Yeah, if you just want a recreational high, amphetamines are certainly better than Methylphenidate. The huge difference between the two is there isn't much euphoria to Methylphenidate. If you take it by itself, you'll just be on edge and feel wide awake.
If you don't have Gabapentin, kratom or even hydrocodone to go with Methylphenidate, it sucks.
Phenibut is decent with Methylphenidate as well. The key is taking the phenibut first, a small dose, once that kicks in add the Methylphenidate.
I don't recommend messing with any of these for recreational purposes. If you get super addicted, it will be hell trying to quit, especially amphetamines.