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AN Performance Pre Workout
vs Intake Pre-Workout

Ingredient & Score Comparison

Last updated: Feb 2026

AN Performance Pre Workout
Applied Nutrition
AN Performance Pre Workout
15 servings Β· $2.67/srv Β· 302mg caff/srv
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VS
Intake Pre-Workout
Axe & Sledge
Intake Pre-Workout
20 servings Β· $2.50/srv Β· 300mg caff/srv
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PwrRanks Verdict

Best EnergyToss-up
Best PumpToss-up
Best FocusToss-up
Best ValueToss-up
Bottom line: AN Performance Pre Workout and Intake Pre-Workout are evenly matched across energy, pump, focus, and value. Pick based on what matters most to your training.

Score Comparison

Objective scores based on ingredient dosing β€” 0 to 1 scale

⚑ EnergyToss-up
AN Performance
0.39Intake
0.41
πŸ’ͺ PumpToss-up
AN Performance
0.59Intake
0.60
🧠 FocusToss-up
AN Performance
0.50Intake
0.51
πŸ’° ValueToss-up
AN Performance
0.42Intake
0.44

AN Performance Pre Workout and Intake Pre-Workout deliver similar performance per dollar β€” based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.

Ingredient Comparison

AN Performance vs Intake β€” dosing per serving

IngredientObjectiveAN PerformanceIntake
Caffeine YieldEnergy302mg300mg
TheobromineEnergyβ€”100mg
L-CitrullinePump6g8g
Betaine AnhydrousPump2.5g2.5g
TaurinePump2gβ€”
SodiumPumpβ€”200mg
L-TyrosineFocus1.5g2g
CiticolineFocus500mg250mg
L-Ornithine HCl-4gβ€”
Beta-Alanine-3.2g3.2g
ElevATP-β€”150mg
Senactiv-β€”50mg

Who Should Buy Each

Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance

Choose AN Performance If…

  • βœ“You want a high energy formula without exotic stimulants

Choose Intake If…

  • βœ“You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about these two pre-workouts

They're tied β€” 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 β€” Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value β€” 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.