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nimblecat
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Power Query M vs. Power BI DAX Calculated Column

Hello, I want to compare the performance (loading time, memory, CPU cores etc.) between Power Query M vs. DAX calculated column. Is there an easy way to see the performance of running one or the other? Maybe an add-in or something I can use to compare the two? If not, any thoughts on general best practices would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

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ppm1
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Please see this article.

Comparing DAX calculated columns with Power Query computed columns - SQLBI

 

Pat

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talbot
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My understanding is limited, but I believe Dax calculated columns are preferable to Power Query M merge statements, but otherwise, Power Query M is preferable to Dax.

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