AN Performance Pre Workout
vs C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout's formula has 300mg Caffeine Yield and 10mg Theacrine, which contribute to a higher energy score.
AN Performance Pre Workout's formula has 6g L-Citrulline and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout's formula has 1g L-Tyrosine and 5mg Huperzine, which contribute to a higher focus score.
C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout delivers more performance per dollar than AN Performance Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
AN Performance vs C4 Ultimate — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | AN Performance | C4 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 302mg | 300mg |
| Theacrine | Energy | — | 10mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | — | 1mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 6g | 3g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | 1.3g |
| Taurine | Pump | 2g | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | 1g |
| Citicoline | Focus | 500mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 5mg |
| L-Ornithine HCl | - | 4g | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 3.2g |
| L-Arginine | - | — | 3g |
| Creatine Nitrate | - | — | 1.5g |
| PetiPump Bioactive Lentil Peptides | - | — | 200mg |
| Dynamine | - | — | 50mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose AN Performance If…
- ✓You want a high energy formula without exotic stimulants
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Choose C4 Ultimate If…
- ✓You respond well to alpha-yohimbine
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 301mg total caffeine per serving.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.