After years of research and development, VIA is ready to launch multi-core CPUs that may threaten Intel's and AMD's position on the entry-level and mid-range desktop / laptop CPU markets. The upcoming Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-6000 octa-core CPUs are scheduled for a 2019 release, and their performance should be comparable to Intel's gen 7 models.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/VIA-is-working-on-the-Zhaoxin-KX-6000-octa-core-CPUs-aims-at-becoming-serious-AMD-Intel-competitor.334442.0.html