Replacing HDD with SDD - image vs clean install

I am replacing an HDD with an SDD in my laptop.
I have it partitioned the same way as the HDD except that D: is smaller.
system reserved, C:=system, D:=data-profiles-programs, E: =HP_TOOLS (fat32)

My plan was to image the system reserved, C: and E: partitions.

The HDD is running in ACHI mode.

What I want to know -
When installing W7, does it do something different on a SSD than a HDD such that imaging the HDD to the SDD will make a performance difference???

Can u explain that difference???

I'm using Macrium Reflect to image.

thx

I would clean install to the ssd.

OK, thx. I am a fan of clean installs BUT - the system is working fine and Macrium has worked well for me to fix broken OS. I just want to make sure I am not missing something by doing an image.

Another option you could consider, is to use the "Migrate OS to SSD" function in Aomei Partition Master, which you can install for free. I have used it a number of times to clone Windows 7 to either HDDs or SSDs and it has always worked like a charm.

Let us know how it goes as imaging usually works well but if not there are SSD adjustments that can be made.