Steven Giesel 12/15/2025

One Minute Knowledge: Is ToArrayAsync or ToListAsync faster for Entity Framework?

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This technical article examines the performance of ToListAsync versus ToArrayAsync in Entity Framework Core. By analyzing the source code, it shows that ToArrayAsync internally calls ToListAsync and then converts the result to an array, adding overhead. The piece provides a clear, code-based explanation for developers optimizing database query execution in .NET applications.

One Minute Knowledge: Is ToArrayAsync or ToListAsync faster for Entity Framework?

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