diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_calib3d.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_calib3d.cpp
index e56bbd6834..5199e86ba8 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_calib3d.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_calib3d.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
-#include "perf_util.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_core.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_core.cpp
index 806773b1a2..1e5933f234 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_core.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_core.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
-#include "perf_util.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_denoising.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_denoising.cpp
index e3a9c5a3fd..79ad8e11fd 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_denoising.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_denoising.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_features2d.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_features2d.cpp
index 5a21acdff6..d1d0ab5f1e 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_features2d.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_features2d.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_filters.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_filters.cpp
index 81984f2a31..f8889db855 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_filters.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_filters.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
-#include "perf_util.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_imgproc.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_imgproc.cpp
index 8ff0a5eadb..4117cc6367 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_imgproc.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_imgproc.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
-#include "perf_util.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_labeling.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_labeling.cpp
index 0484da9d59..e62faaafc3 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_labeling.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_labeling.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_main.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_main.cpp
index 53a19ca412..3897717b5e 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_main.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_main.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace perf;
 
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_matop.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_matop.cpp
index 352a620704..7a9b9b93cb 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_matop.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_matop.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
-#include "perf_util.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_objdetect.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_objdetect.cpp
index 1516d6b99b..5f6b67795c 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_objdetect.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_objdetect.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_precomp.hpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_precomp.hpp
index c9cf886bc4..64ddb8bfae 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_precomp.hpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_precomp.hpp
@@ -61,7 +61,6 @@
 #endif
 
 #include "opencv2/ts/ts.hpp"
-#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 #include "opencv2/core/core.hpp"
 #include "opencv2/highgui/highgui.hpp"
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_util.hpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_util.hpp
deleted file mode 100644
index 855da4d265..0000000000
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_util.hpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,53 +0,0 @@
-/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
-//
-//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
-//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
-//  copy or use the software.
-//
-//
-//                           License Agreement
-//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
-//
-// Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
-// Copyright (C) 2009, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
-// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
-//
-// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
-// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
-//
-//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
-//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-//
-//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
-//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
-//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-//
-//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
-//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
-//
-// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
-// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
-// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
-// In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct,
-// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
-// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
-// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
-// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
-// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
-// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
-//
-//M*/
-
-#ifndef __OPENCV_PERF_UTIL_HPP__
-#define __OPENCV_PERF_UTIL_HPP__
-
-namespace perf {
-DEF_PARAM_TEST_1(Sz, cv::Size);
-typedef ::perf::Size_MatType Sz_Type;
-DEF_PARAM_TEST(Sz_Depth, cv::Size, ::perf::MatDepth);
-DEF_PARAM_TEST(Sz_Depth_Cn, cv::Size, ::perf::MatDepth, MatCn);
-}
-
-#endif // __OPENCV_PERF_UTIL_HPP__
diff --git a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_video.cpp b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_video.cpp
index cb0311e580..663b825dcc 100644
--- a/modules/gpu/perf/perf_video.cpp
+++ b/modules/gpu/perf/perf_video.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "perf_precomp.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp"
 
 using namespace std;
 using namespace testing;
diff --git a/modules/ts/include/opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp b/modules/ts/include/opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp
index 0054963edb..87f1737c2f 100644
--- a/modules/ts/include/opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp
+++ b/modules/ts/include/opencv2/ts/gpu_perf.hpp
@@ -73,6 +73,11 @@ namespace perf
     #define DEF_PARAM_TEST(name, ...) typedef ::perf::TestBaseWithParam< std::tr1::tuple< __VA_ARGS__ > > name
     #define DEF_PARAM_TEST_1(name, param_type) typedef ::perf::TestBaseWithParam< param_type > name
 
+    DEF_PARAM_TEST_1(Sz, cv::Size);
+    typedef ::perf::Size_MatType Sz_Type;
+    DEF_PARAM_TEST(Sz_Depth, cv::Size, ::perf::MatDepth);
+    DEF_PARAM_TEST(Sz_Depth_Cn, cv::Size, ::perf::MatDepth, MatCn);
+
     #define GPU_TYPICAL_MAT_SIZES testing::Values(perf::sz720p, perf::szSXGA, perf::sz1080p)
 
     #define FAIL_NO_CPU() FAIL() << "No such CPU implementation analogy"