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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i5-3470S

Processor

CPU cores
4
CPU threads
4
Maximum boost clock
3.6 GHz
Thermal design power
65 W

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

Bitcoin MiningOS X / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

5.34* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

5.29* mHash/s

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

5.26* mHash/s

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Bitcoin MiningWindows / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

4.80* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Face DetectionOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

3.23* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

3.14* mPixels/s

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

3.02* mPixels/s

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Face DetectionWindows / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

10.09* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Ocean Surface SimulationOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

77.25* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

76.67* fps

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

75.27* fps

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Ocean Surface SimulationWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

7.99* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Particle Simulation - 64kOS X / OpenCL / compute · mInteraction/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

31.55* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

31.18* mInteraction/s

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

31.05* mInteraction/s

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Particle Simulation - 64kWindows / OpenCL / compute · mInteraction/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

31.69* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

T-RexOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

0.40* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

0.40* fps

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

0.39* fps

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

T-RexWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

0.39* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

TV-L1 Optical FlowOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

1.18* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

1.18* mPixels/s

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

1.15* mPixels/s

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

TV-L1 Optical FlowWindows / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

0.39* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Video CompositionOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

1.81* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Host configuration not reported.

1.79* fps

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

1.79* fps

Apple iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Video CompositionWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3470S

2.25* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark4,353*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,900*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark4,309* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Reported score · version unreported · mark6,366*Platform unreported Compare results

Processing & platform

CPU cores
4
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 2500*
CPU threads
4
Base clock
2.9 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
3.6 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
650 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,100 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
25.60 GB/s*
Reported CPU clock
2.9 GHz*
Maximum boost clock
3.6 GHz
Architecture
Ivy Bridge*
Socket / package
FCLGA1155
Process node
22 nm
Reported chip die area
133 mm²*
Chip/package TDP
65 W*

Cache hierarchy

  • Smart Cache / shared
    Level
    Smart Cache
    Scope
    shared
    Size
    6 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    6 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
DDR3 1333/1600*

Supported memory

  • DDR3 1333/1600*

CPU memory support

  • DDR3-1333
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR3
    Transfer rate
    1,333 MT/s
  • DDR3-1600
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR3
    Transfer rate
    1,600 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
65 W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Processor Base Frequency
2.9* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
3.6* GHz
Cache
6 MB SmartCache*
Bus Speed
5 GT/s DMI*
TDP
65* W
Embedded Options Available
No*
Conflict Free
Yes*
Max Memory Size
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR3 1333/1600*
Max nb of Memory Channels
2*
Vertical Segment
Desktop*
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No*
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Processor Number
i5-3470S*
PCI Express Revision
3*
PCI Express Configurations
up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4*
T
69.1*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
No*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx
Yes*
Intel 64
Yes*
Status
End of Life*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
SSE4.1/4.2, AVX*
Idle States
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit
Yes*
Launch Date
Q2'12*
Lithography
22* nm
nb of Cores
4*
nb of Threads
4*
Specifications 2 · 60 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
AntiTheftTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
BornOnDate
Q2'12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
Bus
5 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ClockSpeed
2.90 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ClockSpeedMax
3.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Ivy Bridge*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
CoreCount
4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
CpuId
68315*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i5-3470S Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ESUDate
Tuesday. December 31. 2019*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
FDI
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x152*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
GraphicsFreq
650 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.10 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
HyperThreading
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
InTru3D
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
Lithography
22 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MaxMem
32 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
25.6 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MaxTDP
65 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
MemoryTypes
DDR3 1333/1600*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
PackageSize
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
PCIExpressConfigs
up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8 & 2x4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
PCIExpressRevision
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® HD Graphics 2500*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ProcessorNumber
i5-3470S*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ProductGroup
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ServicingStatus
End of Servicing Lifetime*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
SocketsSupported
FCLGA1155*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
StatusCodeText
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
TBTVersion
2.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
TCase
69.1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ThermalSolutionSpecification
2011C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
ThreadCount
4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq
3.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
TXT
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
VProTechnologyOptions
Intel vPro® Platform*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
785*
Specifications 3 · 7 fields
Processor
Intel Core i5-3470S Processor*
Status
Discontinued*
Release Date
Q2'12*
Cores
4*
Max Turbo Speed
3.6* GHz
Base Speed
2.9* GHz
Cache Size
6* MB
Specifications 4 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i5-3470S @ 2.90GHz*
cores
4*
logicals
1*
samples
807*
price
72.03*
tdp
65*
date
2012-07-01*
socket
LGA1155*
category
Desktop*
speed
2,900*
turbo
3,600*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 5 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i5-3470S @ 2.90GHz*
Specifications 6 · 9 fields
Foundry
Intel*
Vendor
Intel*
Product
Intel Core i5-3470S*
Type
CPU*
Release Date
2012-06-01*
Process Size (nm)
22* nm
TDP (W)
65* W
Die Size (mm^2)
133* mm²
Freq (MHz)
2,900* MHz
Specifications 7 · 20 fields
turbo frequency
3,600*
cache size
6,144*
tdp
65*
socket
FCLGA1155*
memory type
DDR3 1333/1600*
cores
4*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Desktop*
max memory size
33,554,432*
status
Discontinued*
max temp
69.1*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
threads
4*
name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
rating Processor benchmark result
4,309*
processor number
i5-3470S*
launch date
2012-05-01*
lithography
22*
bus speed
5*
base frequency
2,900*
Specifications 8 · 11 fields
ClockSpeed
2.9* GHz
Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
5 GT/s*
MaxTDP
65* W
BornOnDate
Q2'12*
Model
Intel® Core™ i5-3470S Processor*
MarketSegment
Desktop*
Lithography
22* nm
CoreCount
4*
ThreadCount
4*
ClockSpeedMax
3.6* GHz
Specifications 9 · 57 fields
Intel® TSX-NI
No*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡
Intel vPro® Platform*
Anti-Theft Technology
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Total Cores
4*
Total Threads
4*
Processor Base Frequency
2.9* GHz
Cache
6.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
5* GT/s
TDP
65* W
Max Turbo Frequency
3.6* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
3.6* GHz
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Launch Date
Q2'12*
Servicing Status
End of Servicing Lifetime*
Embedded Options Available
No*
End of Servicing Updates Date
Tuesday | December 31 | 2019*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR3 1333/1600*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes*
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Processor Graphics ‡
Intel® HD Graphics 2500*
Device ID
0x152*
Vertical Segment
Desktop*
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 & 2x4*
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1155*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
Processor Number
i5-3470S*
TCASE
69.1*
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm*
Thermal Solution Specification
2011C*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
No*
Lithography
22* nm
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Specifications 10 · 11 fields
name
Intel Core i5-3470S @ 2.90GHz*
socket
LGA1155*
category
Desktop*
price
$142.00*
mark
6,366*
value
44.83*
single thread
1,860*
single thread value
13.1*
tdp
65*
powerperf
97*
testdate
Jul 2012*
Specifications 11 · 6 fields
microarchitecture
Ivy Bridge*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Reported core clock
2.9* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.*
core count
4*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2500*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
tdp
65* W
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
Intel Core i5-3470S*
catalogue_reference
Intel Core i5-3470S*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Specifications 12 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i5-3470S @ 2.90GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,012*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
LGA1155*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Desktop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
69*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
4,353*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
63.09*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
1,900*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
27.53*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
65*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
66.97*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
4*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

* Provisional data