Can Power BI Handle Large Datasets Efficiently?

Question

I am working with a large dataset, containing millions of rows. Can Power BI handle this amount of data, and if so, are there any limitations or performance issues I should be aware of?

Answer 1

Can Power BI Handle Large Datasets Efficiently?

As a short answer: Yes, Power BI can handle large datasets, but it's important to optimize your data model and choose the right approach to ensure good performance.

1) Data Size Limitations

• Power BI has certain limitations on the size of datasets, such as a maximum of 1 GB for datasets in Power BI Pro.
• For larger datasets, you can use Power BI Premium, which supports larger data models and increased memory limits.

2) Performance

• The performance of reports and dashboards can be affected by the size and complexity of your dataset. Using features like DirectQuery (for querying data without importing it into Power BI) or optimizing your data model (e.g., reducing unnecessary columns) can improve performance.

3) Data Model Optimization

To work efficiently with large datasets, you may need to reduce the data model size by removing unused fields, aggregating data, or using incremental refresh to load only the most recent data.

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