inner join on varchar(max) vs varchar(n)

  • Given the same textual data, is an inner join to a VARCHAR(MAX) any less efficient than the same join to i.e., a VARCHAR(128)? No keys or indexed fields are involved.

  • From some testing - looks like yes. even using a varchar(8000) vs varchar(max) shows some rather marked differences.

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