How fast is SQL Server CE performance versus the native CE database (.cdb) store on the device?
A10: SQL Server CE is much faster than the .cdb store in many ways. For example, SQL Server CE is faster at creating and navigating indexes, performing joins, and other data manipulation statements. Some customers report up to a 90 percent performance improvement over .cdb on the same hardware. Results vary based on the scenario, but you may notice the difference immediately.