Why is switch-case compared to if/else?

Question

PHP

I understand the question is stupid. But, as far as I understand, this operator only checks for strict equality. After all, you can’t write conditions there more, less, etc. Why is switch-case compared to if/else then?

Answer 1

switch (true) {
  case ($x > 5):
    ...
    break;
  case ($x < 1):
    ...
    break;
  default:
    ...
}