Is MySQL 5.6 slower than MySQL 5.5?

[Nirjonadda]

Currently installed: 5.5.49-cll but I am thinking Upgrade to MySQL 5.6 or MariaDB 10.0 or MariaDB 10.1. Please any one can let me know that what are recommended for xenforo? About Site performance .... ?

 

[ŽivaAkcija]

PHP 7.0.6 and MariaDB 10.1

 

[Nirjonadda]

Currently installed PHP 5.6.21 but I will install PHP 7.0.6 when cPanel fully supported.