Even so, you cant deny that the Gene is the better OCer than V-Pro.
Nice setup btw, although I hate bumblebee (he behaves more like a puppy than a sentient being).
However, accounting for the fact that each chip has its own heat/frequency/clock signature, you could conclude they are even-Stevens
if you are talking about OC the I will say they are almost same and remember v-pro mobo was tested with 2~ months older bios
With Asus Z68 Maximus IV Gene-Z :
guru3d : 4.9 Ghz ( 2600k )
hardwareheaven.com : 5050 Mhz ( 2600k )
tweaktown.com : 5356.5 Mhz
Asus Z68-V Pro :
guru3d : 4.8 Ghz ( 2600k )
hardwareheaven.com : 5050 Mhz ( 2600k )
tweaktown.com : 5363.9 Mhz
Verdict : Asus Z68 Maximus IV Gene-Z $179.99 and ASUS P8Z68-V PRO $209.99 ( newegg ) - given the price, compact size, nice layout and OC ability Maximus IV Gene-Z $179.99 is a clear winner