250 $ — $ 250 Short-term debt $ 3,557 $ 2,003 $ 2,195 $ — $ 4,198 Long-term debt $ 24,043 $ 15,880 $ 10,543 $ — $ 26,423 December 26, 2015 (In Millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Grants receivable $ 593 $ — $ 600 $ — $ 600 Loans receivable $ 315 $ — $ 315 $ — $ 315 Non-marketable cost method investments $ 2,933 $ — $ — $ 3,904 $ 3,904 Reverse repurchase agreements $ 1,000 $ — $ 1,000 $ — $ 1,000 Short-term debt $ 2,593 $ 1,513 $ 1,563 $ — $ 3,076 Long-term debt $ 20,036 $ 14,058 $ 6,835 $ — $ 20,893 NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability $ 199 $ — $ 200 $ — $ 200 The fair value of our grants receivable is determined using a discounted cash flow model, which discounts future cash flows using an appropriate yield curve. As of October 1, 2016 and December 26, 2015 , the carrying amount of our grants receivable was classified within other current assets and other long-term assets, as applicable. The carrying amount and fair value of loans receivable exclude loans measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. 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. All significant inputs in the models are 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 substantially all of our loans receivable and reverse repurchase agreements as of October 1, 2016 . As of October 1, 2016 and December 26, 2015 , the unrealized loss position of our non-marketable cost method investments was insignificant . Our non-marketable cost method investments are valued using a qualitative and quantitative analysis of events or circumstances that impact the fair value of the investment. Qualitative analysis of our investments involves understanding our investee’s revenue and earnings trends relative to pre-defined milestones and overall business prospects; the technological feasibility of our investee’s products and technologies; the general market conditions in the investee’s industry or geographic area, including adverse regulatory or economic changes; and the management and governance structure of the investee. Quantitative assessments of the fair value of our investments are developed using the market and income approaches. The market approach includes the use of financial metrics and ratios of comparable companies, such as revenue, earnings, comparable performance multiples, recent financing rounds, the terms of the investees’ issued interests, and the level of marketability of the investments. The selection of comparable companies requires management judgment and is based on a number of 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 regarding investees’ revenue, costs, and discount rates based on the risk profile of comparable companies. Estimates of revenue and costs are developed using available market, historical, and forecast data. We measure the fair value of our non-marketable cost method investments as close to the end of the period as feasible. The carrying amount and fair value of short-term debt exclude drafts payable. Our short-term debt recognized at amortized cost includes our 2009 junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2039 (2009 debentures), our 2011 senior notes due 2016, our acquired Altera senior notes due 2017, and any commercial paper outstanding. During the third quarter of 2016 , the 2009 debentures were classified as short-term debt on the consolidated condensed balance sheets and convertible at the option of the holder during the fourth quarter of 2016 . For further information, see " Note 14: Borrowings " and the "Borrowings" note in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 . Our long-term debt is composed of our senior notes and our convertible debentures. The fair value of our senior notes is classified as Level 1 when we use quoted prices in active markets and Level 2 when the quoted prices are from less active markets or when other observable inputs are used to determine fair value. The fair value of our 2009 and 2005 convertible debentures is determined using discounted cash flow models with observable market inputs, and takes into consideration variables such as interest rate changes, comparable instruments, subordination discount, and credit-rating changes; it is, therefore, classified as Level 2.

Cash and Investments

Cash and Investments	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Cash and Investments [Text Block]	Note 5: Cash and Investments Cash and investments at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Available-for-sale investments $ 16,339 $ 22,007 Cash 1,126 1,466 Equity method investments 1,508 1,590 Loans receivable 868 794 Non-marketable cost method investments 3,157 2,933 Reverse repurchase agreements 1,018 3,368 Trading assets 9,747 7,323 Total cash and investments $ 33,763 $ 39,481 Available-for-Sale Investments Available-for-sale investments at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 (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 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 5 $ — $ (1 ) $ 4 Corporate debt 3,347 8 (8 ) 3,347 4,164 3 (10 ) 4,157 Financial institution instruments 5,910 7 (1 ) 5,916 11,140 1 (2 ) 11,139 Government debt 1,051 3 — 1,054 748 — (1 ) 747 Marketable equity securities 2,793 3,230 (1 ) 6,022 3,254 2,706 — 5,960 Total available-for-sale investments $ 13,101 $ 3,248 $ (10 ) $ 16,339 $ 19,311 $ 2,710 $ (14 ) $ 22,007 Government debt includes instruments such as non-U.S. government bonds and U.S. agency securities. Financial institution instruments include instruments issued or managed by financial institutions in various forms such as commercial paper, fixed and floating rate bonds, money market fund deposits, and time deposits. Most time deposits were issued by institutions outside the U.S. as of October 1, 2016 and December 26, 2015 . For information on the unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the consolidated condensed statements of income, see " Note 21: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ." During the third quarter of 2016 , we sold available-for-sale investments for proceeds of $195 million , $87 million of which related to sales of cash and cash equivalents ( $1.1 billion in the third quarter of 2015 , $134 million of which was related to sales of cash and cash equivalents). During the first nine months of 2016 , we sold available-for-sale investments for proceeds of $4.0 billion , of which $ 216 million related to sales of cash and cash equivalents ( $1.2 billion in the first nine months of 2015 , $134 million of which was related to sales of cash and cash equivalents). The gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investments were $41 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $538 million in the first nine months of 2016 ( $12 million in the third quarter of 2015 and $97 million in the first nine months of 2015 ). The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt investments, by contractual maturity, as of October 1, 2016 , were as follows: (In Millions) Cost Fair Value Due in 1 year or less $ 4,220 $ 4,217 Due in 1–2 years 2,090 2,095 Due in 2–5 years 2,088 2,095 Instruments not due at a single maturity date 1,910 1,910 Total $ 10,308 $ 10,317 Equity Method Investments IM Flash Technologies, LLC Since the inception of IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT) in 2006, Micron Technology, Inc. (Micron) and Intel have jointly developed NAND flash memory and, most recently, 3D XPoint™ technology products. Intel also purchases jointly developed products directly from Micron under certain supply agreements. The IMFT operating agreement, most recently amended in January 2016, continues through 2024 unless earlier terminated under certain terms and conditions and provides for certain buy-sell rights of the joint venture. Intel has the right to cause Micron to buy our interest in IMFT. If we exercise this right, Micron would set the closing date of the transaction within two years following such election and could elect to receive financing from us for one to two years. Subsequent to our put right, and commencing in January 2019, Micron has the right to call our interest in IMFT with the closing date to be effective within one year. As of October 1, 2016 , we own a 49% interest in IMFT. The carrying value of our investment was $886 million as of October 1, 2016 ( $872 million as of December 26, 2015 ) and is classified within other long-term assets. IMFT is a variable interest entity and all costs of IMFT are passed on to Micron and Intel through sale of products or services in proportional share of ownership. Intel's portion of IMFT costs, primarily related to product purchases and production-related services, was approximately $115 million in the third quarter of 2016 and approximately $315 million in the first nine months of 2016 (approximately $115 million in the third quarter of 2015 and approximately $315 million in the first nine months of 2015 ). The amount due to IMFT for product purchases and services provided was approximately $90 million as of October 1, 2016 (approximately $20 million as of December 26, 2015 ). IMFT depends on Micron and Intel for any additional cash needs. Our known maximum exposure to loss approximated the carrying value of our investment balance in IMFT, which was $886 million as of October 1, 2016 . Except for the amount due to IMFT for product purchases and production-related services, we did not have any additional liabilities recognized on our consolidated condensed balance sheets in connection with our interests in this joint venture as of October 1, 2016 . 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, because 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. We have determined that we do not have the characteristics of a consolidating investor in the variable interest entity and, therefore, we account for our interest in IMFT using the equity method of accounting. Cloudera, Inc. During 2014, we invested in Cloudera, Inc. (Cloudera). Our fully diluted ownership interest in Cloudera is 16% as of October 1, 2016 . Our investment is accounted for under the equity and cost methods of accounting based on the rights associated with different instruments we own, and is classified within other long-term assets. The carrying value of our equity method investment was $233 million and of our cost method investment was $454 million as of October 1, 2016 ( $256 million for our equity method investment and $454 million for our cost method investment as of December 26, 2015 ). Intel-GE Care Innovations, LLC During the first quarter of 2016, we gained control of Care Innovations LLC (Care Innovations), formerly our joint venture with General Electric Company. Care Innovations has been included in our consolidated condensed financial statements beginning in the first quarter of 2016. Non-marketable Cost Method Investments Investment in Beijing UniSpreadtrum Technology Ltd. During 2014, we entered into a series of agreements with Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. (Tsinghua Unigroup), an operating subsidiary of Tsinghua Holdings Co. Ltd., to, among other things, jointly develop Intel ® architecture- and communications-based solutions for phones. We agreed to invest up to 9.0 billion Chinese yuan (approximately $1.5 billion as of the date of the agreement) for a minority stake of approximately 20% of Beijing UniSpreadtrum Technology Ltd., a holding company under Tsinghua Unigroup. During 2015, we invested $966 million to complete the first phase of the equity investment. We have determined we do not have significant influence over the company and, therefore, we account for our interest using the cost method of accounting. Subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the second phase of the investment will require additional funding of approximately $ 500 million . Trading Assets As of October 1, 2016 and December 26, 2015 , substantially all of our trading assets were marketable debt instruments. There were $72 million net gains related to trading assets still held at the reporting date in the third quarter of 2016 and $245 million net gains in the first nine months of 2016 (net losses of $88 million in the third quarter of 2015 and net losses of $151 million in the first nine months of 2015 ). Net losses on the related derivatives were $54 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $224 million net losses in the first nine months of 2016 (net gains of $72 million in the third quarter of 2015 and net gains of $138 million in the first nine months of 2015 ).

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories [Text Block]	Note 6: Inventories We compute inventory cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Costs incurred to manufacture our products are included in the valuation of inventory beginning in the quarter in which a product meets the technical criteria to qualify for sale to customers. Prior to qualification for sale, costs that do not meet the criteria for research and development (R&D) are included in cost of sales in the period incurred. Inventories at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Raw materials $ 688 $ 532 Work in process 3,443 2,893 Finished goods 1,652 1,742 Total inventories $ 5,783 $ 5,167

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
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, commodity price risk, and credit risk. 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. Generally, our master netting agreements allow for net settlement in case of certain triggering events such as bankruptcy or default of one of the counterparties to the transaction. We may also elect to exchange cash collateral with certain of our counterparties on a regular basis. For presentation on our consolidated condensed balance sheets, we do not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements. 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. 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 portion of our operating expenditures and capital purchases is incurred in or exposed to other currencies, primarily the euro, the Japanese yen, the Israeli shekel, and the Chinese yuan . We have established balance sheet and forecasted transaction currency risk management programs to protect against fluctuations in the 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, loans receivable and indebtedness are generally hedged with offsetting currency forward contracts or currency interest rate swaps. We may also hedge 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. The substantial majority of these instruments 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 condensed statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction. We utilize currency interest rate swaps to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S.-dollar equivalent of coupon and principal payments associated with our non-U.S.-dollar-denominated indebtedness . • 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 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 the fair value of the related derivatives. We record net gains or losses in the line item on the consolidated condensed 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. We may elect to swap fixed coupon payments on our debt issuances for floating rate coupon payments. 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. We also utilize interest rate or currency interest rate swaps to modify cash flows related to our existing indebtedness. We may enter into treasury rate lock agreements to lock in a fixed rate for future debt issuances. 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 or treasury rate lock agreements to lock in a fixed rate for future debt issuances. 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 condensed statements of income as the impact of the hedged transaction. • Interest rate derivatives with fair value hedge accounting designation that utilize interest rate swap agreements to hedge against changes in fair value on certain fixed rate debt due to fluctuations in the benchmark interest rate. For these derivatives, we recognize gains and losses in interest and other, net, along with the offsetting gains and losses attributable to the changes in the benchmark interest rate on the underlying hedged items. • 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 generally reset on a quarterly basis. Changes in the fair value of the debt instruments classified as trading assets and loans receivable recognized at fair value are generally offset by changes in the 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 at the inception of our investments. Before we enter into hedge arrangements, we evaluate legal, market, and economic factors, as well as the expected timing of disposal to determine whether hedging is appropriate. Our equity market risk management program may include equity derivatives with or 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 losses and gains on the related liabilities , both of which are recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses. Volume of Derivative Activity Total gross notional amounts for outstanding derivatives (recorded at fair value) at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Sep 26, Currency forwards $ 10,639 $ 11,212 $ 12,395 Currency interest rate swaps 7,194 5,509 4,966 Embedded debt derivatives 3,600 3,600 3,600 Interest rate swaps 6,446 5,212 1,740 Total return swaps 1,276 1,061 1,020 Other 79 61 64 Total $ 29,234 $ 26,655 $ 23,785 The gross notional amounts for currency forwards and currency interest rate swaps (presented by currency) at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Sep 26, Chinese yuan $ 1,600 $ 2,231 $ 2,650 Euro 6,199 6,084 6,546 Israeli shekel 1,985 1,674 1,938 Japanese yen 2,890 2,663 2,733 Other 5,159 4,069 3,494 Total $ 17,833 $ 16,721 $ 17,361 Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets The fair value of our derivative instruments at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 (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 $ 155 $ 2 $ 15 $ 1 $ 20 $ 3 $ 83 $ 2 Interest rate swaps — 175 — — — 1 — 14 Currency interest rate swaps — 48 — — — 7 — — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 155 225 15 1 20 11 83 16 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Currency forwards 41 1 25 1 20 — 63 — Currency interest rate swaps 112 8 309 — 370 18 52 — Embedded debt derivatives — — — 19 — — — 17 Interest rate swaps 3 — 19 — 2 — 12 — Total return swaps — — — — 32 — 2 — Other 2 11 — — 1 11 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 158 20 353 20 425 29 129 17 Total derivatives $ 313 $ 245 $ 368 $ 21 $ 445 $ 40 $ 212 $ 33 Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets The gross amounts of our derivative instruments and reverse repurchase agreements subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral posted under such agreements at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (In Millions) Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amount Assets: Derivative assets subject to master netting arrangements $ 552 $ — $ 552 $ (243 ) $ (210 ) $ 99 Reverse repurchase agreements 1,018 — 1,018 — (1,018 ) — Total assets 1,570 — 1,570 (243 ) (1,228 ) 99 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities subject to master netting arrangements 385 — 385 (243 ) (142 ) — Total liabilities $ 385 $ — $ 385 $ (243 ) $ (142 ) $ — December 26, 2015 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (In Millions) Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amount Assets: Derivative assets subject to master netting arrangements $ 482 $ — $ 482 $ (201 ) $ (188 ) $ 93 Reverse repurchase agreements 3,368 — 3,368 — (3,368 ) — Total assets 3,850 — 3,850 (201 ) (3,556 ) 93 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities subject to master netting arrangements 242 — 242 (201 ) (27 ) 14 Total liabilities $ 242 $ — $ 242 $ (201 ) $ (27 ) $ 14 We obtain and secure available collateral from counterparties against obligations, including securities lending transactions and reverse repurchase agreements, when we deem it appropriate. Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships The before-tax gains (losses), attributed to the effective portion of cash flow hedges, recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Currency forwards $ 65 $ (68 ) $ 356 $ (268 ) Currency interest rate swaps and other 27 — 18 — Total $ 92 $ (68 ) $ 374 $ (268 ) 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 table. Additionally, for all periods presented, there was an insignificant impact on results of operations from discontinued cash flow hedges, which arises when forecasted transactions are probable of not occurring. For information on the unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into the consolidated condensed statements of income, see " Note 21: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ." Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships The effects of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges, recognized in interest and other, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Interest rate swap $ (34 ) $ 3 $ 188 $ 3 Hedged item 34 (3 ) (188 ) (3 ) Total $ — $ — $ — $ — There was no ineffectiveness during all periods presented in the preceding table. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivatives Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Currency forwards Interest and other, net $ 6 $ (19 ) $ 2 $ (33 ) Currency interest rate swaps Interest and other, net (41 ) 80 (211 ) 283 Interest rate swaps Interest and other, net 7 (3 ) (8 ) (8 ) Total return swaps Various 78 (90 ) 92 (48 ) Other Various (6 ) (3 ) (2 ) (17 ) Total $ 44 $ (35 ) $ (127 ) $ 177

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Text Block]	Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures Altera Corporation On December 28, 2015, we completed the acquisition of Altera, a global semiconductor company that designs and sells programmable semiconductors and related products. We acquired all outstanding shares of Altera common stock and, subject to certain exceptions, each share of Altera common stock underlying vested stock option awards, restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) and performance-based restricted stock unit awards in exchange for cash. The acquired company operates as the Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) and continues to design and sell programmable logic devices (PLDs), which incorporate field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. This acquisition is expected to expand our reach within the compute continuum, as the combination of our leading-edge products and manufacturing process with Altera's leading FPGA technology is expected to enable new classes of platforms that meet customer needs in the data center and Internet of Things market segments. As we develop future platforms, the integration of PLDs into our platform solutions is expected to improve the overall performance and lower the cost of ownership for our customers. For further information, see " Note 23: Operating Segments Information ." Total consideration to acquire Altera was $14.5 billion (net of $2.0 billion of cash and cash equivalents acquired) and comprised the following: (In Millions) Cash, net of cash acquired $ 14,401 Share-based awards assumed 50 Total $ 14,451 The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisition of Altera were recognized as follows: (In Millions) Short-term investments $ 182 Receivables 368 Inventory 555 Other current assets 123 Property, plant & equipment 312 Goodwill 5,433 Identified intangible assets 7,566 Other long-term investments and assets 2,515 Deferred income (336 ) Other liabilities (283 ) Long-term debt (1,535 ) Deferred tax liabilities (449 ) Total $ 14,451 The allocation of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities is not yet finalized. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized are certain tax matters and goodwill. The preliminary goodwill of $5.4 billion arising from the acquisition is attributed to the expected synergies and other benefits that will be generated by combining Intel and Altera. Substantially all of the goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. For further information on the assignment of preliminary goodwill for the acquisition, see “ Note 9: Goodwill .” The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition of Altera were recognized as follows based upon their fair values as of December 28, 2015: Fair Value (In Millions) Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (In Years) Developed technology $ 5,757 9 Customer relationships 1,121 12 Brands 87 6 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 6,965 In-process research and development 601 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 601 Total identified intangible assets $ 7,566 Acquired developed technology represents the fair value of Altera products that have reached technological feasibility and are a part of Altera’s product offerings, as opposed to in-process research and development which represents the fair value of products that have not reached technological feasibility. Customer relationships represent the fair values of the underlying relationships and agreements with Altera’s customers. Brands represent the fair value of Altera's master brand and product brand names. Other 2016 Acquisitions During the first nine months of 2016 , in addition to the Altera acquisition, we completed eight acquisitions qualifying as business combinations in exchange for aggregate consideration (net of cash acquired) of $811 million , most of which was cash . Substantially all of the consideration was allocated to goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. For information on goodwill by operating segment, see “ Note 9: Goodwill ” and for information on the classification of intangible assets, see " Note 10: Identified Intangible Assets ." These acquisitions, both individually and in aggregate, were not significant to our operations. Actual and Pro Forma Results of Acquirees Net revenue and net income attributable to all acquisitions completed during the first nine months of 2016 have been included in our consolidated condensed statements of income from their respective acquisition dates to the period ending October 1, 2016 . The Altera acquisition was significant to our consolidated condensed results of operations, and these results are reported as the Programmable Solutions Group in " Note 23: Operating Segments Information ." The unaudited pro forma financial results combine the historical results of Intel and Altera for 2016 and 2015 along with the historical results of other businesses acquired during 2016. The results include the effects of pro forma adjustments as if the businesses acquired in 2016 were acquired at the beginning of Intel's 2015 fiscal year. The pro forma results for the nine months ended September 26, 2015 include non-recurring adjustments of $387 million for the inventory valuation adjustment, $64 million for deferred income (net of the impact of cost of goods sold) and $94 million for other acquisition-related transaction costs, all of which reduce pro forma net income. The 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 the beginning of our 2015 fiscal year. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net revenue $ 15,778 $ 14,865 $ 43,112 $ 41,592 Net income $ 3,370 $ 3,016 $ 7,225 $ 6,996 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.69 $ 0.62 $ 1.48 $ 1.43 Planned Divestiture of Intel Security Group On September 7, 2016, we announced a definitive agreement with TPG VII Manta Holdings, L.P. (TPG) to transfer certain assets and liabilities relating to Intel Security Group (ISecG) to a newly formed, jointly-owned, separate cybersecurity company. The new company will be called McAfee following transaction close, which is expected in the second quarter of 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, Intel will transfer certain assets and liabilities relating to ISecG, a transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion , for consideration of approximately $3.1 billion and a 49% ownership interest in McAfee. Intel will finance approximately $2.2 billion of the consideration until the debt can be refinanced and repaid by McAfee and TPG. TPG will own a 51% ownership interest in McAfee. The carrying amounts of the major classes of ISecG assets and liabilities held for sale included the following: (In Millions) Oct 1, Accounts receivable $ 309 Goodwill 3,600 Identified intangible assets 966 Other assets 202 Total assets held for sale $ 5,077 Deferred income $ 1,519 Other liabilities 362 Total liabilities held for sale $ 1,881 In addition to total assets and liabilities held for sale are currency translation adjustments totaling $507 million . This amount, classified as other comprehensive income, is associated with currency charges on the carrying values of ISecG goodwill and identified intangible assets. Upon transaction close, we will charge this amount against the expected gain. We ceased recording depreciation and amortization on property, plant, and equipment and identified intangible assets, respectively, as of the date the assets triggered held for sale accounting.

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combination, Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Text Block]	Note 9: Goodwill Goodwill activity for the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: (In Millions) Dec 26, Acquisitions Transfers Other Oct 1, Client Computing Group (CCG) $ 4,078 $ 65 $ 213 $ — $ 4,356 Data Center Group (DCG) 2,404 2,829 177 — 5,410 Internet of Things Group (IOTG) 428 622 36 — 1,086 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) — — — — — Intel Security Group (ISecG) 3,599 — — (3,599 ) — Software and Services Group (SSG) 441 — (441 ) — — Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) — 2,475 — — 2,475 All other 382 144 15 — 541 Total $ 11,332 $ 6,135 $ — $ (3,599 ) $ 13,868 ISecG goodwill has been reclassified to assets held for sale on the consolidated condensed balance sheet. This reclassification of goodwill is presented within "Other" in the preceding table. For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." During the first quarter of 2016, we completed the acquisition of Altera and formed PSG. The goodwill recognized from this acquisition was allocated among PSG, DCG, and IOTG based on the relative fair value provided by the acquisition, which reflected the estimated synergistic value generated within DCG and IOTG by incorporating Altera's intellectual property into Intel's future process technology and products. For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." We previously disclosed the goodwill for ISecG and SSG as part of the aggregated software and services operating segments. During the first quarter of 2016, we elected to separately disclose the results of ISecG and determined SSG was no longer an operating segment; accordingly, its goodwill was re-allocated to other operating segments based on the relative fair value. Additionally, we formed the New Technology Group (NTG), which includes products designed for wearables, cameras, drones, and other market segments. The substantial majority of goodwill under "all other" is attributable to NTG, the remainder of which is unallocated from recent acquisitions in the first quarter of 2016. For further information, see " Note 23: Operating Segments Information ."

Identified Intangible Assets

Identified Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Identified Intangible Assets [Text Block]	Note 10: Identified Intangible Assets Identified intangible assets at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 (In Millions) Gross Assets Accumulated Net Acquisition-related developed technology $ 7,399 $ (1,650 ) $ 5,749 Acquisition-related customer relationships 1,434 (225 ) 1,209 Acquisition-related brands 87 (15 ) 72 Licensed technology and patents 3,045 (1,373 ) 1,672 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 11,965 (3,263 ) 8,702 Acquisition-related brands — — — Other intangible assets 822 — 822 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 822 — 822 Total identified intangible assets $ 12,787 $ (3,263 ) $ 9,524 December 26, 2015 (In Millions) Gross Assets Accumulated Net Acquisition-related developed technology $ 2,928 $ (2,276 ) $ 652 Acquisition-related customer relationships 1,738 (1,219 ) 519 Acquisition-related brands 59 (55 ) 4 Licensed technology and patents 3,017 (1,200 ) 1,817 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 7,742 (4,750 ) 2,992 Acquisition-related brands 767 — 767 Other intangible assets 174 — 174 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 941 — 941 Total identified intangible assets $ 8,683 $ (4,750 ) $ 3,933 Identified intangible assets associated with our divestiture of ISecG were not included in the October 1, 2016 table above. For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." As a result of our acquisition of Altera during the first quarter of 2016, we recorded $7.6 billion of identified intangible assets. For further information about these acquired identified intangible assets, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." Amortization expenses recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Location Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Acquisition-related developed technology Cost of sales $ 235 $ 76 $ 705 $ 271 Acquisition-related customer relationships Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 69 66 234 192 Acquisition-related brands Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 5 2 19 6 Licensed technology and patents Cost of sales 76 71 218 211 Total amortization expenses $ 385 $ 215 $ 1,176 $ 680 Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of October 1, 2016 , we expect future amortization expenses for each period to be as follows: (In Millions) Remainder of 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Acquisition-related developed technology $ 232 $ 794 $ 777 $ 774 $ 742 Acquisition-related customer relationships 33 123 122 122 120 Acquisition-related brands 5 13 13 13 13 Licensed technology and patents 75 261 212 200 174 Total future amortization expenses $ 345 $ 1,191 $ 1,124 $ 1,109 $ 1,049

Other Long-Term Assets

Other Long-Term Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Long-Term Assets [Text Block]	Note 11: Other Long-Term Assets Other long-term assets at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Equity method investments $ 1,508 $ 1,590 Non-marketable cost method investments 3,157 2,933 Non-current deferred tax assets 730 1,052 Pre-payments for property, plant and equipment 476 623 Loans receivable 311 642 Grants receivable 324 318 Reverse repurchase agreements 250 350 Other 935 657 Total other long-term assets $ 7,691 $ 8,165 During the first nine months of 2016 , we received and transferred $180 million of equipment from pre-payments for property, plant and equipment to property, plant and equipment. Substantially all of the equipment was prepaid in 2013 and 2014 . We recognized the pre-payments within operating activities in the consolidated condensed statement of cash flows when we paid for the equipment, and the receipt of the equipment is reflected as a non-cash transaction in the current period.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]	Note 12: Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring and other charges for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, 2016 Restructuring Program $ 349 $ — $ 1,763 $ — 2013 and 2015 Restructuring Programs — 14 — 367 Other charges 23 — 23 — Total restructuring and other charges $ 372 $ 14 $ 1,786 $ 367 2016 Restructuring Program In the second quarter of 2016, our management approved and commenced the 2016 Restructuring Program to accelerate our transformation from a PC company to one that powers the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. Under this program, we are in the process of closing certain facilities and reducing headcount globally to align our operations with evolving business needs by investing in our growth businesses and improving efficiencies. We expect these actions to be substantially completed by the second quarter of 2017. Restructuring and other charges by type for the 2016 Restructuring Program for the period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Oct 1, Employee severance and benefit arrangements $ 338 $ 1,752 Pension settlement charges 10 10 Asset impairments and other charges 1 1 Total restructuring and other charges $ 349 $ 1,763 Restructuring and other activity for the 2016 Restructuring Program for the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: (In Millions) Employee Severance and Benefits Asset Impairments and Other Total Accrued restructuring balance as of December 26, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Additional accruals 1,511 1 1,512 Adjustments 150 — 150 Cash payments (940 ) — (940 ) Non-cash settlements (8 ) — (8 ) Accrued restructuring balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 713 $ 1 $ 714 We recorded the accruals as restructuring and other charges in the consolidated condensed statement of income and within the "all other" operating segments category. Substantially all of the accrued restructuring balance as of October 1, 2016 is expected to be paid within the next 12 months and was recorded as a current liability within accrued compensation and benefits on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. The remaining accruals were recorded as an increase to our pension liability and are not included in our accrued restructuring balance. Restructuring actions related to this program that were approved in 2016 impacted approximately 15,000 employees. These reductions are in conjunction with our effort to re-balance our workforce to align to strategically important areas in the data center, Internet of Things, and memory businesses. 2013 and 2015 Restructuring Programs As of October 1, 2016 , the remaining liability associated with both programs is $17 million ( $70 million as of December 26, 2015 ). For more information about these programs, see the "Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" note in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 .

Deferred Income

Deferred Income	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Income [Text Block]	Note 13: Deferred Income Deferred income at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors $ 1,553 $ 920 Deferred income from software, services and other 171 1,268 Current deferred income 1,724 2,188 Non-current deferred income from software, services and other 63 530 Total deferred income $ 1,787 $ 2,718 We classify non-current deferred income from software, services and other within other long-term liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. We reclassified the carrying amounts of current and non-current deferred income associated with ISecG as liabilities held for sale. For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ."

Borrowings

Borrowings	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings [Text Block]	Note 14: Borrowings Short-Term Debt Our short-term debt at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Drafts payable $ 16 $ 41 Commercial paper 450 — Current portion of long-term debt 3,115 2,602 Less: debt issuance costs associated with the current portion of long-term debt (8 ) (9 ) Total short-term debt $ 3,573 $ 2,634 We have an ongoing authorization from our Board of Directors to borrow up to $5.0 billion under our commercial paper program. Maximum borrowings under our commercial paper program in the first nine months of 2016 were $3.0 billion ( $900 million in the first nine months 2015 ). Our commercial paper was rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s and P-1 by Moody’s as of October 1, 2016 . On December 21, 2015, we entered into a short-term credit facility to borrow up to $5.0 billion in order to facilitate the settlement of our acquisition of Altera. Under this credit facility, we borrowed $4.0 billion and the facility was closed in January 2016. 2009 Debentures The 2009 debentures are convertible, subject to certain conditions. 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. During the third quarter of 2016 , the closing stock price conversion right condition of the 2009 debentures continued to be met and the debentures will be convertible at the option of the holders during the fourth quarter of 2016 . As a result, the $1.1 billion carrying amount of the 2009 debentures was classified as short-term debt on our consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 1, 2016 ( $1.1 billion as of December 26, 2015 ). The excess of the amount of cash payable if converted over the carrying amount of the 2009 debentures of $886 million has been classified as temporary equity on our consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 1, 2016 ( $897 million as of December 26, 2015 ). In future periods, if the closing stock price conversion right condition is no longer met, all outstanding 2009 debentures would be reclassified to long-term debt and the temporary equity would be reclassified to stockholders’ equity on our consolidated condensed balance sheet. Long-Term Debt Our indebtedness is carried at amortized cost net of applicable hedge adjustments. Our long-term debt at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Maturity Date Stated Interest Rate Oct 1, Dec 26, Second quarter 2016 debt issuance of $2.8 billion Senior notes May 2021 1.70% $ 499 $ — Senior notes May 2026 2.60% 998 — Senior notes May 2046 4.10% 1,243 — First quarter 2016 acquired Altera debt of $1.5 billion Senior notes May 2017 1.75% 501 — Senior notes November 2018 2.50% 605 — Senior notes November 2023 4.10% 425 — Fourth quarter 2015 debt issuance of $915 million Senior notes December 2045 4.70% 944 908 Fourth quarter 2015 Australian dollar-denominated debt issuance of A$800 million Senior notes 1 December 2019 3.25% 192 181 Senior notes 1 December 2022 4.00% 422 397 Third quarter 2015 debt issuance of $1.0 billion Senior notes August 2045 4.90% 1,027 1,009 Third quarter 2015 debt issuance of $7.0 billion Senior notes July 2020 2.45% 1,749 1,748 Senior notes July 2022 3.10% 1,035 996 Senior notes July 2025 3.70% 2,277 2,247 Senior notes July 2045 4.90% 1,999 1,998 2012 debt issuance of $6.2 billion Senior notes December 2017 1.35% 2,999 2,999 Senior notes December 2022 2.70% 1,557 1,492 Senior notes December 2032 4.00% 745 744 Senior notes December 2042 4.25% 924 924 2011 debt issuance of $5.0 billion Senior notes October 2016 1.95% 1,500 1,499 Senior notes October 2021 3.30% 1,998 1,997 Senior notes October 2041 4.80% 1,491 1,490 2009 debt issuance of $2.0 billion Junior subordinated convertible debentures August 2039 3.25% 1,114 1,103 2005 debt issuance of $1.6 billion Junior subordinated convertible debentures December 2035 2.95% 987 975 Long-term debt 27,231 22,707 Less: current portion of long-term debt (3,115 ) (2,602 ) Less: debt issuance costs (73 ) (69 ) Total long-term debt $ 24,043 $ 20,036 1 To manage foreign currency risk associated with the Australian-dollar-denominated notes issued in 2015, we entered into currency interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $577 million , which effectively converted these notes to U.S.-dollar-denominated notes. For further discussion on our currency interest rate swaps, see " Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments ." During the second quarter of 2016, we issued a total of $2.8 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes to refinance existing indebtedness, including our 1.95% senior notes due 2016 and a portion of our 1.35% senior notes due 2017 . During the first quarter of 2016, in connection with our completed acquisition of Altera, we acquired a total of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. All of our senior notes pay a fixed rate of interest semiannually. We may redeem the notes prior to their maturity at our option at specified redemption prices and subject to certain restrictions. The obligations under the 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. For further information on our debt instruments, see the "Borrowings" note in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 .

Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15: Retirement Benefit Plans Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans For eligible employees, former employees, and retirees, we provide various defined-benefit pension benefits and postretirement medical benefits. In conjunction with our 2016 Restructuring Program, our U.S. Minimum Pension Plan and U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefit Plan assets and liabilities were remeasured during the second quarter of 2016. For more information on the 2016 Restructuring Program, please see " Note 12: Restructuring and Other Charges ". The remeasurements of the plans resulted in an increase to the plan benefit obligations for the U.S. Minimum Pension Plan and the U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefit Plan of approximately $450 million and $90 million , respectively. The increases primarily resulted from updated demographic experience and a decrease in discount rates. Curtailment charges were not significant in the quarter the plans were remeasured. For further information, see the "Retirement Benefit Plans" note in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 .

Employee Equity Incentive Plans

Employee Equity Incentive Plans	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Equity Incentive Plans [Text Block]	Note 16: 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 connection with our completed acquisition of Altera in the first quarter of 2016, we assumed two equity incentive plans with outstanding unvested stock options and RSUs. The assumed stock options and RSUs generally retained the terms and conditions under which they were originally granted. We will not grant additional shares under these assumed plans. As of October 1, 2016 , 217 million shares of common stock remained available for future grant under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan through June 2018. 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. Rights to purchase shares of common stock are granted during the first and third quarters of each year. As of October 1, 2016 , 165 million shares of common stock remained available for issuance under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan through August 2021. Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense recognized was $324 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $1.1 billion in the first nine months of 2016 ( $309 million in the third quarter of 2015 and $1.0 billion in the first nine months of 2015 ). Restricted Stock Unit Awards We estimate the fair value of RSU 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 shares of common stock prior to vesting. We estimate the fair value of market-based restricted stock units, referred to in our 2016 Proxy Statement as outperformance restricted stock units (OSUs), using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant. We based the weighted average estimated value of RSU grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that we used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, for each period as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Estimated values $ 32.65 $ 26.62 $ 29.64 $ 31.64 Risk-free interest rate 0.7 % 0.6 % 0.9 % 0.6 % Dividend yield 3.0 % 3.4 % 3.3 % 2.9 % Volatility 24 % n/a 23 % 27 % Restricted stock unit activity in the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: Number of RSUs (In Millions) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value December 26, 2015 107.4 $ 26.93 Granted 51.1 $ 29.64 Assumed in acquisition 7.3 $ 33.79 Vested (47.5 ) $ 26.18 Forfeited (9.5 ) $ 28.09 October 1, 2016 108.8 $ 28.89 The aggregate fair value of awards that vested in the first nine months of 2016 was $1.5 billion , which represents the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs vested. The grant-date fair value of awards that vested in first nine months of 2016 was $1.2 billion . The number of RSUs vested includes shares of common stock that we withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. RSUs that are expected to vest are net of estimated future forfeitures. As of October 1, 2016 , 6.7 million of the outstanding RSUs were OSUs. We granted an insignificant number of OSUs in the three months ended October 1, 2016 and 3.5 million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016 . Stock Purchase Plan Employees purchased 16.5 million shares of common stock in the first nine months of 2016 for $415 million ( 15.8 million shares of common stock in the first nine months of 2015 for $421 million ) under the 2006 Stock Purchase Plan.

Common Stock Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchases [Text Block]	Note 17: Common Stock Repurchases Common Stock Repurchase Program We have an ongoing authorization, originally approved by our Board of Directors in 2005, and subsequently amended, to repurchase up to $65.0 billion in shares of our common stock in open market or negotiated transactions. As of October 1, 2016 , $7.3 billion remained available for repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization limit. During the third quarter of 2016 , we repurchased 13.1 million shares of common stock at a cost of $461 million ( 34.8 million shares of common stock at a cost of $1.0 billion during the third quarter of 2015 ). During the first nine months of 2016 , we repurchased 65.9 million shares of common stock at a cost of $2.1 billion ( 79.7 million shares of common stock at a cost of $2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2015 ). We have repurchased 4.8 billion shares of common stock at a cost of $107.0 billion since the program began in 1990. Restricted Stock Unit Withholdings We issue RSUs as part of our equity incentive plans. For the majority of RSUs granted, the number of shares of common stock issued on the date the RSUs vest is net of the minimum statutory withholding requirements that we pay in cash to the appropriate taxing authorities on behalf of our employees. In our consolidated condensed financial statements, we treat shares of common stock withheld for tax purposes on behalf of our employees in connection with the vesting of RSUs as common stock repurchases because they reduce the number of shares that would have been issued upon vesting. These withheld shares of common stock are not considered common stock repurchases under our authorized common stock repurchase plan . During the first nine months of 2016 , we withheld 13.9 million shares of common stock to satisfy $434 million ( 12.8 million shares of common stock to satisfy $416 million during the first nine months of 2015 ) of employees’ tax obligations.

Gains (Losses) on Equity Invest

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net [Text Block]	Note 18: Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net The components of gains (losses) on equity investments, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Share of equity method investee losses, net $ (10 ) $ (22 ) $ (30 ) $ (81 ) Impairments (48 ) (28 ) (137 ) (107 ) Gains on sales, net 38 11 553 110 Dividends — 5 74 52 Other, net 8 199 28 323 Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net $ (12 ) $ 165 $ 488 $ 297 Gains on sales, net for the nine months ended October 1, 2016 includes $407 million net realized gains related to sales of a portion of our interest in ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) ( no ASML sales occurred during the first nine months of 2015 ).

Interest and Other, Net

Interest and Other, Net	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest and Other, Net [Text Block]	Note 19: Interest and Other, Net The components of interest and other, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Interest income $ 56 $ 31 $ 159 $ 91 Interest expense (180 ) (116 ) (575 ) (211 ) Other, net (8 ) (19 ) 76 29 Total interest and other, net $ (132 ) $ (104 ) $ (340 ) $ (91 ) Interest expense in the preceding table is net of $36 million of interest capitalized in the third quarter of 2016 and $82 million of interest capitalized in the first nine months of 2016 ( $52 million in the third quarter of 2015 and $202 million in the first nine months of 2015 ). We recognized a higher interest and other, net loss in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 compared to the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015 primarily due to higher interest expense from debt issued or acquired in 2015 and 2016. For further information, see " Note 14: Borrowings ."

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 20: Earnings Per Share We computed our basic and diluted earnings per common share for each period as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net income available to common stockholders $ 3,378 $ 3,109 $ 6,754 $ 7,807 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic 4,734 4,747 4,728 4,749 Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans 47 48 54 64 Dilutive effect of convertible debt 96 81 90 87 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted 4,877 4,876 4,872 4,900 Basic earnings per share of common stock $ 0.71 $ 0.65 $ 1.43 $ 1.64 Diluted earnings per share of common stock $ 0.69 $ 0.64 $ 1.39 $ 1.59 We computed basic earnings per share of common stock using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We computed diluted earnings per share of common stock using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Net income available to participating securities was insignificant for all periods presented. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock 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 RSUs, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the stock purchase plan. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock for our 2005 debentures are determined by applying the if-converted method. 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 shares of common stock are determined by applying the treasury stock method. Stock options and RSUs could potentially be included in the diluted earnings per share of common stock calculation if the average market value of the shares of common stock is greater than the exercise price of these options. During the third quarter of 2016 , no outstanding stock options and RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock (we excluded on average 4 million for the third quarter of 2015 because these shares of common stock would have been antidilutive). During the first nine months of 2016 , an insignificant number of outstanding stock options and RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock (we excluded on average 2 million for the first nine months of 2015 because these shares of common stock would have been antidilutive). In the third quarter of 2016 and 2015 , we included our 2009 debentures in the calculation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the average market price was above the conversion price. We could potentially exclude the 2009 debentures in the future if the average market price is below the conversion price.

Other Comprehensive Income (Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]	Note 21: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component and related tax effects in the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (In Millions) Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Prior Service Credits (Costs) Actuarial Gains (Losses) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total December 26, 2015 $ 1,749 $ 8 $ (266 ) $ (40 ) $ (876 ) $ (515 ) $ 60 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,078 — 374 — (512 ) (1 ) 939 Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (530 ) — 28 6 46 — (450 ) Tax effects (191 ) (5 ) (128 ) (2 ) 177 — (149 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 357 (5 ) 274 4 (289 ) (1 ) 340 October 1, 2016 $ 2,106 $ 3 $ 8 $ (36 ) $ (1,165 ) $ (516 ) $ 400 The amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the consolidated condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Income Before Taxes Impact Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Comprehensive Income Components Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Location Unrealized holding gains (losses) 1 on available-for-sale investments: $ 42 $ 11 $ 530 $ 85 Gains (losses) on equity investments, net — 1 — 1 Interest and other, net 42 12 530 86 Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives: Currency forwards (11 ) (81 ) (70 ) (217 ) Cost of sales (2 ) (50 ) (5 ) (145 ) Research and development 1 (16 ) — (38 ) Marketing, general and administrative — — 10 — Gains (losses) on equity investments, net Other instruments — — 1 — Gains (losses) on equity investments, net 19 — 36 — Interest and other, net 7 (147 ) (28 ) (400 ) Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit components: Prior service credits (costs) (2 ) (2 ) (6 ) (6 ) Actuarial gains (losses) (20 ) (15 ) (46 ) (43 ) (22 ) (17 ) (52 ) (49 ) Total amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 27 $ (152 ) $ 450 $ (363 ) 1 We determine the cost of the investment sold based on an average cost basis at the individual security level. The amortization of pension and postretirement benefit components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. For further information, see the "Retirement Benefit Plans" note in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015 . We estimate that we will reclassify approximately $15 million (before taxes) of net derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings within the next 12 months.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies [Text Block]	Note 22: 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. An unfavorable outcome may result in 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. Except as specifically described below, we have not concluded that settlement of any of the legal proceedings noted in this section is appropriate at this time. Government Competition Matters and 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 received numerous requests for information and documents from the EC and we 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 €1.1 billion ( $1.4 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. The EC decision contained no specific direction on whether or how we should modify our business practices. Instead, the decision stated that we should "cease and desist" from further conduct that, in the EC's opinion, would violate applicable law. We took steps, which are subject to the EC's ongoing review, to comply with that decision pending appeal. We had discussions with the EC to better understand the decision and to explain changes to our business practices. We appealed the EC decision to the Court of First Instance (which has been renamed the General Court) in July 2009. The hearing of our appeal took place in July 2012. In June 2014, the General Court rejected our appeal in its entirety. In August 2014, we filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice. In November 2014, Intervener Association for Competitive Technologies filed comments in support of Intel’s grounds of appeal. The EC and interveners filed briefs in November 2014, we filed a reply in February 2015, and the EC filed a rejoinder in April 2015. The Court of Justice held oral argument in June 2016, and we await its decision. At least 82 separate class-action lawsuits were 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 us 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 lawsuits 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. All of the federal and state class actions other than the California class actions were 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 appointed a Special Master to address issues in the MDL proceedings, as assigned by the court. In July 2010, the Special Master denied the MDL plaintiffs' motion to certify a class of members who purchased certain personal computers containing products sold by us. In July 2014, the district court affirmed the Special Master's ruling and issued an order denying the MDL plaintiffs' motion for class certification. In August 2014, plaintiffs filed a petition for interlocutory appeal of the district court's decision with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which the Third Circuit denied in October 2014. In December 2014, we filed a motion for summary judgment on the claims of the remaining individual plaintiffs. We subsequently negotiated a settlement of the claims and the case was dismissed in September 2015. All California class actions were consolidated in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County. In March 2008, the plaintiffs in the California actions moved for class certification, which we opposed. In February 2015, the court granted plaintiffs' request for leave to retain a new expert and to amend their previous motion for class certification. In March 2016, the court denied plaintiffs’ amended class certification motion, and plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration. The parties subsequently agreed to settle the case, and the lawsuit was dismissed in July 2016. Shareholder Derivative Litigation regarding In re High Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation In March 2014, the Police Retirement System of St. Louis (PRSSL) filed a shareholder derivative action in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County against Intel, certain current and former members of our Board of Directors, and a current officer. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached their duties to the company by participating in, or allowing, purported antitrust violations, which were alleged in a now-settled antitrust class action lawsuit captioned In re High Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation claiming that Intel, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Apple Inc., Google Inc., Intuit Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd., and Pixar conspired to suppress their employees’ compensation. In March 2014, a second plaintiff, Barbara Templeton, filed a substantially similar derivative suit in the same court. In May 2014, a third shareholder, Robert Achermann, filed a substantially similar derivative action in the same court. The court consolidated the three actions into one, which is captioned In re Intel Corporation Shareholder Derivative Litigation . Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint in July 2014. In August 2015, the court granted our motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint. The plaintiffs thereafter filed a motion for reconsideration and a motion for new trial, both of which the court denied in October 2015. In November 2015, plaintiffs PRSSL and Templeton appealed the court's decision. In June 2015, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) filed a shareholder derivative action in the Chancery Court in Delaware against Intel, certain current and former members of our Board of Directors, and a current officer. The lawsuit makes allegations that are substantially similar to those in the California shareholder derivative litigation described above, but contain additional allegations regarding breach of the duty of disclosure surrounding the In re High Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation and that the Intel 2013 and 2014 proxy statements were false and misleading in that they misrepresented the effectiveness of the Board’s oversight of compliance issues at Intel and the Board’s compliance with Intel’s Code of Conduct and Board of Director Guidelines on Significant Corporate Governance Issues. In October 2015, the court stayed the IBEW lawsuit for six months pending further developments in the California case. In March 2016, Intel and IBEW entered into a stipulated dismissal pursuant to which IBEW dismissed its complaint but may re-file upon the withdrawal or final resolution of the appeal in the California shareholder derivative litigation. In April 2016, John Esposito filed a shareholder derivative action in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County against Intel, current members of our Board, and certain former officers and employees. Esposito made a demand on our Board in 2013 to investigate whether our officers or directors should be sued for their participation in the events described in In re High Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation. In November 2015, our Board decided not to take further action on Esposito’s demand based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board after its investigation of relevant facts and circumstances. Esposito seeks to set aside such decision, and alleges that the Board was not disinterested in making that decision and that the investigation was inadequate. McAfee, Inc. Shareholder Litigation On August 19, 2010, we announced that we had agreed to acquire all of the common stock of McAfee, Inc. (McAfee) 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. The trial court granted that motion in November 2012, and entered final judgment in the case in February 2013. In April 2013, plaintiffs appealed the final judgment. Intel, McAfee, and McAfee’s board of directors filed an opposition to plaintiff’s appeal in December 2014. Because the resolution of the appeal may materially impact the scope and nature of the proceeding, we are unable to 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.

Operating Segments Information

Operating Segments Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segments Information [Text Block]	Note 23: Operating Segments Information Our operating segments in effect as of October 1, 2016 include: • Client Computing Group (CCG) • Intel Security Group (ISecG) • Data Center Group (DCG) • Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) • Internet of Things Group (IOTG) • All other • Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) • New Technology Group (NTG) During the first quarter of 2016, we formed PSG as a result of our acquisition of Altera. For further information, see " Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures ." Additionally, we formed NTG, which includes products designed for wearables, cameras, drones, and other market segments , and determined that the Software and Services Group is no longer an operating segment. All prior-period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the way we internally manage and monitor segment performance starting in fiscal year 2016 and include other minor reorganizations. In the third quarter of 2016, we announced our planned divestiture of our Intel Security business and expect to close the transaction in the second quarter of 2017. For further information, see "Note 8: Acquisitions and Divestitures." The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM allocates resources to and assesses the performance of each operating segment using information about its revenue and operating income (loss). We manage our business activities primarily based on a product segmentation basis. CCG and DCG are our reportable operating segments. IOTG, NSG, ISecG, and PSG as shown in the preceding operating segment list, do not meet the quantitative thresholds to qualify as reportable operating segments; however, we have elected to separately disclose the results of these non-reportable operating segments. Our NTG operating segment does not meet the quantitative thresholds to qualify as a reportable segment and its results are included within the “all other” category. Revenue for our reportable and non-reportable operating segments is primarily related to the following product lines: • Client Computing Group . Includes platforms designed for notebooks (including Ultrabook™ devices), 2 in 1 systems, desktops (including all-in-ones and high-end enthusiast PCs), tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. • Data Center Group. Includes platforms designed for the enterprise, cloud, communications infrastructure, and technical computing segments. • Internet of Things Group. Includes platforms designed for Internet of Things market segments, including retail, transportation, industrial, and buildings and home use, along with a broad range of other market segments. • Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group. Includes NAND flash memory products primarily used in solid-state drives. • Intel Security Group. Includes security software products designed to deliver innovative solutions that secure computers, mobile devices, and networks around the world from the latest malware and emerging online threats. • Programmable Solutions Group. Includes programmable semiconductors (primary field-programmable gate arrays) and related products for a broad range of market segments, including communications, networking and storage, industrial, military, and automotive. We have sales and marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, and administration groups. Expenses for these groups are generally allocated to the operating segments, and the expenses are included in the following operating results. The “all other” category includes revenue, expenses, and charges such as: • results of operations from NTG; • amounts included within restructuring and other charges; • a portion of profit-dependent compensation and other expenses not allocated to the operating segments; • divested businesses for which discrete operating results are not regularly reviewed by our CODM; • results of operations of start-up businesses that support our initiatives, including our foundry business; 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. 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 each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net revenue: Client Computing Group Platform $ 8,258 $ 8,094 $ 22,395 $ 22,280 Other 634 412 1,384 1,183 8,892 8,506 23,779 23,463 Data Center Group Platform 4,164 3,857 11,589 10,842 Other 378 283 979 831 4,542 4,140 12,568 11,673 Internet of Things Group Platform 605 501 1,673 1,450 Other 84 80 239 223 689 581 1,912 1,673 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group 649 655 1,760 1,943 Intel Security Group 537 506 1,611 1,473 Programmable Solutions Group 425 — 1,249 — All other 44 77 134 216 Total net revenue $ 15,778 $ 14,465 $ 43,013 $ 40,441 Operating income (loss): Client Computing Group $ 3,327 $ 2,433 $ 7,123 $ 5,447 Data Center Group 2,110 2,130 5,639 5,672 Internet of Things Group 191 150 403 382 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (134 ) 51 (453 ) 215 Intel Security Group 115 97 297 134 Programmable Solutions Group 78 — (184 ) — All other (1,225 ) (669 ) (4,477 ) (2,147 ) Total operating income $ 4,462 $ 4,192 $ 8,348 $ 9,703

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [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 at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using Fair Value Measured and Recorded at Reporting Date Using (In Millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Cash equivalents: Corporate debt $ — $ 113 $ — $ 113 $ — $ 1,829 $ — $ 1,829 Financial institution instruments 1,910 785 — 2,695 8,238 1,277 — 9,515 Government debt — 50 — 50 — 130 — 130 Reverse repurchase agreements — 768 — 768 — 2,368 — 2,368 Short-term investments: Corporate debt 492 823 14 1,329 336 764 20 1,120 Financial institution instruments 195 1,405 — 1,600 145 927 — 1,072 Government debt 93 248 — 341 65 425 — 490 Trading assets: Asset-backed securities — 153 7 160 — 275 94 369 Corporate debt 2,273 920 — 3,193 1,744 564 — 2,308 Financial institution instruments 904 675 — 1,579 930 701 — 1,631 Government debt 2,399 2,416 — 4,815 1,107 1,908 — 3,015 Other current assets: Derivative assets — 313 — 313 32 412 1 445 Loans receivable — 292 — 292 — 137 — 137 Marketable equity securities 6,022 — — 6,022 5,891 69 — 5,960 Other long-term investments: Asset-backed securities — — — — — — 4 4 Corporate debt 1,063 842 — 1,905 407 801 — 1,208 Financial institution instruments 697 924 — 1,621 171 381 — 552 Government debt 468 195 — 663 79 48 — 127 Other long-term assets: Derivative assets — 178 67 245 — 30 10 40 Loans receivable — 311 — 311 — 342 — 342 Total assets measured and recorded at fair value 16,516 11,411 88 28,015 19,145 13,388 129 32,662 Liabilities Other accrued liabilities: Derivative liabilities — 368 — 368 2 210 — 212 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative liabilities — 21 — 21 — 33 — 33 Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value $ — $ 389 $ — $ 389 $ 2 $ 243 $ — $ 245
Financial Instruments Not Recorded At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 (In Millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Grants receivable $ 557 $ — $ 559 $ — $ 559 Loans receivable $ 265 $ — $ 265 $ — $ 265 Non-marketable cost method investments $ 3,157 $ — $ — $ 4,014 $ 4,014 Reverse repurchase agreements $ 250 $ — $ 250 $ — $ 250 Short-term debt $ 3,557 $ 2,003 $ 2,195 $ — $ 4,198 Long-term debt $ 24,043 $ 15,880 $ 10,543 $ — $ 26,423 December 26, 2015 (In Millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Measured Using Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Grants receivable $ 593 $ — $ 600 $ — $ 600 Loans receivable $ 315 $ — $ 315 $ — $ 315 Non-marketable cost method investments $ 2,933 $ — $ — $ 3,904 $ 3,904 Reverse repurchase agreements $ 1,000 $ — $ 1,000 $ — $ 1,000 Short-term debt $ 2,593 $ 1,513 $ 1,563 $ — $ 3,076 Long-term debt $ 20,036 $ 14,058 $ 6,835 $ — $ 20,893 NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability $ 199 $ — $ 200 $ — $ 200

Cash and Investments (Tables)

Cash and Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Schedule of Total Cash and Investments [Table Text Block]	Cash and investments at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Available-for-sale investments $ 16,339 $ 22,007 Cash 1,126 1,466 Equity method investments 1,508 1,590 Loans receivable 868 794 Non-marketable cost method investments 3,157 2,933 Reverse repurchase agreements 1,018 3,368 Trading assets 9,747 7,323 Total cash and investments $ 33,763 $ 39,481
Schedule of Available-For-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Available-for-sale investments at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 (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 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 5 $ — $ (1 ) $ 4 Corporate debt 3,347 8 (8 ) 3,347 4,164 3 (10 ) 4,157 Financial institution instruments 5,910 7 (1 ) 5,916 11,140 1 (2 ) 11,139 Government debt 1,051 3 — 1,054 748 — (1 ) 747 Marketable equity securities 2,793 3,230 (1 ) 6,022 3,254 2,706 — 5,960 Total available-for-sale investments $ 13,101 $ 3,248 $ (10 ) $ 16,339 $ 19,311 $ 2,710 $ (14 ) $ 22,007
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-For-Sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt investments, by contractual maturity, as of October 1, 2016 , were as follows: (In Millions) Cost Fair Value Due in 1 year or less $ 4,220 $ 4,217 Due in 1–2 years 2,090 2,095 Due in 2–5 years 2,088 2,095 Instruments not due at a single maturity date 1,910 1,910 Total $ 10,308 $ 10,317

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Raw materials $ 688 $ 532 Work in process 3,443 2,893 Finished goods 1,652 1,742 Total inventories $ 5,783 $ 5,167

Derivative Financial Instrume33

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]	Total gross notional amounts for outstanding derivatives (recorded at fair value) at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Sep 26, Currency forwards $ 10,639 $ 11,212 $ 12,395 Currency interest rate swaps 7,194 5,509 4,966 Embedded debt derivatives 3,600 3,600 3,600 Interest rate swaps 6,446 5,212 1,740 Total return swaps 1,276 1,061 1,020 Other 79 61 64 Total $ 29,234 $ 26,655 $ 23,785 The gross notional amounts for currency forwards and currency interest rate swaps (presented by currency) at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Sep 26, Chinese yuan $ 1,600 $ 2,231 $ 2,650 Euro 6,199 6,084 6,546 Israeli shekel 1,985 1,674 1,938 Japanese yen 2,890 2,663 2,733 Other 5,159 4,069 3,494 Total $ 17,833 $ 16,721 $ 17,361
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our derivative instruments at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 December 26, 2015 (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 $ 155 $ 2 $ 15 $ 1 $ 20 $ 3 $ 83 $ 2 Interest rate swaps — 175 — — — 1 — 14 Currency interest rate swaps — 48 — — — 7 — — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 155 225 15 1 20 11 83 16 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Currency forwards 41 1 25 1 20 — 63 — Currency interest rate swaps 112 8 309 — 370 18 52 — Embedded debt derivatives — — — 19 — — — 17 Interest rate swaps 3 — 19 — 2 — 12 — Total return swaps — — — — 32 — 2 — Other 2 11 — — 1 11 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 158 20 353 20 425 29 129 17 Total derivatives $ 313 $ 245 $ 368 $ 21 $ 445 $ 40 $ 212 $ 33
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The gross amounts of our derivative instruments and reverse repurchase agreements subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral posted under such agreements at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (In Millions) Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amount Assets: Derivative assets subject to master netting arrangements $ 552 $ — $ 552 $ (243 ) $ (210 ) $ 99 Reverse repurchase agreements 1,018 — 1,018 — (1,018 ) — Total assets 1,570 — 1,570 (243 ) (1,228 ) 99 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities subject to master netting arrangements 385 — 385 (243 ) (142 ) — Total liabilities $ 385 $ — $ 385 $ (243 ) $ (142 ) $ — December 26, 2015 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet (In Millions) Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amount Assets: Derivative assets subject to master netting arrangements $ 482 $ — $ 482 $ (201 ) $ (188 ) $ 93 Reverse repurchase agreements 3,368 — 3,368 — (3,368 ) — Total assets 3,850 — 3,850 (201 ) (3,556 ) 93 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities subject to master netting arrangements 242 — 242 (201 ) (27 ) 14 Total liabilities $ 242 $ — $ 242 $ (201 ) $ (27 ) $ 14
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The before-tax gains (losses), attributed to the effective portion of cash flow hedges, recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Currency forwards $ 65 $ (68 ) $ 356 $ (268 ) Currency interest rate swaps and other 27 — 18 — Total $ 92 $ (68 ) $ 374 $ (268 )
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
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 condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivatives Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Currency forwards Interest and other, net $ 6 $ (19 ) $ 2 $ (33 ) Currency interest rate swaps Interest and other, net (41 ) 80 (211 ) 283 Interest rate swaps Interest and other, net 7 (3 ) (8 ) (8 ) Total return swaps Various 78 (90 ) 92 (48 ) Other Various (6 ) (3 ) (2 ) (17 ) Total $ 44 $ (35 ) $ (127 ) $ 177
Interest and other, net [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	The effects of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges, recognized in interest and other, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Interest rate swap $ (34 ) $ 3 $ 188 $ 3 Hedged item 34 (3 ) (188 ) (3 ) Total $ — $ — $ — $ —

Acquisitions and Divestitures (

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The 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 the beginning of our 2015 fiscal year. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net revenue $ 15,778 $ 14,865 $ 43,112 $ 41,592 Net income $ 3,370 $ 3,016 $ 7,225 $ 6,996 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.69 $ 0.62 $ 1.48 $ 1.43
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Intel Security Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	The carrying amounts of the major classes of ISecG assets and liabilities held for sale included the following: (In Millions) Oct 1, Accounts receivable $ 309 Goodwill 3,600 Identified intangible assets 966 Other assets 202 Total assets held for sale $ 5,077 Deferred income $ 1,519 Other liabilities 362 Total liabilities held for sale $ 1,881
Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Total consideration to acquire Altera was $14.5 billion (net of $2.0 billion of cash and cash equivalents acquired) and comprised the following: (In Millions) Cash, net of cash acquired $ 14,401 Share-based awards assumed 50 Total $ 14,451
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major class in the acquisition of Altera were recognized as follows: (In Millions) Short-term investments $ 182 Receivables 368 Inventory 555 Other current assets 123 Property, plant & equipment 312 Goodwill 5,433 Identified intangible assets 7,566 Other long-term investments and assets 2,515 Deferred income (336 ) Other liabilities (283 ) Long-term debt (1,535 ) Deferred tax liabilities (449 ) Total $ 14,451
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition of Altera were recognized as follows based upon their fair values as of December 28, 2015: Fair Value (In Millions) Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (In Years) Developed technology $ 5,757 9 Customer relationships 1,121 12 Brands 87 6 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 6,965 In-process research and development 601 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 601 Total identified intangible assets $ 7,566

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combination, Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Goodwill activity for the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: (In Millions) Dec 26, Acquisitions Transfers Other Oct 1, Client Computing Group (CCG) $ 4,078 $ 65 $ 213 $ — $ 4,356 Data Center Group (DCG) 2,404 2,829 177 — 5,410 Internet of Things Group (IOTG) 428 622 36 — 1,086 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) — — — — — Intel Security Group (ISecG) 3,599 — — (3,599 ) — Software and Services Group (SSG) 441 — (441 ) — — Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) — 2,475 — — 2,475 All other 382 144 15 — 541 Total $ 11,332 $ 6,135 $ — $ (3,599 ) $ 13,868

Identified Intangible Assets (T

Identified Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]	Identified intangible assets at the end of each period were as follows: October 1, 2016 (In Millions) Gross Assets Accumulated Net Acquisition-related developed technology $ 7,399 $ (1,650 ) $ 5,749 Acquisition-related customer relationships 1,434 (225 ) 1,209 Acquisition-related brands 87 (15 ) 72 Licensed technology and patents 3,045 (1,373 ) 1,672 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 11,965 (3,263 ) 8,702 Acquisition-related brands — — — Other intangible assets 822 — 822 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 822 — 822 Total identified intangible assets $ 12,787 $ (3,263 ) $ 9,524 December 26, 2015 (In Millions) Gross Assets Accumulated Net Acquisition-related developed technology $ 2,928 $ (2,276 ) $ 652 Acquisition-related customer relationships 1,738 (1,219 ) 519 Acquisition-related brands 59 (55 ) 4 Licensed technology and patents 3,017 (1,200 ) 1,817 Identified intangible assets subject to amortization 7,742 (4,750 ) 2,992 Acquisition-related brands 767 — 767 Other intangible assets 174 — 174 Identified intangible assets not subject to amortization 941 — 941 Total identified intangible assets $ 8,683 $ (4,750 ) $ 3,933
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Amortization expenses recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Location Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Acquisition-related developed technology Cost of sales $ 235 $ 76 $ 705 $ 271 Acquisition-related customer relationships Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 69 66 234 192 Acquisition-related brands Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 5 2 19 6 Licensed technology and patents Cost of sales 76 71 218 211 Total amortization expenses $ 385 $ 215 $ 1,176 $ 680
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of October 1, 2016 , we expect future amortization expenses for each period to be as follows: (In Millions) Remainder of 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Acquisition-related developed technology $ 232 $ 794 $ 777 $ 774 $ 742 Acquisition-related customer relationships 33 123 122 122 120 Acquisition-related brands 5 13 13 13 13 Licensed technology and patents 75 261 212 200 174 Total future amortization expenses $ 345 $ 1,191 $ 1,124 $ 1,109 $ 1,049

Other Long-Term Assets (Tables)

Other Long-Term Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	Other long-term assets at the end of each period were as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Equity method investments $ 1,508 $ 1,590 Non-marketable cost method investments 3,157 2,933 Non-current deferred tax assets 730 1,052 Pre-payments for property, plant and equipment 476 623 Loans receivable 311 642 Grants receivable 324 318 Reverse repurchase agreements 250 350 Other 935 657 Total other long-term assets $ 7,691 $ 8,165

Restructuring and Other Charg38

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Restructuring and other charges for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, 2016 Restructuring Program $ 349 $ — $ 1,763 $ — 2013 and 2015 Restructuring Programs — 14 — 367 Other charges 23 — 23 — Total restructuring and other charges $ 372 $ 14 $ 1,786 $ 367
2016 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Restructuring and other charges by type for the 2016 Restructuring Program for the period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Oct 1, Employee severance and benefit arrangements $ 338 $ 1,752 Pension settlement charges 10 10 Asset impairments and other charges 1 1 Total restructuring and other charges $ 349 $ 1,763
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Restructuring and other activity for the 2016 Restructuring Program for the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: (In Millions) Employee Severance and Benefits Asset Impairments and Other Total Accrued restructuring balance as of December 26, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Additional accruals 1,511 1 1,512 Adjustments 150 — 150 Cash payments (940 ) — (940 ) Non-cash settlements (8 ) — (8 ) Accrued restructuring balance as of October 1, 2016 $ 713 $ 1 $ 714

Deferred Income (Tables)

Deferred Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Deferred income at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Deferred income on shipments of components to distributors $ 1,553 $ 920 Deferred income from software, services and other 171 1,268 Current deferred income 1,724 2,188 Non-current deferred income from software, services and other 63 530 Total deferred income $ 1,787 $ 2,718

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Our short-term debt at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Oct 1, Dec 26, Drafts payable $ 16 $ 41 Commercial paper 450 — Current portion of long-term debt 3,115 2,602 Less: debt issuance costs associated with the current portion of long-term debt (8 ) (9 ) Total short-term debt $ 3,573 $ 2,634
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Our long-term debt at the end of each period was as follows: (In Millions) Maturity Date Stated Interest Rate Oct 1, Dec 26, Second quarter 2016 debt issuance of $2.8 billion Senior notes May 2021 1.70% $ 499 $ — Senior notes May 2026 2.60% 998 — Senior notes May 2046 4.10% 1,243 — First quarter 2016 acquired Altera debt of $1.5 billion Senior notes May 2017 1.75% 501 — Senior notes November 2018 2.50% 605 — Senior notes November 2023 4.10% 425 — Fourth quarter 2015 debt issuance of $915 million Senior notes December 2045 4.70% 944 908 Fourth quarter 2015 Australian dollar-denominated debt issuance of A$800 million Senior notes 1 December 2019 3.25% 192 181 Senior notes 1 December 2022 4.00% 422 397 Third quarter 2015 debt issuance of $1.0 billion Senior notes August 2045 4.90% 1,027 1,009 Third quarter 2015 debt issuance of $7.0 billion Senior notes July 2020 2.45% 1,749 1,748 Senior notes July 2022 3.10% 1,035 996 Senior notes July 2025 3.70% 2,277 2,247 Senior notes July 2045 4.90% 1,999 1,998 2012 debt issuance of $6.2 billion Senior notes December 2017 1.35% 2,999 2,999 Senior notes December 2022 2.70% 1,557 1,492 Senior notes December 2032 4.00% 745 744 Senior notes December 2042 4.25% 924 924 2011 debt issuance of $5.0 billion Senior notes October 2016 1.95% 1,500 1,499 Senior notes October 2021 3.30% 1,998 1,997 Senior notes October 2041 4.80% 1,491 1,490 2009 debt issuance of $2.0 billion Junior subordinated convertible debentures August 2039 3.25% 1,114 1,103 2005 debt issuance of $1.6 billion Junior subordinated convertible debentures December 2035 2.95% 987 975 Long-term debt 27,231 22,707 Less: current portion of long-term debt (3,115 ) (2,602 ) Less: debt issuance costs (73 ) (69 ) Total long-term debt $ 24,043 $ 20,036

Employee Equity Incentive Pla41

Employee Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Units Estimated Values And Weighted Average Assumptions [Table Text Block]	We estimate the fair value of RSU 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 shares of common stock prior to vesting. We estimate the fair value of market-based restricted stock units, referred to in our 2016 Proxy Statement as outperformance restricted stock units (OSUs), using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant. We based the weighted average estimated value of RSU grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that we used in calculating the fair value, on estimates at the date of grant, for each period as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Estimated values $ 32.65 $ 26.62 $ 29.64 $ 31.64 Risk-free interest rate 0.7 % 0.6 % 0.9 % 0.6 % Dividend yield 3.0 % 3.4 % 3.3 % 2.9 % Volatility 24 % n/a 23 % 27 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted stock unit activity in the first nine months of 2016 was as follows: Number of RSUs (In Millions) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value December 26, 2015 107.4 $ 26.93 Granted 51.1 $ 29.64 Assumed in acquisition 7.3 $ 33.79 Vested (47.5 ) $ 26.18 Forfeited (9.5 ) $ 28.09 October 1, 2016 108.8 $ 28.89

Gains (Losses) on Equity Inve42

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) On Equity Investments, Net [Table Text Block]	The components of gains (losses) on equity investments, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Share of equity method investee losses, net $ (10 ) $ (22 ) $ (30 ) $ (81 ) Impairments (48 ) (28 ) (137 ) (107 ) Gains on sales, net 38 11 553 110 Dividends — 5 74 52 Other, net 8 199 28 323 Total gains (losses) on equity investments, net $ (12 ) $ 165 $ 488 $ 297

Interest and Other, Net (Tables

Interest and Other, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest And Other, Net [Table Text Block]	The components of interest and other, net for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Interest income $ 56 $ 31 $ 159 $ 91 Interest expense (180 ) (116 ) (575 ) (211 ) Other, net (8 ) (19 ) 76 29 Total interest and other, net $ (132 ) $ (104 ) $ (340 ) $ (91 )

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
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 for each period as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net income available to common stockholders $ 3,378 $ 3,109 $ 6,754 $ 7,807 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic 4,734 4,747 4,728 4,749 Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans 47 48 54 64 Dilutive effect of convertible debt 96 81 90 87 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted 4,877 4,876 4,872 4,900 Basic earnings per share of common stock $ 0.71 $ 0.65 $ 1.43 $ 1.64 Diluted earnings per share of common stock $ 0.69 $ 0.64 $ 1.39 $ 1.59

Other Comprehensive Income (L45

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component and related tax effects in the first nine months of 2016 were as follows: (In Millions) Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Prior Service Credits (Costs) Actuarial Gains (Losses) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total December 26, 2015 $ 1,749 $ 8 $ (266 ) $ (40 ) $ (876 ) $ (515 ) $ 60 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1,078 — 374 — (512 ) (1 ) 939 Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (530 ) — 28 6 46 — (450 ) Tax effects (191 ) (5 ) (128 ) (2 ) 177 — (149 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 357 (5 ) 274 4 (289 ) (1 ) 340 October 1, 2016 $ 2,106 $ 3 $ 8 $ (36 ) $ (1,165 ) $ (516 ) $ 400
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the consolidated condensed statements of income for each period were as follows: Income Before Taxes Impact Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Comprehensive Income Components Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Location Unrealized holding gains (losses) 1 on available-for-sale investments: $ 42 $ 11 $ 530 $ 85 Gains (losses) on equity investments, net — 1 — 1 Interest and other, net 42 12 530 86 Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives: Currency forwards (11 ) (81 ) (70 ) (217 ) Cost of sales (2 ) (50 ) (5 ) (145 ) Research and development 1 (16 ) — (38 ) Marketing, general and administrative — — 10 — Gains (losses) on equity investments, net Other instruments — — 1 — Gains (losses) on equity investments, net 19 — 36 — Interest and other, net 7 (147 ) (28 ) (400 ) Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit components: Prior service credits (costs) (2 ) (2 ) (6 ) (6 ) Actuarial gains (losses) (20 ) (15 ) (46 ) (43 ) (22 ) (17 ) (52 ) (49 ) Total amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 27 $ (152 ) $ 450 $ (363 )

Operating Segments Information

Operating Segments Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Net revenue and operating income (loss) for each period were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (In Millions) Oct 1, Sep 26, Oct 1, Sep 26, Net revenue: Client Computing Group Platform $ 8,258 $ 8,094 $ 22,395 $ 22,280 Other 634 412 1,384 1,183 8,892 8,506 23,779 23,463 Data Center Group Platform 4,164 3,857 11,589 10,842 Other 378 283 979 831 4,542 4,140 12,568 11,673 Internet of Things Group Platform 605 501 1,673 1,450 Other 84 80 239 223 689 581 1,912 1,673 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group 649 655 1,760 1,943 Intel Security Group 537 506 1,611 1,473 Programmable Solutions Group 425 — 1,249 — All other 44 77 134 216 Total net revenue $ 15,778 $ 14,465 $ 43,013 $ 40,441 Operating income (loss): Client Computing Group $ 3,327 $ 2,433 $ 7,123 $ 5,447 Data Center Group 2,110 2,130 5,639 5,672 Internet of Things Group 191 150 403 382 Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (134 ) 51 (453 ) 215 Intel Security Group 115 97 297 134 Programmable Solutions Group 78 — (184 ) — All other (1,225 ) (669 ) (4,477 ) (2,147 ) Total operating income $ 4,462 $ 4,192 $ 8,348 $ 9,703

Change in Accounting Estimate (

Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Service Life [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate Impact, Operating Income	$ 425	$ 925
Change in Accounting Estimate Impact, Net Income	$ 300	$ 650
Change in Accounting Estimate Impact, Earnings Per Share	$ 0.06	$ 0.13
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		5 years	4 years

Recent Accounting Standards (De

Recent Accounting Standards (Details) - New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)
Current Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Assets	$ (2,000)
Non-Current Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Assets	430
Current Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Liabilities	(21)
Non-Current Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Liabilities	$ (1,600)

Fair Value (Detail)

Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 9,747		$ 9,747		$ 7,323
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	48	$ 28	137	$ 107
Loans receivable	868		868		794
Non-marketable cost method investments	3,157		3,157		2,933
Reverse repurchase agreements	1,018		1,018		3,368
Long-term debt	24,043		24,043		20,036
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	28,015		28,015		32,662
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	389		389		245
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Grants Receivable	557		557		593
Loans receivable	265		265		315
Non-marketable cost method investments	3,157		3,157		2,933
Reverse repurchase agreements	250		250		1,000
Short-term debt	3,557		3,557		2,593
Long-term debt	24,043		24,043		20,036
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable					199
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Grants Receivable	559		559		600
Loans receivable	265		265		315
Non-marketable cost method investments, Fair Value Disclosure	4,014		4,014		3,904
Reverse repurchase agreements	250		250		1,000
Short-term debt, Fair Value Disclosure	4,198		4,198		3,076
Long-term debt	26,423		26,423		20,893
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, Fair Value Disclosure					200
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,193		3,193		2,308
Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	1,579		1,579		1,631
Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,815		4,815		3,015
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	160		160		369
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	6,022		6,022		5,960
Corporate Debt, Financial Institution Instruments, Government Debt, And Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	508	821	508	821
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	401	148	401	148
Non-marketable equity investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	48	$ 27	132	$ 100
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	113		113		1,829
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	2,695		2,695		9,515
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	50		50		130
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	768		768		2,368
Short-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,329		1,329		1,120
Short-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,600		1,600		1,072
Short-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	341		341		490
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets, Fair Value Disclosure	313		313		445
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	292		292		137
Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,905		1,905		1,208
Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,621		1,621		552
Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	663		663		127
Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Asset-Backed 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		4
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, Fair Value Disclosure	245		245		40
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	311		311		342
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	368		368		212
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	21		21		33
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	16,516		16,516		19,145
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		2
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Grants Receivable	0		0		0
Loans receivable	0		0		0
Non-marketable cost method investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Reverse repurchase agreements	0		0		0
Short-term debt, Fair Value Disclosure	2,003		2,003		1,513
Long-term debt	15,880		15,880		14,058
Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, Fair Value Disclosure					0
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,273		2,273		1,744
Level 1 [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	904		904		930
Level 1 [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,399		2,399		1,107
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 assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
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	6,022		6,022		5,891
Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Corporate Debt 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		0
Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,910		1,910		8,238
Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Government Debt [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		0
Level 1 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [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		0
Level 1 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	492		492		336
Level 1 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	195		195		145
Level 1 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	93		93		65
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, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		32
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,063		1,063		407
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	697		697		171
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	468		468		79
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Asset-Backed 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		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, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		2
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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	11,411		11,411		13,388
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	389		389		243
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Grants Receivable	559		559		600
Loans receivable	265		265		315
Non-marketable cost method investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Reverse repurchase agreements	250		250		1,000
Short-term debt, Fair Value Disclosure	2,195		2,195		1,563
Long-term debt	10,543		10,543		6,835
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, Fair Value Disclosure					200
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	920		920		564
Level 2 [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	675		675		701
Level 2 [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,416		2,416		1,908
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 assets, Fair Value Disclosure	153		153		275
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		0		69
Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	113		113		1,829
Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	785		785		1,277
Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	50		50		130
Level 2 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	768		768		2,368
Level 2 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	823		823		764
Level 2 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,405		1,405		927
Level 2 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	248		248		425
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, Fair Value Disclosure	313		313		412
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	292		292		137
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	842		842		801
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	924		924		381
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	195		195		48
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Asset-Backed 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		0
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, Fair Value Disclosure	178		178		30
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	311		311		342
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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	368		368		210
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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	21		21		33
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	88		88		129
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Grants Receivable	0		0		0
Loans receivable	0		0		0
Non-marketable cost method investments, Fair Value Disclosure	4,014		4,014		3,904
Reverse repurchase agreements	0		0		0
Short-term debt, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Long-term debt	0		0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | NVIDIA Corporation cross-license agreement liability [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, Fair Value Disclosure					0
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Government Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0		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 assets, Fair Value Disclosure	7		7		94
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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Corporate Debt 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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Government Debt [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	14		14		20
Level 3 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Short-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [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		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, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		1
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt 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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Financial Institution Instruments [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Government Debt [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		0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Investments [Member] | Asset-Backed 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		4
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, Fair Value Disclosure	67		67		10
Loans receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		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 liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0

Cash and Investments (Detail)

Cash and Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Available-for-sale investments	$ 16,339	$ 22,007
Cash	1,126	1,466
Equity method investments	1,508	1,590
Loans receivable	868	794
Non-marketable cost method investments	3,157	2,933
Reverse repurchase agreements	1,018	3,368
Trading assets	9,747	7,323
Total cash and investments	$ 33,763	$ 39,481

Cash and Investments, Available

Cash and Investments, Available-for-Sale Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Fair Value	$ 10,317		$ 10,317
Adjusted Cost, Total	13,101		13,101		$ 19,311
Gross Unrealized Gains, Total	3,248		3,248		2,710
Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	(10)		(10)		(14)
Fair Value, Total	16,339		16,339		22,007
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	195	$ 1,076	4,000	$ 1,185
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	41	12	538	97
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value	4,217		4,217
Due in 1-2 years, Fair Value	2,095		2,095
Due in 2-5 years, Fair Value	2,095		2,095
Instruments not due at a single maturity date, Fair Value	1,910		1,910
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	87	$ 134	216	$ 134
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	0		0		5
Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0		0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0		(1)
Fair Value	0		0		4
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	3,347		3,347		4,164
Gross Unrealized Gains	8		8		3
Gross Unrealized Losses	(8)		(8)		(10)
Fair Value	3,347		3,347		4,157
Financial Institution Instruments [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	5,910		5,910		11,140
Gross Unrealized Gains	7		7		1
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)		(1)		(2)
Fair Value	5,916		5,916		11,139
Government Debt [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	1,051		1,051		748
Gross Unrealized Gains	3		3		0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0		(1)
Fair Value	1,054		1,054		747
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	2,793		2,793		3,254
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,230		3,230		2,706
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)		(1)		0
Fair Value	6,022		6,022		$ 5,960
Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	10,308		10,308
Due in 1 year or less, Cost	4,220		4,220
Due in 1-2 years, Cost	2,090		2,090
Due in 2-5 years, Cost	2,088		2,088
Instruments not due at a single maturity date, Cost	$ 1,910		$ 1,910

Cash and Investments, Equity Me

Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Value, equity method investments	$ 1,508		$ 1,508		$ 1,590
Carrying Value, cost method investments	$ 3,157		$ 3,157		2,933
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	49.00%		49.00%
Carrying Value, equity method investments	$ 886		$ 886		872
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount	$ 886		$ 886
Percentage Of Purchase Commitment Of Production Output And Production Related Services	49.00%		49.00%
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	$ 115	$ 115	$ 315	$ 315
Due to Related Parties	$ 90		$ 90		20
Cloudera, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	16.00%		16.00%
Carrying Value, equity method investments	$ 233		$ 233		256
Carrying Value, cost method investments	$ 454		$ 454		$ 454

Cash and Investments, Non-marke

Cash and Investments, Non-marketable Cost Method Investments (Details) $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions	Oct. 01, 2016CNY (¥)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Value, cost method investments		$ 3,157	$ 2,933
Beijing UniSpreadtrum Technology Ltd. [Member] | Subject To Regulatory Approvals And Other Closing Conditions [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Value, cost method investments	¥ 9	$ 1,500
Cost Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%	20.00%
Beijing UniSpreadtrum Technology Ltd Phase One [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Value, cost method investments		$ 966
Beijing UniSpreadtrum Technology Ltd. Phase Two [Member] | Subject To Regulatory Approvals And Other Closing Conditions [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Value, cost method investments		$ 500

Cash and Investments, Trading A

Cash and Investments, Trading Assets (Detail) - Debt Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)	$ 72	$ (88)	$ 245	$ (151)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	$ (54)	$ 72	$ (224)	$ 138

Inventories (Detail)

Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 688	$ 532
Work in process	3,443	2,893
Finished goods	1,652	1,742
Total inventories	$ 5,783	$ 5,167

Derivative Financial Instrume56

Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 29,234	$ 23,785	$ 29,234	$ 23,785	$ 26,655
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Subject to Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Recognized	552		552		482
Derivative Assets Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet	0		0		0
Derivative Assets Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Net Amounts Presented In The Balance Sheet	552		552		482
Derivative Assets Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(243)		(243)		(201)
Derivative Assets Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Cash And Non-Cash Collateral Received Or Pledged	(210)		(210)		(188)
Derivative Assets Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Net Amount	99		99		93
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Gross Amounts Recognized	1,018		1,018		3,368
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet	0		0		0
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Net Amounts Presented In The Balance Sheet	1,018		1,018		3,368
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	0		0		0
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Cash And Non-Cash Collateral Received Or Pledged	(1,018)		(1,018)		(3,368)
Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Net Amount	0		0		0
Total Assets, Gross Amounts Recognized	1,570		1,570		3,850
Total Assets, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet	0		0		0
Total Assets, Net Amounts Presented In The Balance Sheet	1,570		1,570		3,850
Total Assets, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(243)		(243)		(201)
Total Assets, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received Or Pledged	(1,228)		(1,228)		(3,556)
Total Assets, Net Amount	99		99		93
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	385		385		242
Derivative Liabilities Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet	0		0		0
Derivative Liabilities Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Net Amounts Presented In The Balance Sheet	385		385		242
Derivative Liabilities Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(243)		(243)		(201)
Derivative Liabilities Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet - Cash And Non-Cash Collateral Received Or Pledged	(142)		(142)		(27)
Derivative Liabilities Subject To Master Netting Arrangements, Net Amount	0		0		14
Total Liabilities, Gross Amounts Recognized	385		385		242
Total Liabilities, Gross Amounts Offset In The Balance Sheet	0		0		0
Total Liabilities, Net Amounts Presented In The Balance Sheet	385		385		242
Total Liabilities, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Financial Instruments	(243)		(243)		(201)
Total Liabilities, Gross Amounts Not Offset In The Balance Sheet - Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received Or Pledged	(142)		(142)		(27)
Total Liabilities, Net Amount	0		0		14
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	92	(68)	374	(268)
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	34	(3)	(188)	(3)
Net Change In Unrealized Gain Loss Recognized In Income Statement On Fair Value Hedging Instruments And On Hedged Item In Fair Value Hedge	0	0	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	44	(35)	(127)	177
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)	0	0	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	313		313		445
Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	155		155		20
Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	158		158		425
Other Long-Term Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	245		245		40
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	225		225		11
Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	20		20		29
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	368		368		212
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	15		15		83
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	353		353		129
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	21		21		33
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	1		1		16
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	20		20		17
Currency Forwards [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	10,639	12,395	10,639	12,395	11,212
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	65	(68)	356	(268)
Currency Forwards [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest and other, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	6	(19)	2	(33)
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	155		155		20
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	41		41		20
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	2		2		3
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	1		1		0
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	15		15		83
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	25		25		63
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	1		1		2
Currency Forwards [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	1		1		0
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	7,194	4,966	7,194	4,966	5,509
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest and other, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	(41)	80	(211)	283
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0		0
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	112		112		370
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	48		48		7
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	8		8		18
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	0		0		0
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	309		309		52
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,600
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0		0
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	0		0		0
Embedded Debt Derivatives [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	19		19		17
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	6,446	1,740	6,446	1,740	5,212
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	(34)	3	188	3
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest and other, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	7	(3)	(8)	(8)
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0		0
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	3		3		2
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	175		175		1
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	0		0		0
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	19		19		12
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		14
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Total Return Swaps [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,276	1,020	1,276	1,020	1,061
Total Return Swaps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Various [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	78	(90)	92	(48)
Total Return Swaps [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0		32
Total Return Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Total Return Swaps [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	0		0		2
Total Return Swaps [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Other Derivative Instruments [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	79	64	79	64	61
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	27	0	18	0
Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Various [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income On Derivatives	(6)	(3)	(2)	(17)
Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Current	2		2		1
Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Other Long-Term Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	11		11		11
Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current	0		0		0
Other Derivative Instruments [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Statements of Financial Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0		0		0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	17,833	17,361	17,833	17,361	16,721
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Chinese Yuan [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,600	2,650	1,600	2,650	2,231
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Euro [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	6,199	6,546	6,199	6,546	6,084
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Israeli Shekel [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,985	1,938	1,985	1,938	1,674
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Japanese Yen [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	2,890	2,733	2,890	2,733	2,663
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Currencies [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 5,159	$ 3,494	$ 5,159	$ 3,494	$ 4,069

Acquisitions (Detail)

Acquisitions (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 13,868		$ 11,332
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 811
Number of Businesses Acquired	8
Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payment to Acquire Business, Net	$ 14,401
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	50
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 14,451
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents		$ 2,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Short-term Investments		182
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables		368
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory		555
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other		123
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment		312
Goodwill		5,433
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill		7,566
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets		2,515
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue		(336)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other		(283)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt		(1,535)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent		(449)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		14,451
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles		6,965
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets		601
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles		5,757
Customer Relationships [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles		1,121
Brands [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles		87
In Process Research and Development [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets		$ 601

Acquisitions, Acquired Finite-L

Acquisitions, Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - Altera Corporation [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	9 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years
Brands [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	6 years

Acquisitions, Pro Forma Informa

Acquisitions, Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$ 15,778	$ 14,865	$ 43,112	$ 41,592
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	$ 3,370	$ 3,016	$ 7,225	$ 6,996
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.69	$ 0.62	$ 1.48	$ 1.43
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			$ 387
Fair Value Adjustment to Deferred Income [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			64
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			$ 94

Divestitures (Details)

Divestitures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current	$ 5,100	$ 71
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current	1,881	$ 56
Intel Security Group [Member] | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment	309
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Current	3,600
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Current	966
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current	202
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current	5,077
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Revenue, Current	1,519
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	362
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current	1,881
Subject To Regulatory Approvals And Other Closing Conditions [Member] | Intel Security Group [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Transaction Value	4,200
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)	507
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 3,100
Discontinued Operation, Equity Method Investment Retained after Disposal, Ownership Interest after Disposal	49.00%
Proceeds from Divestitures of Businesses Financed	$ 2,200
Disposal Group, Ownership Percent Sold	51.00%

Goodwill (Detail)

Goodwill (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 11,332
Goodwill, Acquisitions	6,135
Goodwill, Transfers	0
Goodwill, Other	(3,599)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	13,868
Client Computing Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	4,078
Goodwill, Acquisitions	65
Goodwill, Transfers	213
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	4,356
Data Center Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	2,404
Goodwill, Acquisitions	2,829
Goodwill, Transfers	177
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	5,410
Internet of Things Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	428
Goodwill, Acquisitions	622
Goodwill, Transfers	36
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,086
Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	0
Goodwill, Acquisitions	0
Goodwill, Transfers	0
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	0
Intel Security Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,599
Goodwill, Acquisitions	0
Goodwill, Transfers	0
Goodwill, Other	(3,599)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	0
Software and services operating segments [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	441
Goodwill, Acquisitions	0
Goodwill, Transfers	(441)
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	0
Programmable Solutions Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	0
Goodwill, Acquisitions	2,475
Goodwill, Transfers	0
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,475
All other [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	382
Goodwill, Acquisitions	144
Goodwill, Transfers	15
Goodwill, Other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 541

Identified Intangible Assets, F

Identified Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Subject to Amortization	$ 11,965		$ 11,965		$ 7,742
Accumulated Amortization	(3,263)		(3,263)		(4,750)
Amortization of intangibles	385	$ 215	1,176	$ 680
Net	8,702		8,702		2,992
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of 2016	345		345
Future Amortization Expense, 2017	1,191		1,191
Future Amortization Expense, 2018	1,124		1,124
Future Amortization Expense, 2019	1,109		1,109
Future Amortization Expense, 2020	1,049		1,049
Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Subject to Amortization	7,399		7,399		2,928
Accumulated Amortization	(1,650)		(1,650)		(2,276)
Net	5,749		5,749		652
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of 2016	232		232
Future Amortization Expense, 2017	794		794
Future Amortization Expense, 2018	777		777
Future Amortization Expense, 2019	774		774
Future Amortization Expense, 2020	742		742
Acquisition-related Developed Technology [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	235	76	705	271
Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Subject to Amortization	1,434		1,434		1,738
Accumulated Amortization	(225)		(225)		(1,219)
Net	1,209		1,209		519
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of 2016	33		33
Future Amortization Expense, 2017	123		123
Future Amortization Expense, 2018	122		122
Future Amortization Expense, 2019	122		122
Future Amortization Expense, 2020	120		120
Acquisition-related Customer Relationships [Member] | Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	69	66	234	192
Acquisition-related Brands [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Subject to Amortization	87		87		59
Accumulated Amortization	(15)		(15)		(55)
Net	72		72		4
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of 2016	5		5
Future Amortization Expense, 2017	13		13
Future Amortization Expense, 2018	13		13
Future Amortization Expense, 2019	13		13
Future Amortization Expense, 2020	13		13
Acquisition-related Brands [Member] | Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	5	2	19	6
Licensed Technology and Patents [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Subject to Amortization	3,045		3,045		3,017
Accumulated Amortization	(1,373)		(1,373)		(1,200)
Net	1,672		1,672		$ 1,817
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of 2016	75		75
Future Amortization Expense, 2017	261		261
Future Amortization Expense, 2018	212		212
Future Amortization Expense, 2019	200		200
Future Amortization Expense, 2020	174		174
Licensed Technology and Patents [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 76	$ 71	$ 218	$ 211

Identified Intangible Assets, I

Identified Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Not Subject to Amortization	$ 822	$ 941
Acquisition-related Brands [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Not Subject to Amortization	0	767
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets, Not Subject to Amortization	$ 822	$ 174

Identified Intangible Assets, T

Identified Intangible Assets, Total Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 28, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identified intangible assets, gross	$ 12,787		$ 8,683
Identified intangible assets, net	$ 9,524		$ 3,933
Altera Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill		$ 7,566

Other Long-Term Assets (Detail)

Other Long-Term Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Equity method investments	$ 1,508	$ 1,590
Non-marketable cost method investments	3,157	2,933
Non-current deferred tax assets	730	1,052
Pre-payments for property, plant and equipment	476	623
Loans receivable	311	642
Grants receivable	324	318
Reverse Repurchase Agreements	250	350
Other	935	657
Total other long-term assets	7,691	$ 8,165
Transfers From Other Long-Term Assets to Property, Plant, And Equipment Related To Prepaid Equipment	$ 180

Restructuring and Other Charg66

Restructuring and Other Charges (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)Employee	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 372	$ 14	$ 1,786	$ 367
Other Nonrecurring Expense	23	0	23	0
2016 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			1,512
Restructuring and other charges	349	0	$ 1,763	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee			15,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	349		$ 1,763
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued restructuring, Beginning Balance			0
Accrued restructuring, Ending Balance	714		714
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			150
Payments for Restructuring			(940)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(8)
2016 Restructuring Program [Member] | Employee severance and benefit arrangements [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			1,511
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	338		1,752
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued restructuring, Beginning Balance			0
Accrued restructuring, Ending Balance	713		713
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			150
Payments for Restructuring			(940)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			(8)
2016 Restructuring Program [Member] | Pension Settlement [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Pension Settlement Charges	10		10
2016 Restructuring Program [Member] | Asset impairments and other restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			1
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	1		1
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued restructuring, Beginning Balance			0
Accrued restructuring, Ending Balance	1		1
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Payments for Restructuring			0
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash			0
2015 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	0	$ 14	0	$ 367
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued restructuring, Beginning Balance			70
Accrued restructuring, Ending Balance	$ 17		$ 17

Deferred Income (Detail)

Deferred Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 26, 2015
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Current deferred income	$ 1,724	$ 2,188
Total deferred income	1,787	2,718
Shipments of components to distributors [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Current deferred income	1,553	920
Software Services And Other [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Current deferred income	171	1,268
Non-current deferred income	$ 63	$ 530

Borrowings, Short-term Debt (De

Borrowings, Short-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Drafts payable	$ 16		$ 41
Commercial paper	450		0
Current portion of long-term debt	3,115		2,602
Less: debt issuance costs associated with current portion of long-term debt	(8)		(9)
Total short-term debt	3,573		2,634
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	5,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period	4,000
Temporary equity	886		897
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due August 2039 At 3.25% [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 1,114		$ 1,103
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger	130.00%
Trading Days During Thirty 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 Preceding Fiscal Quarter, Surrender for Conversion	30 days
Commercial Paper [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Board Of Directors Maximum Borrowing Capacity Authorization	$ 5,000
Short-term Debt, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period	$ 3,000	$ 900

Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Det

Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Details) AUD in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016AUD	Dec. 26, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 27,231		$ 22,707
Less: current portion of long-term debt	(3,115)		(2,602)
Less: debt issuance costs	(73)		(69)
Total long-term debt	24,043		20,036
Derivative, Notional Amount	29,234		26,655	$ 23,785
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	7,194		5,509	$ 4,966
2016 Senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 2,800
2016 Senior notes due May 2021 at 1.70% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	May 19, 2021
Stated Interest Rate	1.70%	1.70%
Long-term debt	$ 499		0
2016 Senior notes due May 2026 at 2.60% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	May 19, 2026
Stated Interest Rate	2.60%	2.60%
Long-term debt	$ 998		0
2016 Senior notes due May 2046 at 4.10% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	May 19, 2046
Stated Interest Rate	4.10%	4.10%
Long-term debt	$ 1,243		0
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	1,500
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,500
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due May 2017 at 1.75% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	May 15, 2017
Stated Interest Rate	1.75%	1.75%
Long-term debt	$ 501		0
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due November 2018 at 2.50% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Nov. 15, 2018
Stated Interest Rate	2.50%	2.50%
Long-term debt	$ 605		0
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due November 2023 at 4.10% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Nov. 15, 2023
Stated Interest Rate	4.10%	4.10%
Long-term debt	$ 425		0
2015 Senior notes due December 2045 at 4.70% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 915
Maturity Date	Dec. 14, 2045
Stated Interest Rate	4.70%	4.70%
Long-term debt	$ 944		908
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | AUD		AUD 800
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 577
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2019 at 3.25% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 1, 2019
Stated Interest Rate	3.25%	3.25%
Long-term debt	$ 192		181
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2022 at 4.00% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 1, 2022
Stated Interest Rate	4.00%	4.00%
Long-term debt	$ 422		397
2015 Senior notes due August 2045 at 4.90% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,000
Maturity Date	Aug. 11, 2045
Stated Interest Rate	4.90%	4.90%
Long-term debt	$ 1,027		1,009
July 2015 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 7,000
2015 Senior notes due July 2020 at 2.45% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jul. 29, 2020
Stated Interest Rate	2.45%	2.45%
Long-term debt	$ 1,749		1,748
2015 Senior notes due July 2022 at 3.10% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jul. 29, 2022
Stated Interest Rate	3.10%	3.10%
Long-term debt	$ 1,035		996
2015 Senior notes due July 2025 at 3.70% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jul. 29, 2025
Stated Interest Rate	3.70%	3.70%
Long-term debt	$ 2,277		2,247
2015 Senior notes due July 2045 at 4.90% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jul. 29, 2045
Stated Interest Rate	4.90%	4.90%
Long-term debt	$ 1,999		1,998
2012 Senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 6,200
2012 Senior notes due December 2017 at 1.35% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 15, 2017
Stated Interest Rate	1.35%	1.35%
Long-term debt	$ 2,999		2,999
2012 Senior notes due December 2022 at 2.70% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 15, 2022
Stated Interest Rate	2.70%	2.70%
Long-term debt	$ 1,557		1,492
2012 Senior notes due December 2032 at 4.00% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 15, 2032
Stated Interest Rate	4.00%	4.00%
Long-term debt	$ 745		744
2012 Senior notes due December 2042 at 4.25% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Dec. 15, 2042
Stated Interest Rate	4.25%	4.25%
Long-term debt	$ 924		924
2011 Senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 5,000
2011 Senior notes due October 2016 at 1.95% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Oct. 1, 2016
Stated Interest Rate	1.95%	1.95%
Long-term debt	$ 1,500		1,499
2011 Senior notes due October 2021 at 3.30% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Oct. 1, 2021
Stated Interest Rate	3.30%	3.30%
Long-term debt	$ 1,998		1,997
2011 Senior notes due October 2041 at 4.80% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Oct. 1, 2041
Stated Interest Rate	4.80%	4.80%
Long-term debt	$ 1,491		1,490
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due August 2039 At 3.25% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 2,000
Maturity Date	Aug. 1, 2039
Stated Interest Rate	3.25%	3.25%
Long-term debt	$ 1,114		1,103
Less: current portion of long-term debt	(1,114)		(1,103)
2005 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due December 2035 at 2.95% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,600
Maturity Date	Dec. 15, 2035
Stated Interest Rate	2.95%	2.95%
Long-term debt	$ 987		$ 975

Retirement Benefit Plans (Detai

Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
U.S. Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes	$ 450
U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes	$ 90

Employee Equity Incentive Pla71

Employee Equity Incentive Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation	$ 324	$ 309	$ 1,136	$ 1,009
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of RSUs outstanding, beginning balance			107.4
Number of RSUs granted			51.1
Number of RSUs assumed in acquisition			7.3
Number of RSUs vested			(47.5)
Number of RSUs forfeited			(9.5)
Number of RSUs outstanding, ending balance	108.8		108.8
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted-average grant date fair value of RSU balance (in dollars per share)	$ 28.89		$ 28.89		$ 26.93
Weighted-average grant date fair value of granted RSUs (in dollars per share)	$ 32.65	$ 26.62	29.64	$ 31.64
Weighted-average grant date fair value of vested RSUs (in dollars per share)			26.18
Weighted-average grant date fair value of forfeited RSUs (in dollars per share)			28.09
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Acquired in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 33.79
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	0.70%	0.60%	0.90%	0.60%
Dividend yield	3.00%	3.40%	3.30%	2.90%
Volatility (percent)	24.00%		23.00%	27.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of RSUs granted			3.5
Number of RSUs outstanding, ending balance	6.7		6.7
2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	217		217
2006 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	165		165
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			16.5	15.8
Employee Purchases, Amount			$ 415	$ 421
Restricted Stock or Stock Units, 2006 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value			1,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested			$ 1,200

Common Stock Repurchases (Detai

Common Stock Repurchases (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Common Stock Repurchases [Line Items]
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			13.9	12.8
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation			$ 434	$ 416
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Repurchases [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 65,000		65,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 7,300		$ 7,300
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	13.1	34.8	65.9	79.7
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 461	$ 1,000	$ 2,100	$ 2,500
Accumulated Stock Repurchased During Program, Total Shares	4,800		4,800
Accumulated Stock Repurchased During Program, Total Value	$ 107,000		$ 107,000

Gains (Losses) on Equity Inve73

Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Share of equity method investee losses, net	$ (10)	$ (22)	$ (30)	$ (81)
Impairments	(48)	(28)	(137)	(107)
Other, net	8	199	28	323
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	(12)	165	488	297
Equity Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gains on sales, net	38	11	553	110
Dividends	$ 0	$ 5	74	52
ASML Holding N.V. [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gains on sales, net			$ 407	$ 0

Interest and Other, Net (Detail

Interest and Other, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Interest and Other, Net [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 56	$ 31	$ 159	$ 91
Interest expense	(180)	(116)	(575)	(211)
Other, net	(8)	(19)	76	29
Total interest and other, net	(132)	(104)	(340)	(91)
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 36	$ 52	$ 82	$ 202

Earnings Per Share (Detail)

Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,378	$ 3,109	$ 6,754	$ 7,807
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic	4,734	4,747	4,728	4,749
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans (shares)	47	48	54	64
Dilutive effect of convertible debt (shares)	96	81	90	87
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted	4,877	4,876	4,872	4,900
Basic earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.65	$ 1.43	$ 1.64
Diluted earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.64	$ 1.39	$ 1.59
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (shares)	0	4		2

Other Comprehensive Income (L76

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			$ 939
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (27)	$ 152	(450)	$ 363
Tax effects			(149)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	480	(980)	340	(1,001)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	2,106		2,106		$ 1,749
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			1,078
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(530)
Tax effects			(191)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			357
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	3		3		8
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			0
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Tax effects			(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(5)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	8		8		(266)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			374
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			28
Tax effects			(128)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			274
Prior service credits (costs) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(36)		(36)		(40)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			0
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2	2	6	6
Tax effects			(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			4
Actuarial gains (losses) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(1,165)		(1,165)		(876)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(512)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	20	$ 15	46	$ 43
Tax effects			177
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(289)
Foreign currency translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(516)		(516)		(515)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(1)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Tax effects			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(1)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 400		$ 400		$ 60

Other Comprehensive Income (L77

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	$ (12)	$ 165	$ 488	$ 297
Interest and other, net	(132)	(104)	(340)	(91)
Income before taxes	4,318	4,253	8,496	9,909
Cost of sales	(5,795)	(5,354)	(16,927)	(15,352)
Research and development	(3,069)	(2,927)	(9,460)	(9,009)
Marketing, general and administrative	(2,006)	(1,910)	(6,239)	(5,812)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	27	(152)	450	(363)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			15
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			530
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments [Member] | Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	42	11	530	85
Interest and other, net	0	1	0	1
Income before taxes	42	12	530	86
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(28)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives [Member] | Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before taxes	7	(147)	(28)	(400)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives [Member] | Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Currency Forwards [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	0	0	10	0
Cost of sales	(11)	(81)	(70)	(217)
Research and development	(2)	(50)	(5)	(145)
Marketing, general and administrative	1	(16)	0	(38)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives [Member] | Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Other Derivative Instruments [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net	0	0	1	0
Interest and other, net	19	0	36	0
Prior service credits (costs) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Actuarial gains (losses) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(20)	(15)	(46)	(43)
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit components [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (22)	$ (17)	$ (52)	$ (49)

Contingencies (Detail)

Contingencies (Detail) $ / shares in Units, € in Billions, $ in Billions	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012$ / shares	May 31, 2009USD ($)	May 31, 2009EUR (€)	Aug. 19, 2010$ / shares
McAfee, Inc. [Member] | McAfee Shareholder Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, 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
McAfee, Inc. [Member] | McAfee Shareholder Litigation [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Plaintiffs Damages Expert Value Assertion of Share of Acquiree for Purposes of Assessing Damages	$ 62.08
EC Fine [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid Value		$ 1.4	€ 1.1

Operating Segments Informatio79

Operating Segments Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 15,778	$ 14,465	$ 43,013	$ 40,441
Operating income (loss)	4,462	4,192	8,348	9,703
Client Computing Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	8,892	8,506	23,779	23,463
Operating income (loss)	3,327	2,433	7,123	5,447
Client Computing Group [Member] | Platform [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	8,258	8,094	22,395	22,280
Client Computing Group [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	634	412	1,384	1,183
Data Center Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	4,542	4,140	12,568	11,673
Operating income (loss)	2,110	2,130	5,639	5,672
Data Center Group [Member] | Platform [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	4,164	3,857	11,589	10,842
Data Center Group [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	378	283	979	831
Internet of Things Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	689	581	1,912	1,673
Operating income (loss)	191	150	403	382
Internet of Things Group [Member] | Platform [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	605	501	1,673	1,450
Internet of Things Group [Member] | Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	84	80	239	223
Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	649	655	1,760	1,943
Operating income (loss)	(134)	51	(453)	215
Intel Security Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	537	506	1,611	1,473
Operating income (loss)	115	97	297	134
Programmable Solutions Group [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	425	0	1,249	0
Operating income (loss)	78	0	(184)	0
All other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net revenue	44	77	134	216
Operating income (loss)	$ (1,225)	$ (669)	$ (4,477)	$ (2,147)