| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 07, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000002488 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 7, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AMD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
