Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct vs Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct | Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 401.6B | 108.6B |
| Context | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — |
| License | Other | Other |
| Downloads | 33.2K | 451.1K |
| Released | — | — |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct vs Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct
| Quantization | Bits | Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct VRAM | Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | — | 50.8 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | — | 58.3 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | — | 52.3 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | — | 59.8 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | — | 71.7 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | — | 85.2 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | — | 98.6 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | — | 119.5 GB |
Verdict
Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct and Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct?
Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct is a 401.6B model from Meta (Llama family), while Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct is a 108.6B model from Meta (Llama family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.