The embodiment of the invention discloses a real-time benchmarking optimization method for a multi-level power plant, and particularly relates to the field of benchmarking optimization algorithms, andthe method comprises the steps: building an index system template; establishing a benchmark library, and establishing transverse and longitudinal benchmark libraries according to historical data andsimilar objects; obtaining a marker post; finding a deviation according to the benchmark, guiding optimization of the deviation, finding associated factors through mechanism analysis, locking main deviation factors through main factor analysis, displaying adjustable parameters through reinforced analysis, and providing degradation reminding; analyzing a benchmarking result, and perfecting a benchmarking optimization knowledge base, so that benchmarking is more accurate and effective; carrying out feedback and optimization, checking whether optimization guidance is effective or not, further optimizing the benchmark, and enriching knowledge and factor analysis of the optimization guidance. According to the embodiment of the invention, the method can solve the problem that there is no lateralcomparison and optimization guidance because a conventional power plant benchmarking method employs static benchmarking, and can achieve the real-time benchmarking, benchmarking and optimization combination, mathematics and mechanism combination, and lateral and longitudinal benchmarking combination.