What is fastest: (int), Convert.ToInt32(x) or Int32.Parse(x)?

Question

Which of the following code is fastest/best practice for converting some object x?

int myInt = (int)x;

or

int myInt = Convert.T         


        

Answer 1

If you had the need for the extra speed, it would be easy to test the different the different options. Since you aren't testing them, you mustn't need them. Don't waste your time with pointless micro-optimizations!