Investments, Equity Method and Cost Method Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 29, 2018 |
Dec. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Equity method investments | $ 1,624 | $ 1,774 | |
| Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital | 2,802 | 5,236 | $ 1,080 |
| IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member] | |||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Equity method investments | $ 1,574 | $ 1,505 | |
| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 49.00% | 49.00% | |
| Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party | $ 494 | $ 415 | $ 400 |
| McAfee [Member] | |||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Equity method investments | $ 0 | $ 153 | |
| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 49.00% | 49.00% | |
| Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital | $ 735 | ||
| Other Equity Method Investments [Member] | |||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Equity method investments | $ 50 | $ 116 | |
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