Keep in mind that we have no idea what cpu speed Shamino ran the cards with.
And unfortunately he is away for 3 weeks, so I cant ask :/

From 2.4ghz to like 4ghz will boost the score quite a bit, when I look at my 7300GTs in SLi that get similar results.

But 8.5k with a stock x6800 with the 8600Gts doesnt seem to be real in comparison to Shaminos and Coolalers benches.

Edit: Ok ignore what I wrote above. Since when does anyone run 3D Marks at non default resolution? Thats no good to compare it with default settings scores :/