- The virtual cores of the capacity nodes purchased are split evenly between frontend and backend processes.
Power BI capacity nodes as of GA
- Only the backend cores are fully dedicated to the organization and the back.
The backend cores which handle query processing, data refresh, and the rendering of reports and images. If import mode datasets will be stored in Power BI Premum capacity, it's important to avoid or minimize the duplication of datasets and to review datasets for opportunities to reduce memory usage.