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s15
Helper III
Helper III

Memory Utilization when loading dataset

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for resources containing information about memory utilization when loading a dataset. Am I right to say if my dataset (e.g. Excel file) is small then Power BI Desktop consumes small utilization of my computer's resource?

 

Thank you.

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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @s15,

 

Yes, different size of data model loaded into Power BI desktop will consume different memory. Also, manay factors might affect the memory utilization of imported data model, please refer to below links to get more suggestion about how to check the memory usage of your Power BI Desktop data model and how to reduce memory utilization:

Power BI Performance Tips and Techniques

Power BI Desktop – Memory Usage

Performance Tip for Power BI; Enable Load Sucks Memory Up

 

Best regards,
Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @s15,

 

Yes, different size of data model loaded into Power BI desktop will consume different memory. Also, manay factors might affect the memory utilization of imported data model, please refer to below links to get more suggestion about how to check the memory usage of your Power BI Desktop data model and how to reduce memory utilization:

Power BI Performance Tips and Techniques

Power BI Desktop – Memory Usage

Performance Tip for Power BI; Enable Load Sucks Memory Up

 

Best regards,
Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Datatouille
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @s15

 

Have a look at Vertipaq Analyzer which uses DAX Studio !

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