Vector RAG quietly fails on two query shapes: multi-hop chains and global 'what are the themes' questions. The signal is knowing exactly what the graph buys you and the construction bill it charges.
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What is GraphRAG, and when does it beat traditional vector RAG?
Vector RAG quietly fails on two query shapes: multi-hop chains and global 'what are the themes' questions. The signal is knowing exactly what the graph buys you and the construction bill it charges.
Updated Aug 2026 · Grounded in real Applied AI Engineer interview loops and written to a senior-engineer editorial bar.
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