Which typically offers better raw speed for static content, Cloudflare or CloudFront?

Both Cloudflare and CloudFront are highly optimized for static content delivery. Cloudflare often boasts a larger global network with more Points of Presence (PoPs) and can sometimes offer slightly lower latency due to its extensive peering relationships and being closer to more end-users. CloudFront, being part of AWS, benefits from AWS's robust backbone network and deep integration with other AWS services. For many users, the perceived 'raw speed' difference for static content can be negligible and highly dependent on the user's geographic location relative to each CDN's nearest PoP, and the specific routing paths. Cloudflare's Argo Smart Routing (a paid feature) can further optimize routes for dynamic content, potentially giving it an edge in some scenarios.