Balance Sheet Components - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 28, 2018 USD ($)
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Outstanding inventory purchase obligations	$ 1,560

The carrying amount of the cancelable and non-cancelable purchase order commitments for inventory as of the balance sheet date.

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