Head-to-head · Llama 4
Llama 4 Scout vs Llama 4 Maverick
Llama 4 Scout needs ~64.2 GB at Q4_K_M; Llama 4 Maverick needs ~231.7 GB. That ~167.5 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 1 of the 11 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Llama 4 Maverick needs ~231.7 GB; Llama 4 Scout runs on lighter hardware at ~64.2 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Llama 4 Scout · what runs Llama 4 Maverick.
FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick?
At Q4_K_M, Llama 4 Scout needs about 64.2 GB and Llama 4 Maverick needs about 231.7 GB, a difference of ~167.5 GB.
Should I run Llama 4 Scout or Llama 4 Maverick?
Run Llama 4 Maverick if your hardware has the ~231.7 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Llama 4 Scout (~64.2 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Llama 4 Scout · Llama 4 Maverick · all models × devices.
Sources
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aider.chat · 1 source
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gorilla.cs.berkeley.edu · 1 source
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ollama.com · 2 sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M. Catalog updated 2026-10-05. See methodology.