Frame Rate Limit Incorrectly Limiting Frames

Date & Time: 3+ years (ongoing issue)
Frequency: Always
World name: Coeurl
Character name: Walmart Dial-up/Ophelie Paintrain
Retainer name: None
NPC name: None
Monster name: None
Class/Level: Any/All
Party or solo: Both
In-game time: Irrelevant
Area and coordinates: Several areas, some examples are -
The Churning Mists: X 27.7 Y 25.3 Z 0.5
Mist: X 12.8 Y 13.7
Housing: None
Steps:
1. Go into System Configuration
2. Set Frame Rate Limit to 60 FPS and Apply
3. FPS in corner of window drops to 40-45
4. Set Frame Rate Limit to None and Apply
5. FPS in corner of window increases above 60
6. Set Frame Rate Limit to 60 fps and Apply
7. FPS in corner of window again drops down to 40-45

I have screen shots showing the issue if needed.

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider: DSL/AT&T
- Modem maker/model number: NETGEAR R7800

■ PC Specs

To obtain the system information, open the FFXIV launcher and select Config → System Information → Display.

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-=-=-=-=-=-=- FFXIV Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
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SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
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AsPowerBar
FFXIVLauncher
In-Game Bugs - Post New Thread - Mozilla Firefox
Discord
FINAL FANTASY XIV
GamesDoneQuick - Twitch - Mozilla Firefox
RzStats : Razer Synapse Statistics Manager


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NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver
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FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
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NETGEAR USB Control Center
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