The invention relates to a high-performance copper alloy prepared by a casting method, and belongs to the field of copper alloys. The copper alloy comprises Cu, Cr, Zr and M, wherein the mass percentof the Cr is 0.1-5.0%, and the mass percent of the Zr is 0.1-5.0%; the M is composed of RE and at least two of Mg, Ag, B, Ga, Si, Li, Ti, Fe and Mn; the RE is selected from at least three of Ce, La, Yb, Pr, Nd and Sm; and the mass ratio of the M in the high-performance copper alloy is 0.05-0.5%. The high-performance copper alloy is subjected to casting to obtain an as-cast alloy ingot, and the as-cast alloy ingot is subjected to heat treatment and deformation treatment to obtain a finished product with excellent mechanical properties and electrical conductivity.