Answer
Stack value types allocate fast with no GC overhead.
Boxed values allocate on the heap, increasing memory usage and GC costs.
Quick Answer
A stack value type is allocated in the method's stack frame — no heap allocation, no GC tracking, zero overhead when the method returns. A boxed value lives on the heap — it needs a GC header, is tracked by the collector, and adds allocation pressure. Stack allocation is always cheaper.
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