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# [Prefer Function Reference over Lambda in Kotlin? Wrong!](https://vtsen.hashnode.dev/prefer-function-reference-over-lambda-in-kotlin-wrong?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You may think Kotlin function reference runs faster than Kotlin lambda, but wrong! In fact, Kotlin lambda runs 2x faster!

Sep 10, 2022 · 6 min read · vtsen.hashnode.dev  
Updated Oct 13, 2022  
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## Written by

[Vincent Tsen](https://hashnode.com/@vtsen)

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[Mohammed Mahmood Ahmed](https://hashnode.com/@skyKoder)

[May 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/prefer-function-reference-over-lambda-in-kotlin-wrong/631bd3aaf73f4734bc0529ba/comment/6649af1d052aa2d439e384ca)

Hi vincent

I am currently using kotlin 2.0.0RC but the function reference is performing at par with the non-object function.

I ran the same tests that you mentioned in the article

[Vincent Tsen](https://hashnode.com/@vtsen)

[May 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/prefer-function-reference-over-lambda-in-kotlin-wrong/631bd3aaf73f4734bc0529ba/comment/6649af1d052aa2d439e384ca#reply-6649f7644f7d39add6b4d0b9)

Thanks for the information. It is good to know.