Performance Impact of Long Running Timer in Workflows?

RobertBarnes
Mega Contributor

Recently we have noticed performance issue in our production instance.   While reviewing recent changes we noticed that some of our workflows include long running timers and loops.

       

For example:

Activity:     If a condition exists then send an email notification

Timer: Wait 3 Days

Loop back to Activity

 

Given that there are nearly 1000 active workflow contexts with this type of   flow, could this be having a significant effect on overall performance?