What’s mysql’s “BETWEEN” performance over..?
As I recall, there’s no difference. But see for yourself if: explain plan for SELECT * FROM `table` WHERE `unix_date` BETWEEN 1291736700 AND 1291737300 and: explain plan for SELECT * FROM `table` WHERE `unix_date` >= 1291736700 AND `unix_date` <= 1291737300 produce the same plans.