As you said Intel can RMA the CPU since it is within the first 30 days... but .. the service center is in India (digicare as per Intel .. records)
So basically visit service center and show them .. . .. on the basics of the posted pics .. Does Intel will replace or will they check and if it works O.k ... then also .. is this still eligibleto make an Rma on the basis of the signs on CPU Can you tell .. Please it will really helpful ...