Crack Cartel Pre Workout
vs Time Machine Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Crack Cartel Pre Workout's formula has 10g L-Citrulline and 1.5g Agmatine, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Crack Cartel Pre Workout's formula has 4g L-Tyrosine, which contributes to a higher focus score.
Time Machine Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Crack Cartel Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Crack Cartel vs Time Machine — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Crack Cartel | Time Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eria Jarensis | Energy | 500mg | — |
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 425mg | 400mg |
| DMHA (Plant-Claimed) | Energy | 300mg | — |
| Theobromine | Energy | 300mg | 100mg |
| DMAA | Energy | — | 125mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 2mg | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 10g | 3g |
| Agmatine | Pump | 1.5g | — |
| Arginine Silicate | Pump | — | 750mg |
| Sodium | Pump | 100mg | — |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 40mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 4g | 750mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | — | 300mg |
| Panax Ginseng Extract | Focus | — | 40mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 500mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 4g | 6g |
| L-Norvaline | - | 300mg | — |
| Kanna Extract | - | 50mg | — |
| Korean Red Ginseng | - | — | 40mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Crack Cartel If…
- ✓You want euphoric, mood-elevating formula
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Choose Time Machine If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Crack Cartel Pre Workout has 425mg total caffeine per serving compared to 400mg in Time Machine Pre Workout.
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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.