Emphasizing Comparisons
When you want to say that something is much better, faster, or stronger, you can intensify the comparative form using гораздо or намного.
Both words mean "much" or "a lot" in this context, and they are completely interchangeable. Simply place гораздо or намного directly before the comparative adjective or adverb.
| The new processor is much more powerful. | Новый процессор гораздо мощнее. |
| Thanks to the new processor, the computer works much faster. | Благодаря новому процессору компьютер работает намного быстрее. |
Comparing Specs and Features
When shopping for electronics or reviewing products, these intensifiers are perfect for emphasizing upgrades, like a more efficient battery (батарея).
| This battery is much more efficient. | Эта батарея гораздо эффективнее. |
| We bought a smartphone that has a much better battery. | Мы купили смартфон, у которого батарея намного лучше. |
Style and Durability
You can use these intensifiers with any comparative form to emphasize aesthetic and physical improvements, such as a device being more stylish (стильнее) or more durable (прочнее).
| The black keyboard looks much more stylish. | Чёрная клавиатура выглядит гораздо стильнее. |
| This glass is much more durable, but the warranty is shorter. | Это стекло гораздо прочнее, но гарантия короче. |
You only need to use the intensifier once, even if you are connecting multiple comparative words in the same sentence.
| Now the screen is much more durable and better. | Теперь экран гораздо прочнее и лучше. |
