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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i5-8210Y

Processor

CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
Maximum boost clock
3.6 GHz
Thermal design power
7 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.5.0 / macOS / CPU
Intel Core i5-8210Y 18.61 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 18.49 - 19.59 · 2 core / 4 thread · Latest: 2026-02-10

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark2,825*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,720*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark2,863* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

4.92 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

18.61 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
18.48717003506
75th percentile
19.591820120091
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

3.71 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

10.14 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

3.05 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

13.75 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
10.894025368169
75th percentile
15.283547901542
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

2.55 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

7.23 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

4.74 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

16.41 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
15.431421049324
75th percentile
19.066284886191
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

3.61 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

8.13 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

4.67 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

19.30 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
17.8016353469
75th percentile
19.811093798765
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

3.81 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

10.81 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Darwin · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

5.00 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Darwin · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

23.66 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
19.213212674728
75th percentile
26.977514216367
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Darwin · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

5.23 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Darwin · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-8210Y

13.43 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Darwin
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
2
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 617*
CPU threads
4
Base clock
1.6 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
3.6 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,050 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
33.30 GB/s*
Maximum boost clock
3.6 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
L2 cache
0.5 MB
Socket / package
BGA 1515
Process node
14 nm

Cache hierarchy

  • L1 / total
    Level
    L1
    Scope
    total
    Size
    0.125 MB
  • L2 / total
    Level
    L2
    Scope
    total
    Size
    0.5 MB
  • L3 / total
    Level
    L3
    Scope
    total
    Size
    4 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    4 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Compatible sockets

  • BGA 1515

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600*

Supported memory

  • LPDDR3-2133 | DDR3L-1600*

CPU memory support

  • LPDDR3-2133
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    LPDDR3
    Transfer rate
    2,133 MT/s
  • DDR3L-1600
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR3L
    Transfer rate
    1,600 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
7 W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 70 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
BornOnDate
Q1'19*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Bus
4 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ClearVideoTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ClockSpeed
1.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ClockSpeedMax
3.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Amber Lake Y*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
CoreCount
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
CpuId
189912*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
FlexMemoryTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Graphics4KSupportLevel
Yes. at 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x87C0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsFreq
300 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.05 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsMaxMem
16 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
3840x2160@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096x2304@24Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
3840x2160@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
GraphicsOutput
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Lithography
14 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MaxMem
16 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
33.3 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MaxTDP
7 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MemoryProtectionExtensionsVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MemoryTypes
LPDDR3-2133. DDR3L-1600*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
MyWiFiTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
NumPCIExpressPorts
10*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
PackageSize
20mm X 16.5mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
PCIExpressConfigs
1x4. 2x2. 1x2+2x1 and 4x1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
PCIExpressRevision
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® UHD Graphics 617*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ProcessorNumber
i5-8210Y*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ProductGroup
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SmartResponseTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SocketsSupported
FCBGA1515*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SoftwareGuardExtensions
Yes with Intel® ME*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SpeedShiftTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
StatusCodeText
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
TBTVersion
2.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
ThreadCount
4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq
3.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
TXT
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
407*
Specifications 2 · 7 fields
Processor
Intel Core i5-8210Y Processor*
Status
Launched*
Release Date
Q1'19*
Cores
2*
Max Turbo Speed
3.9* GHz
Base Speed
1.6* GHz
Cache Size
4* MB
Specifications 3 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i5-8210Y @ 1.60GHz*
cores
2*
logicals
2*
samples
220*
price
0*
tdp
7*
date
2019-02-01*
socket
FCBGA1515*
category
Laptop*
speed
1,600*
turbo
3,600*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 4 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i5-8210Y @ 1.60GHz*
Specifications 5 · 42 fields
processor name
Intel Core i5-8210Y*
turbo frequency
3,600*
turbo frequency
3,600*
cache size
4,096*
cache size
4,096*
tdp
7*
tdp
7*
price
281*
product line
8th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors*
socket
FCBGA1515*
socket
FCBGA1515*
memory type
LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600*
memory type
LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600*
cores
2*
cores
2*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Mobile*
vertical segment
Mobile*
max memory size
16,777,216*
max memory size
16,777,216*
status
Discontinued*
status
Discontinued*
max temp
100*
max temp
100*
package size
20mm X 16.5mm*
package size
20mm X 16.5mm*
fullname
Intel Core i5-8210Y Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)*
threads
4*
threads
4*
name
Intel Core i5-8210Y*
name
Intel Core i5-8210Y*
rating Processor benchmark result
2,863*
processor number
i5-8210Y*
processor number
i5-8210Y*
launch date
2019-02-01*
launch date
2019-02-01*
lithography
14*
lithography
14*
bus speed
4*
bus speed
4*
base frequency
1,600*
base frequency
1,600*
Specifications 6 · 11 fields
ClockSpeed
1.6* GHz
Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
4 GT/s*
MaxTDP
7* W
BornOnDate
Q1'19*
Model
Intel® Core™ i5-8210Y Processor*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Lithography
14* nm
CoreCount
2*
ThreadCount
4*
ClockSpeedMax
3.6* GHz
Specifications 7 · 67 fields
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Yes*
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME*
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
No*
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*
Total Cores
2*
Total Threads
4*
Processor Base Frequency
1.6* GHz
Cache
4.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
4* GT/s
TDP
7* W
Max Turbo Frequency
3.6* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
3.6* GHz
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Launch Date
Q1'19*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
16* GB
Memory Types
LPDDR3-2133 | DDR3L-1600*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
33.3* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Product Collection
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors*
GPU Name‡
Intel® UHD Graphics 617*
Graphics Base Frequency
300* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.05* GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
16* GB
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
4K Support
Yes | at 60Hz*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096x2304@24Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
3840x2160@60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
3840x2160@60Hz*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x87C0*
Processor Number
i5-8210Y*
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
10*
Lithography
14* nm
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1515*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100*
Package Size
20mm X 16.5mm*
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Specifications 8 · 9 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i5-8210Y @ 1.60GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,019*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
FCBGA1515*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Laptop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
2,825*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
1,720*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
7*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
403.54*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
2*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

* Provisional data