I'd be interested in seeing Core2 64-bit performance vs the Phenom. 

I've no real intention of ever running a 32-bit OS again, so most 32-bit benchmarks aren't really indicative of what I'm going to see with those particular processors. Remember the Pentium Pro?

XbitLabs found that Phenom OCs are possible if one raises the Memory-Controller/Hyper-Transport voltage from default.

Like you, they got miserable results by raising Vcore alone.

After raising the MC/HT voltage, they saw some decent OCs. Nothing like Intel but somewhat respectable.

Please give this a try,

Nick

Something is amiss.

Ram
HT Link

Something has slowed a tad.

Pull up that AMD overclocking utility and take a screeny.