# Read a benchmark listing

Lesson 3 of [AI benchmark foundations for buyers](https://aibenchmarkindex.com/academy/ai-benchmark-foundations.md), 14 minutes.

A listing on this site records facts about a benchmark and links to the primary source. Use it to find and compare benchmarks. Then check the source. Status and saturation The status field has four values: active, saturated, retired and alpha. A benchmark is saturated when scores are so close to its…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how AI benchmark foundations for buyers works](https://aibenchmarkindex.com/academy/ai-benchmark-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://aibenchmarkindex.com/academy/ai-benchmark-foundations/read-a-benchmark-listing).