Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill (Detail)

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Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $ 9,254  
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions 114  
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 20  
Goodwill, Ending Balance 9,388  
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss 713 713
PC Client Group [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 2,918  
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions 12  
Goodwill, Ending Balance 2,930  
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss 341 341
Data Center Group [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 1,553  
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions 90  
Goodwill, Ending Balance 1,643  
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss 279 279
Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance   844
Goodwill, Ending Balance 844 844
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss 93 93
Software and Services Operating Segments [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 3,939  
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions 5  
Goodwill - Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 20  
Goodwill, Ending Balance 3,964  
Unallocated [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill - Additions due to acquisitions 7  
Goodwill, Ending Balance $ 7