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Power BI GPU vs CPU

‎10-10-2018 08:52 AM

Hello!

 

This may be a simple question but I don't know much about processors. Will DAX calculations be sped up with the presence of a GPU as opposed to just a CPU? Is there a way to force calculations to use the GPU?

 

Thanks in advance!

Parker

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‎10-11-2018 02:55 AM

hi, @Anonymous

Dax calculation is based on VertiPaq Engine. and Its efficiency depends on:

  1. CPU Clock and Model
  2. Memory Speed
  3. Number of Cores
  4. Memory Size

Reference:https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2449192&seqNum=7

 

Best Regards,

Lin

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‎10-11-2018 02:55 AM

hi, @Anonymous

Dax calculation is based on VertiPaq Engine. and Its efficiency depends on:

  1. CPU Clock and Model
  2. Memory Speed
  3. Number of Cores
  4. Memory Size

Reference:https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2449192&seqNum=7

 

Best Regards,

Lin

Community Support Team _ Lin
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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‎10-11-2018 07:31 AM

Thank you @v-lili6-msft! I take this to mean that the presence of a GPU will not affect performance

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