- What is the architectural difference between Llama 4 Maverick and previous Llama models?
- Maverick transitions from a dense transformer to a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) framework. It has 400 billion total parameters but activates only approximately 64 billion during a single inference pass.
- How does the Reasoning Router function in Llama 4 Maverick?
- The Reasoning Router is a gating mechanism that identifies queries requiring multi-step logic. It directs these specific queries to expert layers optimized for symbolic logic and mathematical proofs.
- What are the licensing restrictions for using Llama 4 Maverick?
- The weights are released under the Llama Community License, allowing free download for research and commercial use. However, restrictions apply to organizations with over 700 million monthly active users.
- What is the context window size for Llama 4 Maverick?
- The model supports a massive 128k context window, which allows it to process entire codebases or books in a single pass.
- What are the API pricing rates for Llama 4 Maverick?
- Standard rates on major cloud providers are $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens. Custom pricing is available for Meta Managed Services or dedicated cloud instances.