Is Snowpark faster than Snowflake?

Snowpark itself isn't inherently faster than Snowflake's SQL engine. They both leverage Snowflake's processing power.

Here's a breakdown:

• Snowpark: Provides a developer-friendly way to write code (Python, Scala, Java) and run it directly within Snowflake. This eliminates data transfer between your machine and Snowflake, potentially speeding up workflows.

• Snowflake SQL Engine: Offers high-performance for processing large datasets.

The key to speed lies in the workload:

• Large-scale data manipulation: Snowpark might outperform due to its streamlined execution path within Snowflake.

• Simple queries: Snowflake's SQL engine might be sufficient.