Benchmarking Apache Cassandra (40 Nodes) vs ScyllaDB (4 Nodes)

In a comprehensive benchmark test comparing ScyllaDB and Apache Cassandra, ScyllaDB demonstrated superior performance and cost-efficiency. Despite using only four high-capacity nodes compared to Cassandra's 40 smaller nodes, ScyllaDB delivered 33% higher throughput under high load conditions and was able to perform major compactions 32 times faster. The test, which involved both UPDATE and SELECT queries across a multi-terabyte dataset, showed that ScyllaDB's architecture could leverage modern hardware more effectively than Cassandra, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced administrative burden. Scaling operations with ScyllaDB were also found to be 11 times faster than with Cassandra. These results highlight ScyllaDB's ability to maintain equivalent or superior performance with fewer resources, making it a compelling option for companies seeking efficient database solutions.