Are rowing machines better for cardiorespiratory health than swimming?

I have heard that swimming is the ultimate cardio exercise, but I have rowed on Concept2 rowing machines and it definitely increased my heart rate, so I am wondering if rowing is somehow better overall?
By increased heart rate, I meant during exercising, not afterwards.

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