Here's why Xeon D could make dual-socket servers scarce
 

Intel's introduction of the Broadwell-based Xeon D processor was rather low-key, but I think this chip (along with its successors) is poised to push traditional 2P Xeons to the sidelines in most data center installations over the next five years. Here's why.

http://techreport.com/news/28052/her...servers-scarce