What is the difference between a PivotTable and a PowerPivot in Excel?

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What is the difference between a PivotTable and a PowerPivot in Excel?

Key points

  • PowerPivot supports large datasets from multiple sources
  • It utilizes an in-memory columnar database for efficient processing
  • PowerPivot enables data model relationships and supports DAX formulas
  • Standard PivotTables are limited by Excel's row limit

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