Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
This page compares Grok 4 (xAI) and Llama 4 Maverick (Meta) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, Grok 4 is ahead by 20 points (1,488 vs 1,468; seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, Grok 4 resolves 58.6% versus 57.1% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). Llama 4 Maverick streams faster (130 tok/s) while Llama 4 Maverick is the cheaper output token ($0.8/1M). Llama 4 Maverick has the larger context window (1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.
Meta
Llama 4 MaverickMeta natively multimodal open-weight flagship.
Instant pairwise benchmark recalculation across 400+ LLMs
Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.
20 pts advantage
32 tok/s faster
$14.20/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.
Llama 4 Maverick is estimated to save $311.00/month ($3,732/year).
Higher SWE-bench (58.6%).
Lower output list price ($0.8/1M).
Lower TTFT (170 ms).
Larger window (1M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Grok 4).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | Grok 4 | Higher SWE-bench (58.6%). |
| High-volume chat | Llama 4 Maverick | Lower output list price ($0.8/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | Llama 4 Maverick | Lower TTFT (170 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | Llama 4 Maverick | Larger window (1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | Grok 4 | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Grok 4). |
Hub remaps to top Meta vs top Anthropic Elo. Usually Maverick vs Opus 5.
Apr 2026. The Llama vs Claude hub uses the top Meta Elo row — usually Maverick.
2025-07 row. 4.6 is the buy. We keep 4 so upgrade pairs and old inbound links resolve.
Dec 2024 instruct 70B. Still a self-host baseline. Llama 4 is the 2026 buy.
No comments posted on this matchup yet. Be the first to share an evaluation note!
The real PNG is generated at /compare/grok-4-vs-llama-4-maverick/opengraph-image for crawlers.
Verified head-to-head card
compare · Apr 9, 2026
Llama vs Claude: open-weight Meta versus the Anthropic crown
launch · Apr 8, 2026
Llama 4 Maverick: Meta’s natively multimodal open-weight flagship
launch · Jul 10, 2025
Grok 4 remains the previous xAI flagship on this catalog
launch · Dec 6, 2024
Llama 3.3 70B stays as the previous Meta 70B workhorse