That’s faster than USB-C 3.1 and 3.2, and USB4 support hasn’t arrived in monitors at this point. Thunderbolt may also mean you can avoid a hub or dock. If those features are not a big deal ...
But then it evolved: USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB4, and then ... which is identical in appearance to any other that would fit a USB-C connector. Meanwhile, today’s Thunderbolt cable will probably ...