Pure vector search retrieves semantically similar text without understanding connections, while pure graph traversal misses content not explicitly modeled as relationships; GraphRAG addresses both by providing structured reasoning through relationship paths, broad coverage through semantic similarity, explainable answers with traceable provenance, and flexibility to handle both structured and unstructured knowledge.

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  Knowledge Graphs vs RAG: When to Use Each for AI in 2026 - Atlan

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• Knowledge Graphs vs RAG: When to Use Each for AI in 2026 - Atlan atlan.com Atlan via serper

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• vector search concept
• graph traversal concept