I don't like the cheap pricing (if true) - to me it indicates AMD feels their CPUs lag behind and must be priced lower, just like the x6.
I would at least expect an 8-core chip to be close to 980X in MT tasks. If we compare single threaded desktop BS on 6 and 8 core chips, it's a total waste of time and lack of subject understanding (or maybe just marketing).

I want faster CPUs darn it! I am still on a 3 year old (at least I think) C2Q for my work because it still gives me similar performance per GHz like Nehalem (and much higher than x6). grrrr /end personal rant.