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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2015
May 11, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Estimated restructuring charges in FY2016 - maximum $ 125nvda_EstimatedrestructuringchargesinFY2016maximum  
Estimated restructuring charges in FY2016 - minimum 100nvda_EstimatedrestructuringchargesinFY2016minimum  
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 2.4us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesAcquired  
Subsequent Event [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
stock repurchase prepayment   $ 400nvda_Stockrepurchaseprepayment
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Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired   14.0us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesAcquired
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