Is this String.Compare CodeRush suggestion one that I should take?

Question

Dim rowChinaVisa As DataRow

CodeRush is suggesting that I change this line

If rowChinaVisa("sex").ToString = "M" Then

to:

If String.Compare(rowChinaVisa("sex").ToString, "M", False) = 0 Then

I prefer how the orig line reads, but I am wondering if the recommended line is more efficient. Perhaps for LONG strings only?

Answer 1

The first is more readable, but String.Compare has better performance, but for such a small string it doesnt really matter.

I tried to find an article I read a while back where the guy compared performance on different string compare and equals methods, if anyone knows what im talking about please link me :p