Which is better value, Thavage or Platinum Pre-Workout?

Raw Nutrition (CBUM) Thavage offers the best value at £0.87 per effective serving (score 79/100).

Head-to-Head · 2026

Raw Nutrition (CBUM) Thavage vs Optimum Nutrition Platinum Pre-Workout

We score both pre-workout products against the same evidence-based clinical reference, so you can see exactly how their active doses, true cost per serving and Effectiveness Match scores stack up — never brand reputation or marketing.

Verdict

Raw Nutrition (CBUM) Thavage wins on Effectiveness Match with 79/100.

Best value per serving: Raw Nutrition (CBUM) Thavage at £0.87/serving (score 79).

Raw Nutrition (CBUM)

Thavage

Pre-Workout

★ Winner

Optimum Nutrition

Platinum Pre-Workout

Pre-Workout

Serving

13g

21g

Retail

£34.95

£29.99

True Cost / serving

£0.87

£1.50

Caffeine

305mg

200mg

L-Theanine

150mg

100mg

L-Citrulline

3000mg

6000mg

Beta-Alanine

1600mg

3200mg

Betaine

1250mg

—

L-Tyrosine

1000mg

Taurine

1000mg

—

CDP-Choline

125mg

—

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How we score

Each product earns an Effectiveness Match score (0–100) measuring how closely its active ingredient doses match the evidence-based clinical reference for its category. Proprietary blends and amino-spiked formulas are penalised because they hide the real dose. We are independent — scores are never influenced by brands or affiliate deals.

Informational only — not medical advice. Buy links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects scoring.