Derivative Financial Instrument (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 29, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional amount of FX forward contract, designated as cash flow hedges	$ 93	$ 67
Notional amount of FX forward contract, not designated for hedge accounting	$ 74	$ 32

Notional amount of FX forward contract, not designated for hedge accounting

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Namespace Prefix:	nvda_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant