A performance evaluation device includes: a control timing model unit for outputting a timing for inputting a control signal input/output between plural function blocks contained in a simulation model corresponding to a hardware; a control signal transfer period calculation unit for calculating a transfer period of the control signal between the plural function blocks in accordance with the timing for inputting the control signal; a data timing model unit for outputting a timing for inputting a data signal corresponding to the control signal, which is input/output between the plural function blocks; and a data signal transfer period calculation unit for calculating a transfer period of the data signal between the plural function blocks in accordance with the timing for inputting the data signal.