Why do implicit conversions degrade performance?

Expert MS SQL

Answer

Implicit conversions prevent index usage by forcing SQL Server to convert values at runtime. This leads to scans instead of seeks, higher CPU usage, and slower joins. Matching data types between columns and parameters is vital.

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