| Cover Page | Oct. 27, 2020 | Jul. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2020 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-07882 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-1692300 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2485 Augustine Drive | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Clara | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95054 | |
| City Area Code | 408 | |
| Local Phone Number | 749-4000 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | |
| Trading Symbol | AMD | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000002488 | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
