NVIDIA (NVDA) 10-Q 19 Aug 15 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Aug. 14, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	NVIDIA CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,045,810
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 26, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		539,081,160
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 9,375,465,755

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Revenue	$ 1,153	$ 1,103	$ 2,304	$ 2,206
Cost of revenue	519	484	1,018	983
Gross profit	634	619	1,286	1,223
Operating expenses
Research and development	320	337	658	672
Sales, general and administrative	149	119	289	237
Restructuring and other charges	89	0	89	0
Total operating expenses	558	456	1,036	909
Income from operations	76	163	250	314
Interest income	9	7	18	13
Interest expense	(12)	(12)	(22)	(23)
Other income (expense), net	(1)	(3)	(2)	14
Income before income tax	72	155	244	318
Income tax expense	46	27	84	53
Net income	$ 26	$ 128	$ 160	$ 265
Basic net income per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.23	$ 0.29	$ 0.47
Diluted net income per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.22	$ 0.28	$ 0.46
Weighted average shares used in basic per share computation	541	558	545	559
Weighted average shares used in diluted per share computation	556	571	563	571
Cash dividends declared and paid per common share	$ 0.0975	$ 0.0850	$ 0.1825	$ 0.1700

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Net income	$ 26	$ 128	$ 160	$ 265
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(7)	(2)	(4)	0
Reclassification adjustments for net realized gains (losses)on available-for-sale securities included in net income, net of tax	0	0	(2)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7)	(2)	(6)	0
Total comprehensive income	$ 19	$ 126	$ 154	$ 265

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 26, 2015	Jan. 25, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 435	$ 497
Marketable securities	4,070	4,126
Accounts receivable, net	514	474
Inventories	441	483
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	89	70
Deferred income taxes	59	63
Total current assets	5,608	5,713
Property and equipment, net	497	557
Goodwill	618	618
Intangible assets, net	190	222
Other assets	66	91
Total assets	6,979	7,201
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	277	293
Accrued and other current liabilities	659	603
Total current liabilities	936	896
Long-term debt	1,399	1,384
Other long-term liabilities	447	489
Capital lease obligations, long-term	12	14
Commitments and contingencies - see Note 11	0	0
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	3,938	3,855
Treasury stock, at cost	(3,765)	(3,395)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1	8
Retained earnings	4,010	3,949
Total shareholders' equity	4,185	4,418
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 6,979	$ 7,201

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 160	$ 265
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	103	111
Stock-based compensation expense	93	74
Restructuring and other charges	32	0
Amortization of debt discount	14	14
Net gain on sale and disposal of long-lived assets and investments	(3)	(14)
Deferred income taxes	65	38
Tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(6)	(7)
Other	11	14
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(41)	(46)
Inventories	42	1
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(13)	3
Accounts payable	(13)	(64)
Accrued and other current liabilities	60	(12)
Other long-term liabilities	(95)	(130)
Net cash provided by operating activities	409	247
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(1,861)	(1,683)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	1,415	869
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	487	451
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets and investments	2	21
Reimbursement of headquarters building development costs from banks	24	0
Purchases of property and equipment and intangible assets	(54)	(52)
Other	(1)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	12	(394)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	64	98
Payments under capital lease obligations	(2)	(1)
Tax benefits from stock-based compensation	6	7
Payments for repurchase of common stock	(452)	(500)
Dividends paid	(99)	(94)
Net cash used in financing activities	(483)	(490)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(62)	(637)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	497	1,152
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	435	515
Other non-cash activity:
Assets acquired by assuming related liabilities	$ 2	$ 6

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Regulation S-X. The January 25, 2015 consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015, as filed with the SEC, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments except as otherwise noted, considered necessary for a fair statement of results of operations and financial position have been included. The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any future period. The following information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 . Significant Accounting Policies For a description of significant accounting policies, see Note 1, Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 . There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies since the filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K. Fiscal Year We operate on a 52- or 53-week year, ending on the last Sunday in January. Fiscal year 2016 is a 53-week year and fiscal year 2015 was a 52-week year. The second quarters of fiscal years 2016 and 2015 were both 13-week quarters. Principles of Consolidation Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NVIDIA Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Restructuring and Other Charges Our restructuring and other charges primarily comprise of employee severance and related costs, write-down of assets, and other exit costs. The severance and related costs could include one-time termination benefits as well as certain statutory termination benefits or employee terminations under ongoing benefit arrangements. One-time termination benefits are recognized as a liability at estimated fair value when the approved plan of termination has been communicated to employees, unless employees must provide future service, in which case the benefits are recognized ratably over the future service period. Ongoing termination benefits arrangements are recognized as a liability at estimated fair value when the amount of such benefits becomes estimable and payment is probable. Any contract termination costs are recognized at estimated fair value when we terminate the contract in accordance with the contract terms. Other associated costs are recognized in the period the liability is incurred. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, cash equivalents and marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, goodwill, stock-based compensation, warranty liabilities, litigation, investigation and settlement costs, restructuring and other charges, and other contingencies. These estimates are based on historical facts and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable. Adoption of New and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an accounting standard update for the subsequent measurement of inventory. The amended guidance requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The requirement would replace the current lower of cost or market evaluation. The update is effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted to be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standards update that requires an entity to present debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability as opposed to an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. The update is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued, and the new guidance would be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The update will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The adoption of this accounting guidance is not currently expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standards update that creates a single source of revenue guidance under U.S. GAAP for all companies, in all industries, effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date by one year, such that the new standard will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The FASB will also permit entities to adopt the standard one year earlier if they choose (i.e., the original effective date). We will adopt this guidance either by using a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined which transition method we will apply.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation Our stock-based compensation expense is associated with stock options, restricted stock units, or RSUs, performance stock units that are based on our corporate financial performance targets, or PSUs, performance stock units that are based on market conditions, or market-based PSUs, and our employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP. We estimate the fair value of employee stock options on the date of grant using a binomial model and recognize the expense using a straight-line attribution method over the requisite employee service period. We use the closing trading price of our common stock on the date of grant, minus a dividend yield discount, as the fair value of awards of RSUs and PSUs, and we use a Monte Carlo simulation on the date of grant to estimate the fair value of market-based PSUs. We use a Black-Scholes valuation at the commencement of an offering period in March and September of each year to estimate the fair value of the shares to be issued under our ESPP. Stock-based compensation expense for stock options, RSUs and market-based PSUs is recognized using a straight-line attribution method over the requisite employee service period, while compensation expense for PSUs and ESPP is recognized using an accelerated amortization model. Our condensed consolidated statements of income include stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized as inventory, as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, (In millions) Cost of revenue $ 3 $ 3 $ 6 $ 6 Research and development 27 21 54 42 Sales, general and administrative 17 14 33 26 Total $ 47 $ 38 $ 93 $ 74 Equity Award Activity The following summarizes the stock option, RSU, PSU and market-based PSU activity under our equity incentive plans: Awards Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options (In millions) (Per share) Balances, January 25, 2015 21 $14.61 Granted — — Exercised (4 ) $14.16 Cancelled — — Balances, July 26, 2015 17 $14.61 Awards Outstanding Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value RSUs, PSUs and Market-based PSUs (In millions) (Per share) Balances, January 25, 2015 23 $15.94 Granted (1) (2) 4 $21.65 Vested (4 ) $15.04 Cancelled (1 ) $15.99 Balances, July 26, 2015 22 $17.12 (1) Includes the total PSUs issuable if the corporate financial performance maximum target level for fiscal year 2016 is achieved. Depending on the actual level of achievement of the corporate performance target at the end of fiscal year 2016, the PSUs issued could range from 0 to 2 million shares. We granted PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee. (2) Includes the market-based PSUs issuable if the maximum target for total shareholder return, or TSR, over the 3-year measurement period is achieved. Depending on the ranking of our TSR compared to the respective TSRs of the companies comprising the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index during a 3-year measurement period, the market-based PSUs issued could range from 0 to 0.4 million shares. We granted market-based PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee. Of the estimated total grant-date fair value, the stock-based compensation expense related to the equity awards that are not expected to vest was $2 million and $8 million for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015 , respectively, and $2 million and $12 million for three and six months ended July 27, 2014 , respectively. The following summarizes aggregated unearned stock-based compensation expense and estimated weighted average amortization period as of July 26, 2015 and January 25, 2015 : July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 (In millions) Aggregated unearned stock-based compensation expense $288 $291 Estimated weighted average amortization period (In years) Stock options 1.5 1.8 RSUs, PSUs and market-based PSUs 2.6 2.8 ESPP 0.7 0.5

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Net income $ 26 $ 128 $ 160 $ 265 Denominator: Denominator for basic net income per share, weighted average shares 541 558 545 559 Effect of dilutive securities: Equity awards outstanding 11 13 13 12 Assumed conversion of 1% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2018 4 — 5 — Denominator for diluted net income per share, weighted average shares 556 571 563 571 Net income per share: Basic net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.23 $ 0.29 $ 0.47 Diluted net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.22 $ 0.28 $ 0.46 Potentially dilutive equity awards excluded from diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive 1 4 4 8 The 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes, or the Notes, are included in the calculation of diluted net income per share if their inclusion is dilutive. The Notes will generally have a dilutive impact on net income per share if our average stock price for the reporting period exceeds the conversion price of $20.16 per share. For the three and six months ended July 26, 2015, our average stock price for the reporting periods exceeded the conversion price, causing the Notes to have a dilutive impact for these periods. The denominator for diluted net income per share does not include any effect from the convertible note hedge transaction, or the Note Hedges, that we entered into concurrently with the issuance of the Notes, as its effect would be anti-dilutive. In the event an actual conversion of any or all of the Notes occurs, the shares that would be delivered to us under the Note Hedges are designed to neutralize the dilutive effect of the shares that we would issue under the Notes. The denominator for diluted net income per share will not include any effect from the warrants, which we entered into concurrently with the issuance of the Notes, unless our average stock price for the reporting period exceeds the strike price of $27.13 per share. Please refer to Note 10 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion regarding the Notes.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We recognized income tax expense of $46 million and $84 million for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015, respectively, and $27 million and $53 million for the three and six months ended July 27, 2014, respectively. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax, or our effective tax rate, was 64.0% and 34.3% for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015, respectively, and 17.2% and 16.8% for the three and six months ended July 27, 2014, respectively. Our income tax expense for the three months ended July 26, 2015 included a charge of $27 million for the write-down of a deferred tax asset related to our Icera modem operations, partially offset by a $13 million tax benefit related to the restructuring and other charges. The increase in our effective tax rate in the three months ended July 26, 2015 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was primarily due to the tax related charges in connection with the wind-down of the Icera modem operations, an increase in the amount of earnings subject to U.S. tax, and increase of permanent tax differences related to stock-based compensation in the six months ended July 26, 2015. Our effective tax rate on income before tax for the six months ended July 26, 2015 of 34.3% was lower than the U. S. federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to income earned in jurisdictions where the tax rate is lower than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate. Further, our actual effective tax rate for the six months ended July 26, 2015 of 34.3% differs from our annual projected effective tax rate for this period of 22.2% due to certain discrete items, including the tax related charges attributable to the wind-down of the Icera modem operations, partially offset by tax benefits recognized upon the expiration of statutes of limitations in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions. Our effective tax rate on income before tax for the six months ended July 27, 2014 of 16.8% was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to income earned in jurisdictions where the tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory tax. For the six months ended July 26, 2015, there have been no material changes to our tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. Additionally, there have been no other material changes to our unrecognized tax benefits and any related interest or penalties since the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015, other than the recognition of tax benefits upon the expiration of statute of limitation in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions in the six months ended July 26, 2015. While we believe that we have adequately provided for all uncertain tax positions, or tax positions where it is believed not more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination, amounts asserted by tax authorities could be greater or less than our accrued position. Accordingly, our provisions on federal, state and foreign tax related matters to be recorded in the future may change as revised estimates are made or the underlying matters are settled or otherwise resolved with the respective tax authorities. As of July 26, 2015, we do not believe that our estimates, as otherwise provided for, on such tax positions will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months.

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities All of our cash equivalents and marketable securities are classified as “available-for-sale” securities. These securities are reported at fair value, with the related unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax, and net realized gains and losses recorded in other income, net, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We performed an impairment review of our investment portfolio as of July 26, 2015 . Based on our quarterly impairment review, we concluded that our investments were appropriately valued and that no other than temporary impairment charges were necessary on our portfolio as of July 26, 2015 . The following is a summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities at July 26, 2015 and January 25, 2015 : July 26, 2015 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 1,972 $ 1 $ (3 ) $ 1,970 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 893 1 (1 ) 893 Asset-backed securities 489 — (1 ) 488 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury 385 — — 385 Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 261 4 — 265 Foreign government bonds 75 — — 75 Money market funds 30 — — 30 Total $ 4,105 $ 6 $ (5 ) $ 4,106 Classified as: Cash equivalents $ 36 Marketable securities 4,070 Total $ 4,106 January 25, 2015 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 2,185 $ 2 $ (1 ) $ 2,186 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 750 1 (1 ) 750 Asset-backed securities 453 — — 453 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury 534 3 — 537 Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 274 5 (1 ) 278 Foreign government bonds 85 — — 85 Money market funds 132 — — 132 Total $ 4,413 $ 11 $ (3 ) $ 4,421 Classified as: Cash equivalents $ 295 Marketable securities 4,126 Total $ 4,421 The following table provides the breakdown of the investments with unrealized losses at July 26, 2015 : Less than 12 months 12 months or greater Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 1,098 $ (3 ) $ 40 $ — $ 1,138 $ (3 ) Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 504 (1 ) — — 504 (1 ) Asset-backed securities 313 (1 ) 23 — 336 (1 ) Total $ 1,915 $ (5 ) $ 63 $ — $ 1,978 $ (5 ) The gross unrealized losses related to fixed income securities were due to changes in interest rates. We have determined that the gross unrealized losses on investment securities at July 26, 2015 are temporary in nature. Currently, we have the intent and ability to hold our investments with impairment indicators until maturity. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of cash equivalents and marketable securities, which are primarily debt instruments, are classified as available-for-sale at July 26, 2015 and January 25, 2015 and are shown below by contractual maturity. July 26, 2015 January 25, 2015 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Less than 1 year $ 1,174 $ 1,174 $ 1,570 $ 1,571 Due in 1 - 5 years 2,812 2,811 2,720 2,726 Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises not due at a single maturity date 119 121 123 124 Total $ 4,105 $ 4,106 $ 4,413 $ 4,421 Net realized gains were not significant for the three months ended July 26, 2015 and for the three and six months ended July 27, 2014 . Net realized gains were $3 million for the six months ended July 26, 2015 .

Fair Value of Financial Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities	Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial assets measured at fair value We measure our cash equivalents and marketable securities at fair value. The fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are determined using quoted market prices of identical assets or quoted market prices of similar assets from active markets. Our Level 1 assets consist of our money market funds. We classify securities within Level 1 assets when the fair value is obtained from real time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Our available-for-sale securities are classified as having Level 2 inputs. Our Level 2 assets are valued utilizing a market approach where the market prices of similar assets are provided by a variety of independent industry standard data providers to our investment custodian. We review the fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy. There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 assets for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015 . Financial assets measured at fair value are summarized below: Fair Value Measurement as of July 26, 2015 Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs July 26, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (In millions) Corporate debt securities (1) $ 1,970 $ — $ 1,970 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies (2) 893 — 893 Asset-backed securities (2) 488 — 488 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury (2) 385 — 385 Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (2) 265 — 265 Foreign government bonds (2) 75 — 75 Money market funds (3) 30 30 — Total cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 4,106 $ 30 $ 4,076 (1) Included $6 million in cash equivalents and $1,964 million in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Included in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Included in cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Financial liabilities measured at fair value We issued $1.50 billion of Notes in December 2013. The Notes are carried at their original issuance value, net of unamortized debt discount, and are not marked to market each period. The estimated fair value of the Notes was $1.72 billion and $1.68 billion as of July 26, 2015 and January 25, 2015 , respectively. The estimated fair value of the Notes was determined on the basis of market prices observable for similar instruments and is considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Please refer to Note 10 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the Notes.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets The components of our amortizable intangible assets are as follows: July 26, 2015 January 25, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (In millions) Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 193 $ (143 ) $ 50 $ 189 $ (134 ) $ 55 Patents and licensed technology 451 (311 ) 140 449 (282 ) 167 Total intangible assets $ 644 $ (454 ) $ 190 $ 638 $ (416 ) $ 222 Amortization expense associated with intangible assets was $19 million and $38 million for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015 , respectively, and $19 million and $38 million for the three and six months ended July 27, 2014 , respectively. Future amortization expense related to the net carrying amount of intangible assets at July 26, 2015 is estimated to be $35 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2016, $65 million in fiscal year 2017 , $50 million in fiscal year 2018 , $22 million in fiscal year 2019 , $13 million in fiscal year 2020 and a total of $5 million in fiscal year 2021 and beyond.

Balance Sheet Components

Balance Sheet Components	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Components	Balance Sheet Components Certain balance sheet components are as follows: July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Inventories: (In millions) Raw materials $ 139 $ 157 Work in-process 107 92 Finished goods 195 234 Total inventories $ 441 $ 483 At July 26, 2015 , we had outstanding inventory purchase obligations totaling $487 million . July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Accrued and Other Current Liabilities: (In millions) Unearned revenue (1) $ 321 $ 296 Customer related liabilities (2) 130 143 Accrued payroll and related expenses 111 112 Warranty accrual (3) 28 8 Professional service fees 29 17 Accrued restructuring and other charges (4) 18 — Coupon interest on Notes 3 3 Taxes payable 3 3 Facilities related liabilities 1 8 Other 15 13 Total accrued and other current liabilities $ 659 $ 603 (1) Unearned revenue primarily includes deferred revenue. (2) Customer related liabilities primarily includes accrued customer programs. Please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 , for discussion regarding the nature of accrued customer programs and their accounting treatment related to our revenue recognition policies and estimates. (3) Please refer to Note 9 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the warranty accrual. (4) Please refer to Note 14 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the restructuring and other charges accrual. July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Other Long-Term Liabilities: (In millions) Deferred income tax liability $ 292 $ 232 Income taxes payable 124 121 Asset retirement obligation 7 7 Deferred revenue (1) 1 108 Other 23 21 Total other long-term liabilities $ 447 $ 489 (1) Consists primarily of consideration received in advance of our performance obligations under the patent cross licensing agreement that we entered into with Intel Corporation in January 2011. The decrease in deferred revenue, long-term, is a result of revenue recognized during the six months ended July 26, 2015.

Guarantees

Guarantees	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Guarantees	Guarantees U.S. GAAP requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. In addition, U.S. GAAP requires disclosures about the guarantees that an entity has issued, including a tabular reconciliation of the changes of the entity’s product warranty liabilities. Accrual for Product Warranty Liabilities We record a reduction to revenue for estimated product returns at the time revenue is recognized primarily based on historical return rates. Cost of revenue includes the estimated cost of product warranties. Under limited circumstances, we may offer an extended limited warranty to customers for certain products. Additionally, we accrue for known warranty and indemnification issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. On July 31, 2015, we announced a voluntary recall and replacement of our SHIELD 8-inch tablets that were sold between July 2014 and July 2015. We have determined that the battery in these tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The recall does not affect any other NVIDIA products. During the six months ended July 26, 2015, we recorded a $21 million charge against cost of revenue, including $15 million during our fiscal quarter ended July 26, 2015, to cover anticipated customer warranty, repair, return, replacement and other associated costs. The estimated product warranty liabilities for the three and six months ended July 26, 2015 and July 27, 2014 were as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at beginning of period $ 13 $ 8 $ 8 $ 8 Additions 16 1 22 3 Deductions (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) (3 ) Balance at end of period $ 28 $ 8 $ 28 $ 8 In connection with certain agreements that we have executed in the past, we have at times provided indemnities to cover the indemnified party for matters such as tax, product, and employee liabilities. We have also on occasion included intellectual property indemnification provisions in our technology related agreements with third parties. Maximum potential future payments cannot be estimated because many of these agreements do not have a maximum stated liability. As such, we have not recorded any liability in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for such indemnifications.

Long-term debt

Long-term debt	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Long-Term Debt 1.00 % Convertible Senior Notes Due 2018 On December 2, 2013, we issued $1.50 billion in Notes. The Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company, which pay interest in cash semi-annually at a rate of 1.00% per annum. The Notes will mature on December 1, 2018 unless earlier repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Under the terms of the Notes, they may be converted based on an initial conversion rate of 49.60 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $20.16 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment as described in the indenture governing the Notes. As of July 26, 2015 , none of the conditions allowing holders of the Notes to convert had been met. The determination of whether or not the Notes are convertible must be performed quarterly. If the Notes become convertible at the option of the holder, the carrying value of the Notes would be classified as a current liability and the difference between the principal amount and the carrying value of the Notes would be reflected as convertible debt in the mezzanine equity section on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The initial debt component of the Notes was valued at $1.35 billion based on the contractual cash flows discounted at an appropriate market rate for a non-convertible debt at the date of issuance, which was determined to be 3.15% . The carrying value of the permanent equity component reported in additional paid-in-capital was valued at $126 million and recorded as a debt discount. This amount, together with the $23 million purchaser's discount to the par value of the Notes represents the total unamortized debt discount of $149 million we recorded at the time of issuance of the Notes. The aggregate debt discount is amortized as interest expense over the contractual term of the Notes using the effective interest method using an interest rate of 3.15% . The following table presents the carrying amounts of the liability and equity components: July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 (In millions) Amount of the equity component $ 126 $ 126 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2018 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Unamortized debt discount (1) (101 ) (116 ) Net carrying amount $ 1,399 $ 1,384 (1) As of July 26, 2015 , the unamortized debt discount will be amortized over a remaining period of 3.4 years. The following table presents interest expense for the contractual interest and the accretion of debt discount and issuance costs: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Contractual coupon interest expense $ 4 $ 4 $ 8 $ 8 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 7 7 14 14 Total interest expense related to Notes $ 11 $ 11 $ 22 $ 22

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Operating Lease Financing Arrangement In the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, we began to construct a new headquarters building in Santa Clara, California, which is currently targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. We are financing this construction under an off-balance sheet, build-to-suit operating lease arrangement. As a part of this arrangement, we leased the real property we own where the building will be constructed under a 99 year ground lease to a syndicate of banks and concurrently leased back the building under a real property lease. Under the real property lease, we pay rent, taxes, maintenance costs, utilities, insurance and other property related costs. The lease has an initial 7.5 year term expiring on December 19, 2022, consisting of an approximately 2.5 year construction period followed by a 5 year lease term. We have the option to renew this lease for up to three additional 5 year periods, subject to approval by the banks. We will oversee the construction of the headquarters building. The banks have committed to fund up to $380 million of costs relating to construction. Advances will be made periodically to reimburse us for construction costs we incur. Once construction is complete, the lease balance will remain static at the completed cost for the remaining duration of the lease term. During construction, accrued interest will be capitalized into the lease balance. Following construction, we will pay rent in the form of interest. We have guaranteed the obligations under the lease held by any of our subsidiaries. During the term of the lease, we may elect to purchase the headquarters building for the amount of the banks’ investment in the building and any accrued but unpaid rent. At the end of the lease term, we may elect to buy the building for the outstanding balance on the maturity date or arrange for the cash sale of the building to an unaffiliated third party. The aggregate guarantee made by us under the lease is no more than 87.5% of the costs incurred in connection with the construction of the building. Under certain default circumstances, the lease guarantee may be 100% of the banks’ investment in the building plus any and all accrued but unpaid interest and all other rent due and payable under the operative agreements. The operative agreements are subject to customary default provisions, including, for example, those relating to payment and performance defaults, and events of bankruptcy. We are also subject to financial covenants including a covenant to maintain a maximum total leverage ratio not to exceed 3.0 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio in excess of 3.5 to 1.0 during the term. If certain events of default occur and are continuing under the operative agreements, the banks may accelerate repayment of their investment under the lease. Securities Cases In September 2008, three putative securities class actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California arising out of our announcements on July 2, 2008, that we would take a charge against cost of revenue to cover anticipated costs and expenses arising from a weak die/packaging material set in certain versions of our previous generation MCP and GPU products and that we were revising financial guidance for our second quarter of fiscal year 2009. The actions purport to be brought on behalf of purchasers of NVIDIA stock and assert claims for violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act. On January 22, 2010, Plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint, asserting claims for violations of Section 10(b), Rule 10b-5, and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and seeking unspecified compensatory damages. We moved to dismiss the consolidated complaint and on October 19, 2010, Judge Seeborg granted our motion with leave to amend. On December 2, 2010, Plaintiffs filed a Second Consolidated Amended Complaint. We again moved to dismiss and on October 12, 2011, Judge Seeborg again granted our motion to dismiss, this time denying Plaintiffs leave to amend. On November 8, 2011, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Oral argument was held on January 14, 2014. On October 2, 2014, the Ninth Circuit issued an order affirming the dismissal. On October 16, 2014, Plaintiffs requested a rehearing or en banc review of the Ninth Circuit’s opinion affirming the dismissal. Plaintiffs’ request was denied on November 10, 2014. On February 9, 2015, Plaintiffs filed a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. On April 15, 2015, we filed an opposition to Plaintiffs’ petition and the petition was denied on May 26, 2015. The case is now over. Patent Infringement Cases On September 4, 2014, NVIDIA filed complaints against Qualcomm, Inc., or Qualcomm, and various Samsung entities with both the United States International Trade Commission, or ITC, and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware for alleged infringement of seven patents relating to graphics processing. In the ITC action, NVIDIA seeks to block shipments of Samsung Galaxy mobile phones and tablets and other consumer electronics and display devices containing Qualcomm’s Adreno, ARM’s Mali or Imagination’s PowerVR graphics architectures. On October 6, 2014, the ITC initiated an investigation of NVIDIA’s claim. On February 2 and 3, 2015, the court conducted a claim construction hearing on certain claim language from five of the seven patents at issue. In June 2015, NVIDIA moved to terminate all asserted claims on four patents, which motions have not yet been acted upon. Certain asserted claims of the three remaining patents pending before the ITC were tried at a hearing on June 22-26, 2015. The post-hearing briefing was concluded on July 24, 2015, and the parties expect a decision on October 9, 2015. In the Delaware action, NVIDIA seeks unspecified damages for Samsung and Qualcomm’s alleged patent infringement. On October 22, 2014, Samsung and Qualcomm moved to stay the Delaware proceedings in light of the pending ITC action and NVIDIA did not oppose the motion. The court granted the motion to stay on October 23, 2014. On November 10, 2014, Samsung filed a complaint against NVIDIA and Velocity Micro, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging that NVIDIA infringed six patents and falsely advertised that the Tegra K1 processor is the world’s fastest mobile processor. On December 19, 2014, and then on April 10, 2015, Samsung filed amended, longer complaints, but which continued to assert the same claims against NVIDIA. Samsung seeks unspecified damages and an injunction prohibiting NVIDIA from any future violations. NVIDIA answered the second amended complaint on April 16, 2015, and asserted counter-claims against Samsung for infringing four of NVIDIA’s patents and for non-infringement and invalidity of the six patents asserted in Samsung’s second amended complaint. On April 24, 2015, Samsung moved to sever NVIDIA’s counter-claims for patent infringement and its motion was granted on May 19, 2015. NVIDIA voluntarily withdrew its counter-claims on May 19, 2015. On June 17, 2015, Velocity Micro, Inc. voluntarily agreed to a permanent injunction preventing it from infringing certain patents and was dismissed from the case with prejudice. A Markman hearing was held on June 29, 2015 and trial is set to begin in January 2016. Samsung’s false advertising claim was dismissed with prejudice on July 30, 2015. On November 23, 2014, Samsung filed a complaint against NVIDIA, among others, in the ITC claiming infringement of four United States patents. Samsung seeks to permanently bar several products purportedly relying on these allegedly infringed patents in the United States. On December 23, 2014, the ITC initiated an investigation of Samsung’s claims. On June 5, 2015, Samsung withdrew one patent from the case. A hearing on Samsung’s three remaining patents began on August 18, 2015. NVIDIA and Samsung have also challenged the validity of certain of each other’s patents through inter partes review before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. NVIDIA has filed ten requests for inter partes review on eight of Samsung’s asserted patents. Samsung has filed six requests for inter partes review on six patents asserted by NVIDIA. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has not yet decided whether to institute review as to any of the patents. Accounting for Loss Contingencies While there can be no assurance of favorable outcomes, we believe the claims made by other parties in the above ongoing matters are without merit and we intend to vigorously defend the actions. As of July 26, 2015, we have not recorded any accrual for contingent liabilities associated with the legal proceedings described above based on our belief that liabilities, while possible, are not probable. Further, any possible range of loss in these matters cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. We are engaged in other legal actions not described above arising in the ordinary course of its business and, while there can be no assurance of favorable outcomes, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity Share Repurchase Program Beginning August 2004, our Board of Directors authorized us, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase shares of our common stock. In May 2015, the Board extended the previously authorized repurchase program through December 2018 and authorized an additional $1.62 billion under the repurchase program. In May 2015 we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement, or ASR, with an investment bank, under which we made an upfront payment of $400 million to purchase shares of our common stock and received an initial delivery of 14 million shares. Upon final settlement of the ASR, we may either (1) receive additional shares of our common stock, or (2) be required to deliver shares of our common stock or elect to make a cash payment to the investment bank, based on the terms and conditions under the ASR. The shares we receive result in a reduction, on the delivery date, of the outstanding shares used to calculate the weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted net income per share. We accounted for the ASR program as two separate transactions: (i) the 14 million shares of common stock initially delivered to us were accounted for as a treasury stock transaction and (ii) the unsettled contract was determined to be a forward contract indexed to our own common stock. The initial delivery of 14 million shares resulted in an immediate reduction, on the delivery date, of the outstanding shares used to calculate the weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted net income per share. We have determined that the forward contract, indexed to our common stock, met all of the applicable criteria for equity classification. As a result, we recorded $289 million as treasury stock and $111 million , the implied value of the forward contract, as additional paid-in-capital, or APIC, in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 26, 2015. The remainder of the shares are anticipated to be delivered to us in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, and at that time, the forward contract will be reclassified from APIC to treasury stock. Through July 26, 2015 , we have repurchased an aggregate of 222 million shares under our share repurchase program for a total cost of $3.72 billion . All shares delivered from these repurchases have been placed into treasury stock. As of July 26, 2015 , we were authorized, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase additional shares of our common stock up to $1.60 billion . Cash Dividends During the three and six months ended July 26, 2015 , we paid $52 million and $99 million , respectively, in cash dividends to our common shareholders. These dividends were equivalent to $0.0975 and $0.085 per share for the three months ended July 26, 2015 and April 26, 2015, respectively. Convertible Preferred Stock There are no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Common Stock We are authorized to issue up to 2.00 billion shares of our common stock at $0.001 per share par value.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Our Chief Executive Officer, who is considered to be our chief operating decision maker, or CODM, reviews financial information presented on an operating segment basis for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. Our operating segments are equivalent to our reportable segments. We report our business in two primary reporting segments - the GPU business and the Tegra Processor business - based on a single underlying graphics architecture. Our GPU product brands aimed at specialized markets include GeForce for gamers; Quadro for designers; Tesla for researchers, deep learning and big-data analysts; and GRID for cloud-based visual computing users. We also integrate our GPUs into mobile chips called system-on-a-chip (SOC) processors, which power tablets, and automotive infotainment and safety systems. Our Tegra brand integrates an entire computer onto a single chip, incorporating GPUs and multi-core CPUs with audio, video and input/output capabilities. They can also be integrated with baseband processors to add voice and data communication. Tegra conserves power while delivering state-of-the-art graphics and multimedia processing. We have a single unifying architecture for our GPU and Tegra Processors. This architecture unification leverages our visual computing expertise by charging the operating expenses of certain core engineering functions to the GPU business, while charging the Tegra Processor business for the incremental cost of the teams working directly for that business. In instances where the operating expenses of certain functions benefit both reporting segments, our CODM assigns 100% of those expenses to the reporting segment that benefits the most. The “All Other” category presented below represents the revenue and expenses that our CODM does not assign to either the GPU business or the Tegra Processor business for purposes of making operating decisions or assessing financial performance. The revenue includes primarily patent licensing revenue and the expenses include corporate infrastructure and support costs, stock-based compensation costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, other acquisition-related costs, product warranty charge, restructuring and other charges, and other non-recurring charges and benefits that our CODM deems to be enterprise in nature. Our CODM does not review any information regarding total assets on a reporting segment basis. Reporting segments do not record intersegment revenue, and, accordingly, there is none to be reported. The accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for NVIDIA as a whole. The table below presents details of our reportable segments and the “All Other” category. GPU Tegra Processor All Other Consolidated (In millions) Three Months Ended July 26, 2015 Revenue $ 959 $ 128 $ 66 $ 1,153 Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 27 $ 11 $ 11 $ 49 Operating income (loss) $ 273 $ (41 ) $ (156 ) $ 76 Three Months Ended July 27, 2014 Revenue $ 878 $ 159 $ 66 $ 1,103 Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 29 $ 15 $ 12 $ 56 Operating income (loss) $ 241 $ (55 ) $ (23 ) $ 163 Six Months Ended July 26, 2015 Revenue $ 1,899 $ 273 $ 132 $ 2,304 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 55 $ 26 $ 22 $ 103 Operating income (loss) $ 551 $ (99 ) $ (202 ) $ 250 Six Months Ended July 27, 2014 Revenue $ 1,776 $ 298 $ 132 $ 2,206 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 59 $ 29 $ 23 $ 111 Operating income (loss) $ 476 $ (116 ) $ (46 ) $ 314 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, (In millions) Reconciling items included in "All Other" category : Unallocated revenue $ 66 $ 66 $ 132 $ 132 Unallocated cost of revenue and operating expenses (67 ) (42 ) (124 ) (85 ) Stock-based compensation (47 ) (38 ) (93 ) (74 ) Acquisition-related costs (4 ) (9 ) (13 ) (19 ) Product warranty charge (15 ) — (15 ) — Restructuring and other charges (89 ) — (89 ) — Total $ (156 ) $ (23 ) $ (202 ) $ (46 ) Revenue by geographic region is allocated to individual countries based on the location to which the products are initially billed even if our customers’ revenue is attributable to end customers that are located in a different location. The following table summarizes information pertaining to our revenue from customers based on invoicing address in different geographic regions: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Revenue: Taiwan $ 445 $ 331 $ 832 $ 704 Other Asia Pacific 185 151 373 306 China 181 252 354 475 United States 138 206 318 379 Europe 106 80 225 167 Other Americas 98 83 202 175 Total revenue $ 1,153 $ 1,103 $ 2,304 $ 2,206 Revenue from significant customers, those representing 10% or more of total revenue, aggregated approximately 23% and 21% of our total revenue from two customers for the three months ended July 26, 2015 and July 27, 2014, respectively. Revenue from significant customers, those representing 10% or more of total revenue, aggregated approximately 21% of our total revenue from two customers and 10% of our total revenue from one customer for the six months ended July 26, 2015 and July 27, 2014, respectively. Accounts receivable from significant customers, those representing 10% or more of total accounts receivable, aggregated approximately 22% of our accounts receivable balance from one customer at July 26, 2015 and approximately 30% of our accounts receivable balance from two customers at January 25, 2015.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Restructuring and Other Charges In May 2015, we announced our intent to wind-down our Icera modem operations and that we were open to a sale of the technology or operations. During the three months ended July 26, 2015, we pursued the sale of Icera’s technology and operations but were unable to identify a viable buyer with genuine interest. As a result, we began the wind-down of Icera modem operations. The results of any remaining ongoing Icera modem operations are reported in the Tegra Processor reporting segment, however, restructuring and other charges associated with the wind-down of the Icera modem operations are separately reported with other non-recurring charges and benefits that our CODM deems to be enterprise in nature. Please refer to Note 13 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion regarding our reporting segments. Our operating expenses for the three months ended July 26, 2015 included $89 million of restructuring and other charges. Please refer to Note 4 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion regarding the income tax charges associated with the wind-down of Icera modem operations. Three Months Ended July 26, 2015 (In millions) Employee severance and related costs $ 56 Tax subsidy impairment 17 Fixed assets impairment 11 Facilities and related costs 2 Other exit costs 3 Balance at July 26, 2015 $ 89 We expect to incur additional restructuring charges to operating expense of $15 million to $25 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2016. These restructuring activities will impact approximately 5% of our global workforce, and we expect them to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2016. The following table provides a summary of the restructuring activities and related liabilities recorded in accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 26, 2015: (In millions) Balance at April 26, 2015 $ — Restructuring and other charges 89 Cash payments (39 ) Non-cash charges (32 ) Balance at July 26, 2015 $ 18 The remaining balance of $18 million as of July 26, 2015 is expected to be paid during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2016.

Summary of Significant Accoun20

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Regulation S-X. The January 25, 2015 consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015, as filed with the SEC, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments except as otherwise noted, considered necessary for a fair statement of results of operations and financial position have been included. The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any future period. The following information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 . Significant Accounting Policies For a description of significant accounting policies, see Note 1, Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 . There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies since the filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
New Accounting Pronouncements	Adoption of New and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an accounting standard update for the subsequent measurement of inventory. The amended guidance requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The requirement would replace the current lower of cost or market evaluation. The update is effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted to be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standards update that requires an entity to present debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability as opposed to an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. The update is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued, and the new guidance would be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The update will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The adoption of this accounting guidance is not currently expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standards update that creates a single source of revenue guidance under U.S. GAAP for all companies, in all industries, effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date by one year, such that the new standard will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The FASB will also permit entities to adopt the standard one year earlier if they choose (i.e., the original effective date). We will adopt this guidance either by using a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined which transition method we will apply.
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year We operate on a 52- or 53-week year, ending on the last Sunday in January. Fiscal year 2016 is a 53-week year and fiscal year 2015 was a 52-week year. The second quarters of fiscal years 2016 and 2015 were both 13-week quarters.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NVIDIA Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Restructuring and Other Charges	Restructuring and Other Charges Our restructuring and other charges primarily comprise of employee severance and related costs, write-down of assets, and other exit costs. The severance and related costs could include one-time termination benefits as well as certain statutory termination benefits or employee terminations under ongoing benefit arrangements. One-time termination benefits are recognized as a liability at estimated fair value when the approved plan of termination has been communicated to employees, unless employees must provide future service, in which case the benefits are recognized ratably over the future service period. Ongoing termination benefits arrangements are recognized as a liability at estimated fair value when the amount of such benefits becomes estimable and payment is probable. Any contract termination costs are recognized at estimated fair value when we terminate the contract in accordance with the contract terms. Other associated costs are recognized in the period the liability is incurred.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, cash equivalents and marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, goodwill, stock-based compensation, warranty liabilities, litigation, investigation and settlement costs, restructuring and other charges, and other contingencies. These estimates are based on historical facts and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable.

Stock Based Compensation (Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized as inventory	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, (In millions) Cost of revenue $ 3 $ 3 $ 6 $ 6 Research and development 27 21 54 42 Sales, general and administrative 17 14 33 26 Total $ 47 $ 38 $ 93 $ 74
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	Awards Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options (In millions) (Per share) Balances, January 25, 2015 21 $14.61 Granted — — Exercised (4 ) $14.16 Cancelled — — Balances, July 26, 2015 17 $14.61 Awards Outstanding Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value RSUs, PSUs and Market-based PSUs (In millions) (Per share) Balances, January 25, 2015 23 $15.94 Granted (1) (2) 4 $21.65 Vested (4 ) $15.04 Cancelled (1 ) $15.99 Balances, July 26, 2015 22 $17.12 (1) Includes the total PSUs issuable if the corporate financial performance maximum target level for fiscal year 2016 is achieved. Depending on the actual level of achievement of the corporate performance target at the end of fiscal year 2016, the PSUs issued could range from 0 to 2 million shares. We granted PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee. (2) Includes the market-based PSUs issuable if the maximum target for total shareholder return, or TSR, over the 3-year measurement period is achieved. Depending on the ranking of our TSR compared to the respective TSRs of the companies comprising the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index during a 3-year measurement period, the market-based PSUs issued could range from 0 to 0.4 million shares. We granted market-based PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee.
Summary of unearned stock-based compensation expense	July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 (In millions) Aggregated unearned stock-based compensation expense $288 $291 Estimated weighted average amortization period (In years) Stock options 1.5 1.8 RSUs, PSUs and market-based PSUs 2.6 2.8 ESPP 0.7 0.5

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Reconciliation of numerators and denominators of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Net income $ 26 $ 128 $ 160 $ 265 Denominator: Denominator for basic net income per share, weighted average shares 541 558 545 559 Effect of dilutive securities: Equity awards outstanding 11 13 13 12 Assumed conversion of 1% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2018 4 — 5 — Denominator for diluted net income per share, weighted average shares 556 571 563 571 Net income per share: Basic net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.23 $ 0.29 $ 0.47 Diluted net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.22 $ 0.28 $ 0.46 Potentially dilutive equity awards excluded from diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive 1 4 4 8

Marketable Securities (Tables)

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	July 26, 2015 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gain Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 1,972 $ 1 $ (3 ) $ 1,970 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 893 1 (1 ) 893 Asset-backed securities 489 — (1 ) 488 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury 385 — — 385 Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 261 4 — 265 Foreign government bonds 75 — — 75 Money market funds 30 — — 30 Total $ 4,105 $ 6 $ (5 ) $ 4,106 Classified as: Cash equivalents $ 36 Marketable securities 4,070 Total $ 4,106 January 25, 2015 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 2,185 $ 2 $ (1 ) $ 2,186 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 750 1 (1 ) 750 Asset-backed securities 453 — — 453 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury 534 3 — 537 Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 274 5 (1 ) 278 Foreign government bonds 85 — — 85 Money market funds 132 — — 132 Total $ 4,413 $ 11 $ (3 ) $ 4,421 Classified as: Cash equivalents $ 295 Marketable securities 4,126 Total $ 4,421
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	Less than 12 months 12 months or greater Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (In millions) Corporate debt securities $ 1,098 $ (3 ) $ 40 $ — $ 1,138 $ (3 ) Debt securities of U.S. government agencies 504 (1 ) — — 504 (1 ) Asset-backed securities 313 (1 ) 23 — 336 (1 ) Total $ 1,915 $ (5 ) $ 63 $ — $ 1,978 $ (5 )
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale	July 26, 2015 January 25, 2015 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Less than 1 year $ 1,174 $ 1,174 $ 1,570 $ 1,571 Due in 1 - 5 years 2,812 2,811 2,720 2,726 Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises not due at a single maturity date 119 121 123 124 Total $ 4,105 $ 4,106 $ 4,413 $ 4,421

Fair Value of Financial Asset24

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Financial assets measured at Fair Value	Fair Value Measurement as of July 26, 2015 Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs July 26, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (In millions) Corporate debt securities (1) $ 1,970 $ — $ 1,970 Debt securities of U.S. government agencies (2) 893 — 893 Asset-backed securities (2) 488 — 488 Debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury (2) 385 — 385 Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (2) 265 — 265 Foreign government bonds (2) 75 — 75 Money market funds (3) 30 30 — Total cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 4,106 $ 30 $ 4,076 (1) Included $6 million in cash equivalents and $1,964 million in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Included in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Included in cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Amortizable Intangible Assets Components	July 26, 2015 January 25, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (In millions) Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 193 $ (143 ) $ 50 $ 189 $ (134 ) $ 55 Patents and licensed technology 451 (311 ) 140 449 (282 ) 167 Total intangible assets $ 644 $ (454 ) $ 190 $ 638 $ (416 ) $ 222

Balance Sheet Components (Table

Balance Sheet Components (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Inventories	July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Inventories: (In millions) Raw materials $ 139 $ 157 Work in-process 107 92 Finished goods 195 234 Total inventories $ 441 $ 483
Accrued Liabilities	July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Accrued and Other Current Liabilities: (In millions) Unearned revenue (1) $ 321 $ 296 Customer related liabilities (2) 130 143 Accrued payroll and related expenses 111 112 Warranty accrual (3) 28 8 Professional service fees 29 17 Accrued restructuring and other charges (4) 18 — Coupon interest on Notes 3 3 Taxes payable 3 3 Facilities related liabilities 1 8 Other 15 13 Total accrued and other current liabilities $ 659 $ 603 (1) Unearned revenue primarily includes deferred revenue. (2) Customer related liabilities primarily includes accrued customer programs. Please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015 , for discussion regarding the nature of accrued customer programs and their accounting treatment related to our revenue recognition policies and estimates. (3) Please refer to Note 9 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the warranty accrual. (4) Please refer to Note 14 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the restructuring and other charges accrual.
Other Long-term Liabilities	July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 Other Long-Term Liabilities: (In millions) Deferred income tax liability $ 292 $ 232 Income taxes payable 124 121 Asset retirement obligation 7 7 Deferred revenue (1) 1 108 Other 23 21 Total other long-term liabilities $ 447 $ 489 (1) Consists primarily of consideration received in advance of our performance obligations under the patent cross licensing agreement that we entered into with Intel Corporation in January 2011. The decrease in deferred revenue, long-term, is a result of revenue recognized during the six months ended July 26, 2015.

Guarantees (Tables)

Guarantees (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Guarantees	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Balance at beginning of period $ 13 $ 8 $ 8 $ 8 Additions 16 1 22 3 Deductions (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) (3 ) Balance at end of period $ 28 $ 8 $ 28 $ 8

Long-term debt (Tables)

Long-term debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	July 26, January 25, 2015 2015 (In millions) Amount of the equity component $ 126 $ 126 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2018 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Unamortized debt discount (1) (101 ) (116 ) Net carrying amount $ 1,399 $ 1,384 (1) As of July 26, 2015 , the unamortized debt discount will be amortized over a remaining period of 3.4 years. The following table presents interest expense for the contractual interest and the accretion of debt discount and issuance costs: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Contractual coupon interest expense $ 4 $ 4 $ 8 $ 8 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 7 7 14 14 Total interest expense related to Notes $ 11 $ 11 $ 22 $ 22

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Notes to financial statements [Abstract]
Financial Information by Operating Segment	GPU Tegra Processor All Other Consolidated (In millions) Three Months Ended July 26, 2015 Revenue $ 959 $ 128 $ 66 $ 1,153 Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 27 $ 11 $ 11 $ 49 Operating income (loss) $ 273 $ (41 ) $ (156 ) $ 76 Three Months Ended July 27, 2014 Revenue $ 878 $ 159 $ 66 $ 1,103 Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 29 $ 15 $ 12 $ 56 Operating income (loss) $ 241 $ (55 ) $ (23 ) $ 163 Six Months Ended July 26, 2015 Revenue $ 1,899 $ 273 $ 132 $ 2,304 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 55 $ 26 $ 22 $ 103 Operating income (loss) $ 551 $ (99 ) $ (202 ) $ 250 Six Months Ended July 27, 2014 Revenue $ 1,776 $ 298 $ 132 $ 2,206 Depreciation and amortization expense $ 59 $ 29 $ 23 $ 111 Operating income (loss) $ 476 $ (116 ) $ (46 ) $ 314
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, (In millions) Reconciling items included in "All Other" category : Unallocated revenue $ 66 $ 66 $ 132 $ 132 Unallocated cost of revenue and operating expenses (67 ) (42 ) (124 ) (85 ) Stock-based compensation (47 ) (38 ) (93 ) (74 ) Acquisition-related costs (4 ) (9 ) (13 ) (19 ) Product warranty charge (15 ) — (15 ) — Restructuring and other charges (89 ) — (89 ) — Total $ (156 ) $ (23 ) $ (202 ) $ (46 )
Revenue from customers based in different geographic regions	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 26, July 27, July 26, July 27, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In millions) Revenue: Taiwan $ 445 $ 331 $ 832 $ 704 Other Asia Pacific 185 151 373 306 China 181 252 354 475 United States 138 206 318 379 Europe 106 80 225 167 Other Americas 98 83 202 175 Total revenue $ 1,153 $ 1,103 $ 2,304 $ 2,206

Restructuring and Other Charg30

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015
Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and other charges	Three Months Ended July 26, 2015 (In millions) Employee severance and related costs $ 56 Tax subsidy impairment 17 Fixed assets impairment 11 Facilities and related costs 2 Other exit costs 3 Balance at July 26, 2015 $ 89
Summary of the restructuring activities and related accrued liabilities	(In millions) Balance at April 26, 2015 $ — Restructuring and other charges 89 Cash payments (39 ) Non-cash charges (32 ) Balance at July 26, 2015 $ 18

Stock Based Compensation (Detai

Stock Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jan. 25, 2015
Share-based Compensation
Cost of revenue		$ 3	$ 3	$ 6	$ 6
Research and development		27	21	54	42
Sales, general and administrative		17	14	33	26
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 47	38	$ 93	74
Stock Options
Stock options beginning balance (in shares)				21
Stock Options granted (in shares)				0
Stock options exercised (in shares)				(4)
Stock options cancelled (in shares)				0
Stock options ending balance (in shares)		17		17		21
Weighted average exercise price of stock options at beginning of period				$ 14.61
Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted				0
Weighted average exercise price of stock options exercised				14.16
Weighted average exercise price of stock options cancelled				0
Weighted average exercise price of stock options at end of period		$ 14.61		$ 14.61		$ 14.61
RSUs, PSUs, and Market-based PSUs
RSUs and PSUs beginning balance (in shares)				23
RSUs, PSUs and mkt-based PSUs granted (in shares)	[1],[2]			4
RSUs and PSUs vested (in shares)				(4)
RSUs and PSUs cancelled (in shares)				(1)
RSUs, PSUs, and mkt-based PSUs ending balance (in shares)		22		22		23
Weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs and PSUs at beginning of period				$ 15.94
Weighted avg grant-date FV of RSUs, PSUs and mkt-based PSUs				21.65
Weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs and PSUs vested				15.04
Weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs and PSUs cancelled				15.99
Weighted avg grant date FV of RSUs, PSUs and mkt-based PSUs at end of period		$ 17.12		$ 17.12		$ 15.94
Minimum number of PSUs issuable		0		0
Maximum number of PSUs issuable		2		2
Minimum number of market-based PSUs issuable		0		0
Maximum number of market-based PSUs issuable		0.4		0.4
Stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards not expected to vest		$ 2	$ 2	$ 8	$ 12
Summary of unearned SBC expense
Aggregate amount of unearned stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards, adjusted for estimated forfeitures		$ 288		$ 288		$ 291
Employee Stock Option
Summary of unearned SBC expense
Estimated weighted average amortization period				1 year 6 months		1 year 9 months 18 days
RSUs, PSUs, and Market-based PSUs
Summary of unearned SBC expense
Estimated weighted average amortization period				2 years 7 months 6 days		2 years 9 months 17 days
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Summary of unearned SBC expense
Estimated weighted average amortization period				8 months 12 days		6 months
[1]	Includes the market-based PSUs issuable if the maximum target for total shareholder return, or TSR, over the 3-year measurement period is achieved. Depending on the ranking of our TSR compared to the respective TSRs of the companies comprising the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index during a 3-year measurement period, the market-based PSUs issued could range from 0 to 0.4 million shares. We granted market-based PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee.
[2]	Includes the total PSUs issuable if the corporate financial performance maximum target level for fiscal year 2016 is achieved. Depending on the actual level of achievement of the corporate performance target at the end of fiscal year 2016, the PSUs issued could range from 0 to 2 million shares. We granted PSUs during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 to our CEO and senior management as approved by our Compensation Committee.

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Numerator:
Net income	$ 26	$ 128	$ 160	$ 265
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share, weighted average shares	541	558	545	559
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity awards outstanding	11	13	13	12
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities	4	0	5	0
Denominator for diluted net income per share, weighted average shares	556	571	563	571
Net income per share:
Basic net income per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.23	$ 0.29	$ 0.47
Diluted net income per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.22	$ 0.28	$ 0.46
Antidilutive equity awards excluded from computation of earnings per share	1	4	4	8
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%		1.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	$ 20.16		$ 20.16
Warrant Strike Price	$ 27.13

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Income Taxes
Income tax expense	$ 46	$ 27	$ 84	$ 53
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	64.00%	17.20%	34.30%	16.80%
Icera deferred tax asset write-off	$ 27
Tax benefit related to the restructuring charges	$ 13
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate			35.00%
Annual projected effective tax rate			22.20%

Marketable Securities (Details)

Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jan. 25, 2015
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 4,105	$ 4,413
Unrealized Gain	6	11
Unrealized Loss	(5)	(3)
Estimated Fair Value	4,106	4,421
Classified as:
Cash equivalents	36	295
Marketable securities	4,070	4,126
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	4,106	4,421
Amortized Cost
Less than one year	1,174	1,570
Due in 1-5 years	2,812	2,720
Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises not due to a single maturity date	119	123
Total	4,105	4,413
Estimated Fair Value
Less than one year	1,174	1,571
Due in 1-5 years	2,811	2,726
Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises not due to a single maturity date	121	124
Total	4,106	4,421
Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,915
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	63
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,978
Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(5)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(5)
Net realized gain
Realized Investment Gains	3
Corporate debt securities
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,972	2,185
Unrealized Gain	1	2
Unrealized Loss	(3)	(1)
Estimated Fair Value	1,970	2,186
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	1,970	2,186
Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,098
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	40
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,138
Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(3)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(3)
Debt securities of United States government agencies
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	893	750
Unrealized Gain	1	1
Unrealized Loss	(1)	(1)
Estimated Fair Value	893	750
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	893	750
Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	504
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	504
Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(1)
Asset-backed Securities
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	489	453
Unrealized Gain	0	0
Unrealized Loss	(1)	0
Estimated Fair Value	488	453
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	488	453
Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	313
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	23
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	336
Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(1)
Debt securities issued by United States Treasury
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	385	534
Unrealized Gain	0	3
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	385	537
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	385	537
Mortgage backed securities issued by United Sates government-sponsored enterprises
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	261	274
Unrealized Gain	4	5
Unrealized Loss	0	(1)
Estimated Fair Value	265	278
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	265	278
Foreign government bonds
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	75	85
Unrealized Gain	0	0
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	75	85
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	75	85
Money market funds
Summary of cash equivalents and marketable securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	30	132
Unrealized Gain	0	0
Unrealized Loss	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	30	132
Classified as:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities	$ 30	$ 132

Fair Value of Financial Asset35

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 26, 2015	Jan. 25, 2015
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		$ 4,106	$ 4,421
Cash equivalents of corporate debt securities		6
Marketable securities of corporate debt securities		1,964
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		1,500	1,500
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures		1,720	1,680
Estimate of Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities		4,106
Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Money market funds	[1]	30
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities		30
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Corporate debt securities	[2]	1,970
Debt securities issued by US Government agencies		893
Debt securities issued by United States Treasury	[3]	385
Asset-backed securities	[3]	488
Mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored agencies	[3]	265
Foreign government bonds	[3]	75
Money market funds		0
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities		4,076
Corporate debt securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		1,970	2,186
Debt securities of United States government agencies
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		893	750
Asset-backed Securities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		488	453
Debt securities issued by United States Treasury
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		385	537
Mortgage backed securities issued by United Sates government-sponsored enterprises
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		265	278
Foreign government bonds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		75	85
Money market funds
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Estimated Fair Value		$ 30	$ 132
[1]	Included in cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	Included $6 million in cash equivalents and $1,964 million in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	Included in marketable securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jan. 25, 2015
Amortizable intangible assets components
Amortization expense	$ 19	$ 19	$ 38	$ 38
Future amortization expense associated with intangible assets
Remainder of fiscal 2016	35		35
Fiscal 2,017	65		65
Fiscal 2,018	50		50
Fiscal 2,019	22		22
Fiscal 2,020	13		13
Fiscal 2021 and beyond	5		5
Acquisition-related intangible assets
Amortizable intangible assets components
Gross Carrying Amount	193		193		$ 189
Accumulated Amortization	(143)		(143)		(134)
Net Carrying Amount	50		50		55
Patents and Licensed Technology
Amortizable intangible assets components
Gross Carrying Amount	451		451		449
Accumulated Amortization	(311)		(311)		(282)
Net Carrying Amount	140		140		167
Total intangible assets
Amortizable intangible assets components
Gross Carrying Amount	644		644		638
Accumulated Amortization	(454)		(454)		(416)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 190		$ 190		$ 222

Balance Sheet Components (Detai

Balance Sheet Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 26, 2015		Apr. 26, 2015	Jan. 25, 2015
Inventories
Raw materials		$ 139			$ 157
Work in-process		107			92
Finished goods		195			234
Total inventories		441			483
Outstanding Inventory Purchase Obligations		487
Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities
Unearned Revenue	[1]	321			296
Customer related liabilities	[2]	130			143
Accrued payroll and related expenses		111			112
Warranty accrual	[3]	28			8
Professional service fees		29			17
Accrued restructuring and other charges		18	[4]	$ 0	0
Coupon interest on Notes		3			3
Taxes payable		3			3
Facilities related liabilities		1			8
Other		15			13
Total accrued and other current liabilities		659			603
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred income tax liability		292			232
Income taxes payable, long-term		124			121
Asset retirement obligation		7			7
Deferred Revenue, long-term		1	[5]		108
Other		23			21
Total other long-term liabilities		$ 447			$ 489
[1]	Unearned revenue primarily includes deferred revenue.
[2]	Customer related liabilities primarily includes accrued customer programs. Please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 25, 2015, for discussion regarding the nature of accrued customer programs and their accounting treatment related to our revenue recognition policies and estimates.
[3]	Please refer to Note 9 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the warranty accrual.
[4]	Please refer to Note 14 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the restructuring and other charges accrual.
[5]	Consists primarily of consideration received in advance of our performance obligations under the patent cross licensing agreement that we entered into with Intel Corporation in January 2011. The decrease in deferred revenue, long-term, is a result of revenue recognized during the six months ended July 26, 2015.

Guarantees (Details)

Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Estimated product warranty liabilities
SHIELD warranty charge	$ 15		$ 21
Balance at beginning of period	13	$ 8	8	$ 8
Additions	16	1	22	3
Deductions	(1)	(1)	(2)	(3)
Balance at end of period	$ 28	$ 8	$ 28	$ 8

Long-term debt (Details)

Long-term debt (Details)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015USD ($)$ / shares		Jul. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 26, 2015USD ($)$ / shares		Jul. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,500,000,000			$ 1,500,000,000			$ 1,500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%			1.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio				49.60
Principal amount of Notes	$ 1,000			$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares	$ 20.16			$ 20.16
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Initial Liability Amount	$ 1,350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Effective Interest Rate	3.15%			3.15%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component	$ 126,000,000			$ 126,000,000			126,000,000
Purchaser's Discount of Convertible Notes				23,000,000
Initial unamortized debt discount at issuance				149,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	(101,000,000)	[1]		(101,000,000)	[1]		(116,000,000)
Long-term debt	1,399,000,000			$ 1,399,000,000			$ 1,384,000,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period				3 years 4 months 24 days
Coupon Interest Expense	4,000,000		$ 4,000,000	$ 8,000,000		$ 8,000,000
Amortization of debt discount	7,000,000		7,000,000	14,000,000		14,000,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Interest Expense	$ 11,000,000		$ 11,000,000	$ 22,000,000		$ 22,000,000
[1]	As of July 26, 2015, the unamortized debt discount will be amortized over a remaining period of 3.4 years.

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Jul. 26, 2015 $ in Millions	USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ground lease to a syndicate of banks - Synthetic Lease	99 years
Total Synthetic Lease term	7 years 6 months
Estimated construction period	2 years 6 months
Lease term - Synthetic Lease	5 years
Maximum number of renewal options	3
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term	5 years
Expected construction costs for Synthetic lease financing	$ 380
Maximum residual value guarantee percentage	87.50%
Maximum total leverage ratio	3
Minimum interest coverage ratio	3.5

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015	Apr. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, additional authorized amount	$ 1,620
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	14
Payments for repurchase of common stock	$ 400			$ 452	$ 500
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	289
Implied value of the ASR forward contract recorded in APIC	111			$ 111
Aggregate number of shares repurchased under stock repurchase program (in shares)				222
Aggregated cost of shares repurchased	3,720			$ 3,720
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	1,600			1,600
Dividends, Cash [Abstract]
Payments of Dividends	$ 52			$ 99	$ 94
Cash dividends declared and paid per common share	$ 0.0975	$ 0.085	$ 0.0850	$ 0.1825	$ 0.1700
Authorized number of shares of common stock (in shares)	2,000			2,000
Par value of common stock	$ 0.001			$ 0.001

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 26, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 27, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2015
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	$ 1,153	$ 1,103	$ 2,304	$ 2,206
Depreciation and amortization expenses	49	56	103	111
Operating income (loss)	$ 76	$ 163	$ 250	$ 314
Revenue from significant customers (in percent)	23.00%	21.00%	21.00%	10.00%
Number of customers with significant revenue	2	2	2	1
Accounts receivable from significant customers (in percent)	22.00%		22.00%		30.00%
No. of customers with significant accounts receivable balance	1		1		2
Reconciling items included in All Other category
Unallocated cost of revenue and operating expenses	$ (67)	$ (42)	$ (124)	$ (85)
Stock-based compensation expense	(47)	(38)	(93)	(74)
Acquisition-related costs	(4)	(9)	(13)	(19)
Product warranty charge related to recall	(15)	0	(15)	0
Restructuring and other charges	(89)	0	(89)	0
Taiwan
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	445	331	832	704
China
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	181	252	354	475
United States
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	138	206	318	379
Other Asia Pacific
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	185	151	373	306
Other Americas
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	98	83	202	175
Europe
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	106	80	225	167
GPU
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	959	878	1,899	1,776
Depreciation and amortization expenses	27	29	55	59
Operating income (loss)	273	241	551	476
Tegra Processor
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	128	159	273	298
Depreciation and amortization expenses	11	15	26	29
Operating income (loss)	(41)	(55)	(99)	(116)
All Other
Revenue by Operating Segment and Geographic Region
Revenue	66	66	132	132
Depreciation and amortization expenses	11	12	22	23
Operating income (loss)	$ (156)	$ (23)	$ (202)	$ (46)

Restructuring and Other Charg43

Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 26, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]
Severance Costs		$ 56
Tax subsidy impairment - restructuring charge		17
Fixed assets impairment - restructuring charge		11
Facilities and related costs - restructuring charge		2
Other exit costs		3
Restructuring and other charges		89	$ 0	$ 89	$ 0
Additional restructuring charges in FY16 - minimum		15
Additional restructuring charges in FY16 - maximum		$ 25
Restructuring impact on workforce		5.00%		5.00%
Restructuring reserve beg balance		$ 0		$ 0
Payments for Restructuring		(39)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash		(32)
Restructuring reserve end balance	[1]	$ 18		$ 18
[1]	Please refer to Note 14 of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the restructuring and other charges accrual.