So, from what I read since you have to be cautious, then somehow you are taking chances. In referral to Intel, if AMD is in a race to be faster than Intel, then they shouldn't have to OC since they are faster anyway (as AMD users say)!?
Talking about heat, AMD CPU apparently get hotter than Intel's CPU. If some mention that OC an Intel will set on fire, have you tried it? or can an AMD CPU get fried. There are many newbies out there who probably think OC is easy and may go and fry there CPU!