Which is Faster: C++ or C#

C++ is a middle-level language. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979. It is just an enhancement to C language and an object-oriented language.

C# is modern and object-oriented language developed by Anders Hejlsberg. It is a part of the .NET framework. It is designed for Common Language Infrastructure (CLI). It is also a popular language.

Difference between C++ and C#

• Both languages are object-oriented languages.

• C++ has low level of abstraction while C# has high level of abstraction.

• In C++, the program can be coded for any platform while in C#, the program is targeted towards windows operating system.

• C++ is good for server-side applications, networking etc. while C# is good for desktop applications, mobile etc.

• C++ is faster than C# but the actual performance depends on the code.

• C++ allows code to compile if syntax is correct but C# strictly warns to reduce serious errors.

• C++ is more light-weight while C# libraries are larger than C++.

Both of them can be used in web and desktop applications but C# is more popular. If you want an application that works directly with computer hardware then you should avoid C# and should use C++. C++ is faster than C# but the actual performance depends on the code.