C4 Original Pre Workout
vs Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout's formula has 5g L-Citrulline and 1.3g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
C4 Original Pre Workout's formula has 5mg Huperzine, which contributes to a higher focus score.
C4 Original Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
C4 Original vs Gorilla Mode Base — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | C4 Original | Gorilla Mode Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 200mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 1.2g | 5g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 1.3g |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | — | 1.5g |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | — | 300mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | 5mg | 50mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 2g | — |
| Malic Acid | - | — | 1.5g |
| L-Arginine HCI | - | 1.2g | — |
| Creatine Nitrate | - | 1g | — |
| PeptiPump | - | 100mg | — |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose C4 Original If…
- No strong differentiators for this product in this comparison.
Choose Gorilla Mode Base If…
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You're newer to pre-workouts and want a well-rounded starting point
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 200mg 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.