Testing Every GTA 5 Light Version on GameHub / WinLator Emulator: 43GB vs 24GB vs 7GB vs 2GB

So, today we’re going to test all the extremely lite highly compressed versions of GTA 5 inside the GameHub emulator and see what kind of differences we actually get between them. This will help you decide which version is the best for you. This will reveals major differences in map size, graphics, and the performance i get across each build. This side-by-side comparison will help you decide which version is best for your device and storage capacity.

📊 Quick Comparison: 43GB vs 24GB vs 8GB vs 2GB

1. The Older Full Version (~43 GB)

All right, guys. So, normally the GTA 5 version most people use is the older full version, which is around 43 GB in size. Yes, it’s technically outdated, but it still offers everything you would expect from the complete GTA 5 experience. You get the full map, all the missions are playable, and all in-game assets are included. So, overall, this is a complete version, and that’s why the size is so large.

• Status: Complete & Original

• Key Features: Full map, all playable missions, and all original in-game assets included.

• Overview: Normally, the GTA 5 version most players use is the older full version, sitting at around 43 GB. While technically outdated compared to modern PC updates, it offers everything expected from the full experience. Because no assets are cut, the file size remains massive. You can Download and Check it out here:

2. The Light Version (~24 GB)

Now, let’s talk about the light version. The GTA 5 light version starts from around 44 GB. I tested this version on the GameHub emulator, and the game actually started normally with the first mission.

• You do get the initial missions here, and from my experience, the first couple of missions worked perfectly fine.

• However, I’m not completely sure whether all missions are available or not since I only tested the beginning part.

• The good thing is that the full map is still present, and it hasn’t been cut down.

• Some unnecessary assets like certain radio sounds or a few vehicles might be removed to reduce the size, but visually, it still looks like a normal GTA 5 experience.

• Status: Light Compression

• Key Features: Full map retained, working opening missions, visually similar to original GTA 5.

• Overview: Tested inside the GameHub Emulator, this 24 GB build starts normally with the first mission. While the entire storyline wasn’t fully verified, the first couple of missions worked perfectly fine. Unnecessary assets like select radio sounds or extra vehicle variants are removed to save space, but the complete map remains intact without graphical downgrades. You can Download and Check it out here:

3. The Extremely Light Version (~7 GB)

Now comes the extremely light version. So, here we’re trying the 7 GB version of GTA 5. There is also a 15 GB version available, but I tested the 7 GB one.

• In this version, you won’t get any missions at all. The game starts directly at Franklin’s house.

• You’ll notice missing elements like vehicle bonnets, reduced tree and grass textures, and several other assets are removed. It’s quite obvious just by looking at it that this version is heavily downgraded, almost giving vibes similar to GTA San Andreas graphics. That’s how they managed to reduce the size so much.

• Also, the map is not fully complete here. In many areas, you’ll encounter dead end roads, and you can even fall off the map. If that happens, you might get stuck in a loop, but thankfully, the game responds you back on land, so it doesn’t crash.

• Overall, this version is more for fun rather than serious gameplay.

• Status: Heavy Compression

• Key Features: No missions, heavy asset removal, reduced tree/grass textures.

• Overview: This 7 GB build skips all story missions and spawns directly at Franklin’s house. You will notice missing vehicle bonnets, stripped environmental details, and downgraded textures that give off GTA San Andreas-style graphics.

• Map Limitations: The map is incomplete. Driving into certain areas leads to dead-end roads or falling off the map edge. If you fall off, the game safely respawns you on solid land without crashing. This version is built strictly for casual exploration on devices with low storage. You can Download and Check it out here:

4. The Ultra Light Version (~2 GB)

Finally, let’s talk about the ultra light version of GTA 5, which is just 2 GB in size.

• When I tried this version on GameHub, it took around 7 to 8 minutes just to boot, and once game started, you could clearly see major issues like Michael’s house door missing. Even the garage door was gone.

• Unfortunately, the game crashed shortly after. I also tested it on Winlator, but it had the same crashing issues there as well.

• So, for me, this version is completely unplayable. You only get a very small portion of Los Santos, and even switching characters can cause crashes because most of the map isn’t accessible.

• Status: Extreme Compression / Broken

• Key Features: Missing textures/doors, frequent crashes, minimal map area.

You can Download and Check it out here:

Final Verdict

• For serious gameplay & story missions: Go with the Original 43 GB Full Version (or the 24 GB Light Build if you need to save disk space).

• For casual roaming on limited storage: The 7 GB Extremely Light Version is fine for quick fun. You can also try out the 2 GB Ultra Light Version just for fun.